Hello Tamarack Families, While it’s chilly here in Michigan now, our staff will begin moving to camp for the summer in just four months! Visit CampThe more your camper visits camp pior to the summer, the sooner they will feel comfortable at camp this summer. We offer several opportunites for you and your child(ren) to … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, HELP YOUR CAMPER MAKE THEIR MITZVAH PROJECT A SLAM DUNK!Join us for Mitzvah MadnessThursday, March 13, 2025 6–8 p.m.Jewish Federation of Detroit6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills Join us for a Mitzvah Madness, a fun, free event, for mitzvah-aged campers. Attendees will learn about ways to give back to camp and meet mitzvah mentors … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, To our families in California, please know that we are thinking of you and hoping you are safe. This week we are sharing with you the Top Ten reasons that campers visit the clinic at camp. We have an incredible team working at the clinic, led by Dr. Stefanie Aronow, Chief Medical … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, We are now including Teen Leadership Village (TLV) parents on these emails. For those of you who are new to Tamarack Tidbits, you will receive a weekly email with small “bites” of information to help you prepare for camp. Past Tidbits can always be found here. Camper Code of ConductWe want campers and their parents to … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, Happy New Year! We hope your family has had a nice winter break. We are very excited to share with you that CAMP IS THIS YEAR! 163 DAYS UNTIL CAMP STARTS! We can’t wait to see your kids at the “Greatest Place on Earth”. Warmly,Rachel Past Tidbits can always be found here. And, yeah, we’re … Read more
Hello Tamarack Parents, We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday break! Early Bird DeadlineOur early bird discount ends on December 31st at 11:59pm. If you know of anyone who hasn’t yet signed up for camp, please help us to remind them of this discount and deadline. ScholarshipsWe know the cost of camp can feel intimidating, … Read more
As we eagerly anticipate our annual Send a Kid to Tamarack event on May 22 at Temple Israel, we are proud to announce that, in addition to honoring Community Leaders Andi and Larry Wolfe, we will be celebrating the legacy of Tamarack legends Harriet and Irving Berg (z”l). Both were Fresh Air campers in their youth, and Irving served as a staff member in the 1940s. … Read more
At camp, we know that with all the fun and excitement, kids sometimes need a little extra rest and TLC. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Camp Bubbie Program, designed to provide comfort and a cozy respite — while keeping campers engaged in the Tamarack experience. Meet our very own Camp Bubbie – Debbie Landau! Debbie is … Read more
When we talk about the Tamarack Camps experience, one thing we often say is that “camp is run by grown-ups” — but what does that mean and why is it important? By grown-ups, we really mean professionals — our camp leadership who bring years of experience and a deep love for camp to everything they … 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.
