Tamarack Camps Blog

A Grateful Community Celebrates

At our Send a Kid to Tamarack annual fundraising event, we are fortunate to recognize a philanthropic leader or distinguished camp alum who has done extraordinary things for Tamarack and our community. I am beyond thrilled to share that we will be honoring Sue and Alan J. Kaufman at our upcoming Send a Kid event … Read more

Securing Our Future

We are thrilled to announce that, with the help of our generous community, we have successfully completed the William Davidson Foundation scholarship endowment match! In raising over $800,000 in scholarship endowment, the William Davidson Foundation has matched that amount dollar-for-dollar. This effort was accomplished with gifts of all sizes, through newly created endowment funds and … Read more

Aggressive Deer Adventure Club

Who we are:  Founded in 2008, the Aggressive Deer Adventure Club is a group of proud Tamarack Alumni from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, who lead normal (read: boring) lives as doctors, lawyers, business owners, and influencers (not really).  Every few years, using the camping skills we learned at Tamarack, we take backcountry hiking trips … Read more

Mission Moment

Last night, at the Jewish Federation and United Jewish Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit Combined Board Meeting, I was honored to present on behalf of Tamarack Camps, where I highlighted our agency’s resiliency in the midst of COVID-19 – and, in my remarks, shared challenges, successes, and vision for the upcoming season. Afterward, I had the … Read more

Opening Day

For baseball fans, Opening Day is a tradition you look forward to all year. You wake up early, put on your favorite team’s gear, and celebrate with fellow fans to kick off what you hope will be a winning season. For Tamarack Camps, this Monday, November 1, is our Opening Day and we can’t wait! First, … Read more

Back on the Road

This was such an exciting week for Teen Programs! We couldn’t wait to shout from the rooftops… “the Teen Programs are coming home!” It is an amazing feeling knowing we are returning to the usual rhythm with our program offerings. I can’t wait until we’re together on departure day, watching our campers get back on … Read more

Eager for Summer

Let’s get ready for Summer 2022! Last week, we posted dates and fees for the Camp Maas summer of 2022 and we hope you plan to join us! Our year-round staff members have been busy planning for next summer since everyone left camp in August. I am excited to announce our team, who are all … Read more

Why CAMPaign for Change?

Why CAMPaign for Change? The CAMPaign for Change supports camper scholarships and helps to ensure that every child, regardless of financial ability, can spend a life-changing summer at Tamarack Camps. Take a moment, close your eyes, and just imagine what going to camp does for a child who otherwise would not have the opportunity to experience … Read more

L’Shana Tova

In the midst of these Jewish holidays, and during the change of seasons (the hot summer has suddenly turned into a cool fall), I am reflecting on this special time. Rosh Hashana rings in the Jewish New Year. Similarly, in many ways, as the summer of 2021 ends and we begin preparation for 2022, it is … Read more