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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As we eagerly anticipate our annual Send a Kid to Tamarack event on May 22 at Temple Israel, we are proud to announce that, in addition to honoring Community Leaders Andi and Larry Wolfe, we will be celebrating the legacy of Tamarack legends Harriet and Irving Berg (z”l). Both were Fresh Air campers in their youth, and Irving served as a staff member in the 1940s. … Read more
At camp, we know that with all the fun and excitement, kids sometimes need a little extra rest and TLC. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Camp Bubbie Program, designed to provide comfort and a cozy respite — while keeping campers engaged in the Tamarack experience. Meet our very own Camp Bubbie – Debbie Landau! Debbie is … 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.
