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
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
Hello Tamarack Parents, HELP YOUR CAMPER MAKE THEIR MITZVAH PROJECT A SLAM DUNK!Join us for Mitzvah MadnessThursday, March 13, 2025 6–8 p.m.Jewish Federation of Detroit6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills Join us for a Mitzvah Madness, a fun, free event, for mitzvah-aged campers. Attendees will learn about ways to give back to camp and meet mitzvah mentors … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, To our families in California, please know that we are thinking of you and hoping you are safe. This week we are sharing with you the Top Ten reasons that campers visit the clinic at camp. We have an incredible team working at the clinic, led by Dr. Stefanie Aronow, Chief Medical … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, We are now including Teen Leadership Village (TLV) parents on these emails. For those of you who are new to Tamarack Tidbits, you will receive a weekly email with small “bites” of information to help you prepare for camp. Past Tidbits can always be found here. Camper Code of ConductWe want campers and their parents to … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, Happy New Year! We hope your family has had a nice winter break. We are very excited to share with you that CAMP IS THIS YEAR! 163 DAYS UNTIL CAMP STARTS! We can’t wait to see your kids at the “Greatest Place on Earth”. Warmly,Rachel Past Tidbits can always be found here. And, yeah, we’re … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday break! Early Bird DeadlineOur early bird discount ends on December 31st at 11:59pm. If you know of anyone who hasn’t yet signed up for camp, please help us to remind them of this discount and deadline. ScholarshipsWe know the cost of camp can feel intimidating, … Read more
As we head into the holiday season and school breaks, we are thinking of you and sending our summer warmth! Village SupervisorsCampers love to learn who their village supervisors and counselors will be. While we don’t assign counselors to specific bunks until just before a session begins, we have a great team of supervisors lined … Read more
1. A Day in the Life at CampEver wonder what your child does all day at camp? First time campers may wonder this, too. While campers can expect a regular cadence to their daily schedule, there are some fun deviations such as village camping trips, Shabbat or theme days. Most days look like this: *Examples … Read more
In partnership with JCSI, Tamarack Camps is protected 24/7 by a security team with experience in criminal justice and law enforcement in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Detroit.
