Tamarack Camps Blog

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

A Changing Role for Rachel Fine

After a tremendously successful summer directing Camp Kennedy, we are pleased to announce an expanded role for Rachel Fine. She will be working day-to-day with our outpost camps and we are all very excited for the many positive contributions she’ll bring to those programs. Next summer, she’s thrilled to continue the responsibilities as the director … Read more

Shelby Bruseloff

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Shelby Bruseloff. Read her story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? I … Read more

Erin Simmerman

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Erin Simmerman. Read her story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? In … Read more

Opportunities for Change

Last Sunday, our Tamarack board gathered in the “fresh air” of Camp Maas for a day-long retreat. It was the first time we had been together at camp since 2019. It felt like we were finally able to enter our own piece of the promised land. We reflected on the summer, participated in team building … Read more

Reflections on Change For Good

In May, at our annual fundraiser, Send a Kid To Tamarack, we highlighted the idea of “Change for Good.” Now, reflecting on the journey of this historic summer, and as I continue to have conversations with our campers, staff, and families, I am motivated by the positive change that existed in every program. Even in … Read more

Sam Appel

The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about where they are now, and learn how Tamarack Camps shaped them. We are thrilled to check in with Sam Appel. Read his story below! When did you attend Tamarack Camps? What villages or programs were you part of? I … Read more

Reflections from JCC Day Camps

As our season comes to an end at JCC Day Camps powered by Tamarack, we reflect on the incredible summer we had. Campers were eager to see their camp friends they hadn’t seen since the 2019 summer and excited with meeting new friends. Counselors were eager to allow campers an outlet this summer that only … Read more

Reflections from the Annual Meeting

On August 9, our Board of Directors and many supporters gathered in the “fresh air” for our Annual Meeting. It was the first time we had been in person since March of 2020 and although we were not at Camp Maas (as has been the tradition), we were grateful to be together. To everyone who … Read more