As our season comes to an end at JCC Day Camps powered by Tamarack, we reflect on the incredible summer we had. Campers were eager to see their camp friends they hadn’t seen since the 2019 summer and excited with meeting new friends. Counselors were eager to allow campers an outlet this summer that only … Read more
On August 9, our Board of Directors and many supporters gathered in the “fresh air” for our Annual Meeting. It was the first time we had been in person since March of 2020 and although we were not at Camp Maas (as has been the tradition), we were grateful to be together. To everyone who … Read more
As I reflect upon the many forms of generosity that campers and staff encounter at Tamarack Camps, I feel uplifted by the kindness and care of our community. It is widely recognized that philanthropy – gifts of time, money, experience, skills, or talent – creates a better world. And through Tamarack Camps, it has the … Read more
When working to form the United Nations after WWII, Winston Churchill famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” When I think about these wise words and consider the new waters we have navigated over the past year, a Tamarack Camps alum and champion clearly comes to mind: Scott Wasserman. Throughout COVID-19, Scott … Read more
At camp, as professional staff, the letters we receive represent some of the best words in the world. Recently, I received an email from a camper parent, which followed first session at Camp Kennedy: “After being cooped up for a year and a half, camp provided that first opportunity of normalcy. There is certainly special … Read more
JCC Day Camps powered by Tamarack is in full swing and has been for the past few weeks. Everyone is so excited to see their camp friends and staff from previous summers. The theme for this summer is “The Wonderful World of Camp,” and that is exactly what it has felt like. Our specialty camps … Read more
Annual Meeting Announcement of the Fresh Air Society (Tamarack Camps) Date: Monday, August 9 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Springdale Park Shelter, 316 Strathmore Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48304 We would also like to thank the exceptional leaders who are rolling off the board this year, due to the term limits of our bylaws: … Read more
At Camp Kennedy and Camp Maas, our campers and staff are home. And, on July 18th, Camp Olmsted begins. These statements are truly the dawn of a new day. Across the fields at Tamarack Camps, this is the comeback. A glorious return. An emotional reunion. And something is clear: even as we navigate the complications … Read more
All of us at JCC Day Camps powered by Tamarack, are so excited to have “boots on the ground” and prepare for another incredible summer. At JCC Day Camps, there is a variety of programming for children in kindergarten through ninth grade. We are located on over 250 beautiful, wooded acres at the JCC of … Read more
What an incredible and inspiring night! We extend our most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us on screen for a “Toast to Tamarack!” Because of you, Tamarack Camps – and countless lives – have been changed for good. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, corporate sponsors, and community, our annual Send a Kid … Read more