Your donation of any of these items (and to our Gear Share program), whether new or gently used, would be a wonderful act of tzedakah. By sharing these resources, you help us honor the value of Bal Tashchit (preventing waste) by giving materials a second life. Your support ensures our campers have a vibrant, creative … Continue reading
As the summer winds down, there’s something special about one last getaway — a chance to slow down and enjoy time together before the busyness of fall begins. That’s exactly what Summer Family Camp is all about. We’re excited to once again offer this much-loved experience at Butzel Retreat Center, as we close out Tamarack’s … Continue reading
These days, Jeffrey Seller is best known for producing Tony Award–winning shows like “Rent” and “Hamilton” — productions that have shaped the landscape of modern theater. But long before the bright lights of Broadway, some of his earliest production experience took place somewhere much more familiar: Tamarack Camps. As a Theatre supervisor, Jeffrey was part … Continue reading
Community Adolescent Heart ScreeningSunday, April 26North Farmington High School Tamarack Camps, in partnership with Henry Ford Health and Farmington Public Schools, invites you to register your 14–17 year olds for our upcoming Community Adolescent Heart Screening — a simple, non-invasive evaluation designed to provide reassurance and, when needed, recommendations for further testing. All screenings are … Continue reading
Hello Camp Maas Families, Our hearts remain with Temple Israel families during this time — and, as a connected community, we stand together and pray for better days ahead. With that in mind, we look toward the upcoming summer. We are looking forward to welcoming our new campers to camp on Sunday, April 26 for Taste … Continue reading
This year, our SK2T event takes on special meaning as we celebrate “125 Summers Because of You.” The Tamarack Camps story begins in 1902, when two remarkable women, Blanche Hart and Ida Kopple, recognized a need in Detroit’s growing Jewish community. With a group of dedicated volunteers, they organized outings for immigrant women and children, … Continue reading
My name is Zack Goldman, and I am the Israel and Teen Leadership Village (TLV) Coordinator at Tamarack Camps. I am also incredibly honored to be included as part of this year’s Detroit Jewish News “36 Under 36.” To be recognized alongside so many inspiring leaders in our community is both humbling and deeply meaningful. … Continue reading
Hello Camp Maas Families, We have a few great opportunites for campers and their families to spend time together at camp: Mom and Me Family CampFriday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3 at Butzel Retreat CenterMoms, along with your children, join us to experience the joy of a rejuvenating Shabbat, surrounded by nature’s beauty and … Continue reading
Hello Camp Maas Families, One of the many things about Tamarack that makes us great is that our camp is run by adults, known as the Senior Leadership. This group includes parents, teachers, professional social workers and year-round camp employees. Meet the team: Marni Alekman – Inclusion CoordinatorRick Barinbaum – Senior Social WorkerCraig Charnas – … 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.
