How Tamarack Helped Jack Shine I grew up at Jewish summer camp, where some of the most formative moments of my childhood — the friendships, the freedom, the sense of Jewish joy — happened. Camp shaped who I am, and when I became a parent, I hoped my children would one day feel that same … Read more
This past week has been heavy. Especially during Hanukkah, it can feel painful and unsettling to be Jewish in the world. The frightening events in the news may be confusing, distressing, or overwhelming for adults and children alike, and many families are wondering how best to support their children while managing their own emotions. As … Read more
Earlier this month — with duffle bags — our year-round staff, as a full group, returned to Camp Maas. We reconnected at “The Greatest Place on Earth!” for an overnight retreat — and, during a packed 24 hours, our resident address shifted back to Ortonville. Like campers and staff, with comfortable accommodations — including the … Read more
As we enter Thanksgiving — a time centered on gratitude for our blessings, pride in our community, and the joy of gathering around the table — we are reminded of the many ways Tamarack Camps brings people together with that same ruach. Just as we huddle around the campfire to share in tradition, our camp community unites … Read more
On a recent — and chilly — November evening, our executive board joined the Tamarack professional staff for dinner during their annual retreat. It was an opportunity for some of our top lay leaders to personally connect with the incredible and deeply committed team who work every day to create camp magic. We gathered at … Read more
Last week, after several years of delay, the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s (JFD) Grosfeld 17 Mission (G17) visited Israel. Originally scheduled to leave Detroit on October 11, 2023, it was truly a full-circle moment when the group celebrated the first Shabbat after the remaining hostages returned at Hostage Square, alongside thousands of relieved Israelies. G17 … Read more
As we continue counting down to the summer of 2026, even in the crisp fall air, we are feeling extra warmth and gratitude for very exciting news! Through the generosity of the Hermelin Family Support Foundation, Hermelin Village will receive significant renovations for the coming summer! In 2018, Doreen Hermelin donated a meaningful gift to … 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 each session, a small band of campers and staff make northern Ontario home and, surrounded by decades of history and … Read more
People often ask me, “Why are you still so involved with camp? Why do you give so much time to Tamarack after all these years?” And the answer is simple: my passion for Tamarack comes from my heart. This place has been woven into the fabric of my life since I was a kid. I … 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.
