A legacy rekindled: Honoring Jeff Grey 20 years later

On July 11, during session break at Camp Maas, nearly 300 alumni, family members, friends and community supporters gathered to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Jeff Grey’s passing and celebrate a legacy that continues to shape Tamarack Camps. Jeff, who was serving as Camp Kennedy director when he was killed in a tragic accident in … Continue reading

Staff appreciation

Tamarack’s counselors and staff help create the magic of summer — encouraging campers, leading adventures and building friendships that last well beyond camp. If someone made a difference for your child this summer, you can say thank you by sending a tribute message and making a gift to our Staff Appreciation Fund. Your generosity helps provide … Continue reading

Summer in motion

Summer is in motion at Tamarack Camps! From our youngest campers at Camp Maas to our experienced explorers trekking through the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the shores of Lake Superior in Canada at an outpost camp or the majestic landscapes of Alaska and the American West on a travel trip, this is something … Continue reading

Making camp feel like home, no matter how far away

For some families, Summer Family Camp is a fun weekend getaway. For others, it’s a tradition worth driving across the state to experience. Just ask the Rubinstein family. This August, for the second straight year, Andrew Rubinstein, a Tamarack alumnus, and his wife, Marnie, will load up the car and make the journey from Sault … Continue reading

How we grow great camp leaders

When people think of summer camp, they picture sunny days and campfires. What they don’t always see is the training that happens behind the scenes — not just in June during pre-camp, but all year long. In the lead up to camp, 350 summer staff from all over the world gather in Ortonville for several … Continue reading

Change Maker Spotlight: Jacob Strausz

We’re so incredibly proud of our Change Maker, Jacob Strausz! Tamarack is a family tradition for Jacob, who lives in Texas. He has been a camper since 2023 and enjoys spending time at camp with his Michigan cousins, making new friends and trying new things every summer. For his mitzvah project, Jacob wanted to give … Continue reading

TAG, You’re It!

For many of the nearly 30 alumni and supporters who gathered at Camp Maas for TAG at Camp, it had been years — sometimes decades — since they last stepped off the Green Bus. Yet within moments, it felt like no time had passed at all. As the group toured camp, shared stories, explored new facilities, … Continue reading

2026 Annual Meeting

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. — Meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m. Springdale Park • 316 Strathmore Road • Bloomfield Township • 48304 We look forward to welcoming our new board members, recognizing community leaders and celebrating the transformational impact of Tamarack Camps. Registration for our annual meeting is now closed. … Continue reading

Introducing our 125th anniversary logo

We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of our 125th Anniversary Logo Contest is Griffin Goodman! A Tamarack alum who spent summers at camp from 2001–2018, Griffin is now a Chicago-based artist whose work has been exhibited around the world and featured in publications including Forbes and New American Paintings. Earlier this year, he was … Continue reading