My story starts in 1994, when I finished my military service in Israel and heard that a Jewish agency was sending Israelis to work at summer camps in the United States after their army service. Since my experience as a counselor in the Girl Scouts and as an officer in the military were very relevant … Read more
We are your week six doctors and nurses, here to give you a glimpse into life at camp. We check all the bumps and bruises, handle any medical needs for both campers and staff, and — most importantly — give out popsicles when needed. What we love about camp is providing care in our flip-flops, making … Read more
The term “Living 10 for 2” is common in our Tamarack Camps community. Campers and their families say they wait 10 long months for the two fast-paced months of camp. You can feel the excitement and anticipation as they count down to another magical summer at “The Greatest Place on Earth!” The same is true … Read more
For me, amongst many summer highlights, I am especially excited about this: I visited Western 1! Upon landing in Utah, I felt the soaring heat from Mother Nature — and, then, joining the group, I was surrounded by the rising energy of campers and staff. In a park, around a circle, we gathered. The full Western … Read more
The rustic wilderness. Deep into the woods.Nevin’s Lake.Peaceful sounds of nature. Birds soaring through an open sky. The fresh air. Ah, the beauty and serenity of Camp Kennedy… home of a life-affirming experience: Tucked inside Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this is a magical space of summer joy. Here, at this sacred location, the value of positive connection — absent the interference … Read more
It’s hard to believe that just this morning we said goodbye to our Mini 1 campers, as they returned “home from home,” marking a milestone in our camp season. It’s been a joy watching this group, many of whom marked their first summers at Tamarack, run off the bus excited to share the highlights from … Read more
Summer. At times, in the ordinary flow of camp, the pace is slow — a gentle breeze, a sandcastle on the beach, a quiet conversation during a Shabbat morning. Time stands still. Yet, at other times, the beat quickens — a packed schedule, late-evening activities, an energized concert at a special celebration. And time flies. … Read more
Ensuring the health and safety of our campers is always our top priority. At Camp Maas and at our outpost and teen travel trips, our clinic — and the dedicated professionals who run it — are well equipped to handle whatever medical situation may arise during the summer. Led by our year-round chief medical officer, Dr. Stefanie … Read more
On May 8, at Temple Israel, the Tamarack community gathered for our annual fundraiser, Send a Kid To Tamarack (SK2T), where we honored Naomi Miller and Elaine and Michael Serling for their years of exemplary leadership. And, on that special evening, with record attendance and the most money raised in our event’s history, we spoke … Read more
Thanks to the generosity of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation Forward Together grant, gifts received through July 1 will be matched! (Take me to the donation form.) Please join Margo Stocker, part of a four-generation camper family, in supporting Tamarack Camps: My family’s Tamarack story began with my parents, who attended Fresh Air camp in the 1930s … Read more