Tamarack Camps Blog

From Campers… To Interns

My name is Harper Sollish, and I’m one of two new Tamarack Advancement interns this summer. Arielle Wittenberg and I are so excited to help make camp special for campers and visitors alike through our work with the team. We are both lifelong campers and love everything Tamarack, all year round.  You can find me … Read more

Better Together

There is nothing better than being part of a community that deeply understands the essential role Jewish camping plays in the lives of our kids and young adults. And, in my role, I am constantly reminded how committed our stakeholders are to removing barriers to these transformational experiences. We are living through challenging times for … Read more

Here Come the Kids!

Every year, the Song of the Summer provides a rhythm of purpose – and I’m thrilled that, once again, Carly Weinstock, camp director (along with her team), selected a tune with deep intentionality and beautiful lyrics! Indeed, its theme resonates in our daily work. Undoubtedly, throughout Jewish communities around the world, these remain challenging times… … Read more

Family Fun Day 2025

We’re kicking off the summer season with a celebration for campers young and old at Family Fun Day! Camper activities and program areas will be open and fully staffed, so bring your family and come prepared for fun! Try rock climbing, meet animals at teva (nature), make a splash on the waterfront (be sure to … Read more

Meet the Summer 2025 Supervisors

Can you believe summer’s almost here? We know campers are already wondering who’s who in their village. Final bunk assignments for counselors are made right before each session, but we are so excited about this year’s slate of spectacular supervisors: Avodah – Shira HausmanAtid – Emily Magrin, Talia Margolis Shiffman – Jamelia “Jam” StewartApplebaum – Callum WaringFishman – Jemima BriggsDeRoy – Arthur Woll, Kyle LanCharach Sheruth – Alli … Read more

LATE Fees COMING MAY 1 And Medication Instructions

It is that time of year… summer is around the corner and we are busy signing off on medical charts and submitting bunk requests. Medical Forms were OVERDUE as of April 1. You can avoid late fee assessments that will begin on May 1 by completing your medical forms and all document uploads.  Please note … Read more

Tidbits #14 — Priority Applications, Camper Readiness

Hello Tamarack Families, Have you wondered why we do Priority Applications in the fall? If you have younger campers, it may not feel urgent to apply for camp when registration opens. However, as your camper gets older, some programs and trips have space limitations. Travel trips (Western and Alaska), Outpost camps (Kennedy and Agree) and Robinson Pioneer … Read more

Tidbits #13 — Try Tamarack, Medical Forms

Hello Tamarack Families, We are excited to announce a new program – Try Tamarack! This free event is a great opportunity for rising first graders to try out Tamarack Camps for a day on July 28th. Ride the Green Bus, spend the day with counselors, eat in the chedar ochel (dining hall), and try activities including water fun. Kosher … Read more

Tidbits #12 – Family Camps and Medical Profiles

Hello Tamarack Families, While it’s chilly here in Michigan now, our staff will begin moving to camp for the summer in just four months! Visit CampThe more your camper visits camp pior to the summer, the sooner they will feel comfortable at camp this summer. We offer several opportunites for you and your child(ren) to … Read more