For me, amongst many summer highlights, I am especially excited about this: I visited Western 1! Upon landing in Utah, I felt the soaring heat from Mother Nature — and, then, joining the group, I was surrounded by the rising energy of campers and staff. In a park, around a circle, we gathered. The full Western … Read more
The rustic wilderness. Deep into the woods.Nevin’s Lake.Peaceful sounds of nature. Birds soaring through an open sky. The fresh air. Ah, the beauty and serenity of Camp Kennedy… home of a life-affirming experience: Tucked inside Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this is a magical space of summer joy. Here, at this sacred location, the value of positive connection — absent the interference … Read more
It’s hard to believe that just this morning we said goodbye to our Mini 1 campers, as they returned “home from home,” marking a milestone in our camp season. It’s been a joy watching this group, many of whom marked their first summers at Tamarack, run off the bus excited to share the highlights from … Read more
Summer. At times, in the ordinary flow of camp, the pace is slow — a gentle breeze, a sandcastle on the beach, a quiet conversation during a Shabbat morning. Time stands still. Yet, at other times, the beat quickens — a packed schedule, late-evening activities, an energized concert at a special celebration. And time flies. … Read more
Ensuring the health and safety of our campers is always our top priority. At Camp Maas and at our outpost and teen travel trips, our clinic — and the dedicated professionals who run it — are well equipped to handle whatever medical situation may arise during the summer. Led by our year-round chief medical officer, Dr. Stefanie … Read more
On May 8, at Temple Israel, the Tamarack community gathered for our annual fundraiser, Send a Kid To Tamarack (SK2T), where we honored Naomi Miller and Elaine and Michael Serling for their years of exemplary leadership. And, on that special evening, with record attendance and the most money raised in our event’s history, we spoke … Read more
Thanks to the generosity of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation Forward Together grant, gifts received through July 1 will be matched! (Take me to the donation form.) Please join Margo Stocker, part of a four-generation camper family, in supporting Tamarack Camps: My family’s Tamarack story began with my parents, who attended Fresh Air camp in the 1930s … Read more
In Tamarack Camps’ storied 123-year history, it’s safe to say we’ve accumulated a lot of… stories. For us, we’ve experienced Tamarack through the eyes of our children, and seeing their growth on their Tamarack journeys has inspired us to become involved and invest in our camp community. For others, stories are told from their own experiences … Read more
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month — a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading is fun and has many benefits, regardless of your age. It’s a key component of education and professional development. It also has immediate and long-lasting health benefits, such as increased … 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.
