On Wednesday night, following the final words of Send a Kid to Tamarack, our entire team reconnected online. Together, we wanted to continue the celebration of our supportive community, add more appreciation for each other, and further applaud Helayne Shaw. And, then, while on screen, we paused … because Geoff Wickersham, Helayne’s boyfriend, had a … Read more
It was day two of Western one 1998 when our blue lakes bus broke down on a dusty Iowa road as we attempted to make our way out west for what was sure to be the best summer of our lives. As we waited in a park for the bus to return that afternoon the … Read more
In 1972, the generosity of this community provided a scholarship so a little girl could attend Tamarack. At the time, no one knew that, one day, she would grow to become a motivated staff member in many of the agency’s programs. Ultimately, she would make an indelible impact on Jewish communal life and in the … Read more
Although volunteer efforts happen all year long, every day in April is dedicated to promoting and celebrating volunteerism during National Volunteer Month. Communities do not thrive on their own and without people donating their time and passions to causes they care about; most nonprofits would look extremely different – including Tamarack Camps! I wanted to … Read more
All of us at JCC Day Camps, powered by Tamarack, are looking forward to another incredible summer. At JCC Day Camps there is a variety of programming for children in Kindergarten through ninth grade. We are located on over 250 beautiful, wooded acres at the JCC of Metro Detroit in West Bloomfield. Camp families feel … Read more
We are so excited to welcome Justin Ozrovitz as the Director of Camp Olmsted! Justin is no stranger to the outposts; he is a longtime Tamarack camper and staff. A note from the director: Greetings! My name is Justin, and I will be directing Camp Olmsted this upcoming summer! I wanted to introduce myself and … Read more
The Alumni Spotlight gives us the opportunity to catch up with a Tamarack alum, hear about their life now, and learn how Tamarack Camps has shaped them. Maddi Ishbia shares her love for camp and how it led to her co-chair this year’s Send a Kid to Tamarack annual event! Tell us your Tamarack story: … Read more
This is a month of progression. On March 14th, daylight savings time began – and, as the hands on a clock moved forward, we took a step closer to a new time. We literally jumped ahead, and, on that day (“Super Sunday,” detailed below by our President, Geoff Kretchmer), figuratively entered a new period. Then, … Read more
The Masters Golf Tournament, played in Augusta, Georgia, has been around for 87 years. For the last 31 years, Jim Nantz has been the lead broadcaster. For golf fans, we are familiar with his famous phrase “a tradition unlike any other.” This can also be used to describe the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s “Super Sunday,” … 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.
