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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

Please join us in wishing a joyous 100th birthday to the one and only Harriet Berg, a true icon of Camp Maas and Detroit! For decades, Harriet inspired countless Tamarack campers as an artist-in-residence, sharing her passion for dance and creativity in the beloved Sidney J. Winer and Melba Winer Dance Barn. Her dedication left an indelible mark on … Read more

In light of the ongoing situation in Israel, we’ve made a mindful decision to pivot from our Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel for summer 2025. While we deeply value our connections to Israel and the opportunity to explore our homeland, health and safety remain our top priorities. With that in … Read more

Nestled deep in the Northwoods of Lake Superior, Charles N. Agree Outpost Camp became an outpost of Tamarack Camps in the mid 1960s and has since fostered life-changing summers for thousands of young adults. During a five-week session, a small band of campers and staff make northern Ontario home and, surrounded by decades of history … Read more

At Tamarack, we know that meals are more than just food — they’re moments to connect, recharge and create sweet memories. Whether it’s traditional favorite foods like Shabbat dinner, a camper banquet or event as important as first-day-camp chicken nuggets with new friends, food plays a huge role in the camp experience. That’s why I’m … Read more

The High Holidays are a time for reflection — looking back on the past year and considering how we can grow in the year ahead. From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, we ask ourselves: Am I being the best person I can be? Did I hurt someone, even unintentionally? How can I improve moving forward? These moments … Read more

Brooke Leiberman, Tamarack’s head of omanut (arts and crafts), and her staff created dozens of ceramic red flowers that have become a symbol of Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day), commemorating Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. They dedicated these poppies to the residents of the Gaza Envelope (specifically Kibbutz Gevim and Kibbutz Be’eri — … Read more

The rocks displayed as part of this exhibit were painted during an evening when some Israeli shlichim (staff) and Shinshinim shared stories (and favorite recipes) of three of their friends/fallen soldiers. Local and international staff from Israel, North America and Europe went from table to table hearing stories — and tasting favorite dishes — of … Read more

This piece was created by Hagar. Although she lost friends who were more like family, Hagar was not at her Kibbutz on October 7, which brings her own survivor guilt.   The work depicts the beautiful sign at the entrance to Kibbutz Be’eri, as well as the logo for the regional council. In addition to the … Read more