For some families, Summer Family Camp is a fun weekend getaway. For others, it’s a tradition worth driving across the state to experience. Just ask the Rubinstein family. This August, for the second straight year, Andrew Rubinstein, a Tamarack alumnus, and his wife, Marnie, will load up the car and make the journey from Sault … Continue reading
When people think of summer camp, they picture sunny days and campfires. What they don’t always see is the training that happens behind the scenes — not just in June during pre-camp, but all year long. In the lead up to camp, 350 summer staff from all over the world gather in Ortonville for several … Continue reading
We’re so incredibly proud of our Change Maker, Jacob Strausz! Tamarack is a family tradition for Jacob, who lives in Texas. He has been a camper since 2023 and enjoys spending time at camp with his Michigan cousins, making new friends and trying new things every summer. For his mitzvah project, Jacob wanted to give … Continue reading
For many of the nearly 30 alumni and supporters who gathered at Camp Maas for TAG at Camp, it had been years — sometimes decades — since they last stepped off the Green Bus. Yet within moments, it felt like no time had passed at all. As the group toured camp, shared stories, explored new facilities, … Continue reading
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. — Meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m. Springdale Park • 316 Strathmore Road • Bloomfield Township • 48304 We look forward to welcoming our new board members, recognizing community leaders and celebrating the transformational impact of Tamarack Camps. Registration for our annual meeting is now closed. … Continue reading
We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of our 125th Anniversary Logo Contest is Griffin Goodman! A Tamarack alum who spent summers at camp from 2001–2018, Griffin is now a Chicago-based artist whose work has been exhibited around the world and featured in publications including Forbes and New American Paintings. Earlier this year, he was … Continue reading
Summer is almost here, and we know campers are already wondering who’s who in their village and around camp. Final bunk assignments for counselors are made right before each session, but we are so excited about this year’s slate of spectacular senior leadership and supervisors. Senior Leadership Brighton Side Head of Side: Hallie StecklerSocial Worker: … Continue reading
At a time when Tamarack is needed more than ever, our community showed up in a big way to support our Send a Kid to Tamarack (SK2T) annual event. Together, we not only raised more than $1 million for the second consecutive year… but we have also achieved the most successful SK2T campaign in our history — ensuring that even more children will … Continue reading
We’ve heard from families asking for examples of items on our packing list. While we don’t require or endorse these specific brands or products (with the exception of Nalgene water bottles), here are suggestions of items satisfy your camper’s gear requirements. You do not need to purchase these specific items, but this list should help if … 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.
