Tamarack Camps Blog

Camp Maas Newsletter: Shabbat

Dear Families of Camp Maas, Emotional.  Camp is very emotional. And, especially at camp, time flies — and emotions soar. Within the blink of an eye, our Mini C session has ended.  In the midst of so many smiles, mixed with tears, our campers returned home from home — with greater independence, enhanced confidence, a bit taller … … Read more

Camp Maas Newsletter: Dream and Shine

Dear Families of Camp Maas, Opening ceremony on the first night of camp is one of my favorite events. Second night show is my second favorite. Campers get together, their eyes wide open, excited to meet their staff, supervisors and specialty areas.  They are introduced to the greatest summer song so far “Dream and Shine,” … Read more

From the Backcountry to Jackson Hole

We have just arrived in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming after coming back from our three-day backcountry trip. On this backcountry, the campers were split up by genders where they experienced bonding and a combined 14 mile hike over the span of 3 days. Before the backcountry the campers traveled to Idaho, where they saw amazing … Read more

Jacob Hankin has finally found the best place in the world to sit…

…And it’s smack dab in the middle of Camp Kennedy. Jacob spent this past year doing Teach for America in Buffalo, New York. It was a great experience, but he admits to daydreaming about camp. And as Jacob gets ready for his first summer as director of Camp Kennedy, he reflected on what—and who—helped him … Read more