Many people know Tamarack Camps for its summer programs, but the work of our agency extends year round. Through the Tamarack Adventure and Retreat Center (TARC), schools, businesses and community groups come to Camp Maas for educational programming, team-building and opportunities to connect in a different setting. I recently had the chance to see that … Continue reading
Fall brings beautiful colors, cozy sweaters, and — unfortunately — the return of cold and flu season! Whether you’re caring for children, working in the office, or keeping up with a busy family, none of us has time for a week on the couch with tissues and chicken soup. The good news? A few simple habits … Continue reading
We are excited to share that the Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel is returning this summer, June 20–July 16, 2027! As we look ahead to an inspirational program together in Israel, we invite interested participants and their families to join us for a virtual informational meeting: Date: Thursday, November 5Time: … Continue reading
As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, our beloved home takes on a different feel — one that is especially beautiful from the camp roads and trails. This fall, we’re inviting you to experience Camp Maas on foot as part of Fall Fest on Sunday, October 11, as we welcome a new … Continue reading
In our Tamarack office, Thursday mornings are special. Each week, our year-round team gathers for breakfast and an agency meeting — a chance to step away from our individual departments and spend time together as the people working toward the same mission. Every so often, we are joined by a community leader, and recently, that … Continue reading
Dear friends and supporters of Tamarack Camps, My name is Nave Alfasi, and I am writing on behalf of the family of Nati David Alfasi (z”l). I am Nati’s younger brother and the second of Hedva and Maimon Alfasi’s four children. Nati attended Tamarack Camps in the summer of 2010, and I would like to … Continue reading
For four days in August, Butzel Retreat Center and Camp Maas became a sanctuary for parents, kids and multiple generations to experience Tamarack together. From Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16, Summer Family Camp offered a little bit of everything: time outdoors, new adventures, creative activities, Shabbat favorites and, of course, plenty of time … Continue reading
Editor’s note: At Tamarack’s 2026 Annual Meeting, Dr. Danny Klein passed the role of president to Elizabeth Sollish after two years of leadership — and nearly two decades of service to the agency. In his remarks, Danny reflected on the many ways Tamarack has shaped his life, the people who have made these past two … Continue reading
A summer at Tamarack is an investment that lasts far beyond the camp season; it’s an investment in the person your child is becoming — in their friendships, independence, confidence, Jewish connection and the feeling of belonging to a community that becomes a home. And we recognize that making such an investment is something families … Continue reading
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.
