By Helayne Shaw, Family and Alumni Engagement Coordinator Who said that camp was only for kids? This fall, our community’s parents joined in on the action by providing their children with unforgettable weekends at our Dad and Me and Mom and Me Family Camp programs! These Dads-only and Moms-only experiences were filled with sports, arts and crafts, campfires and s’mores, … Read more
By Carly Weinstock, Camp Director Tamarack Camps is passionate about its stakeholders in the local area — and, additionally, reaches far beyond Michigan! This month, our team hit the road to visit our mishpacha (family) in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Houston to spread excitement for the Summer of 2024, recruiting even more smiles to join … Read more
By Gabe Neistein, Chief Advancement Officer Earlier this month, we felt the love of our community at Fall Fest. More than 370 campers and future campers, parents, and agency partners warmed our campgrounds with a love of camp and in solidarity for our Israeli mishpacha (family). We felt your strength and the energy of children playing and community embracing. With your support, … Read more
By Carly Weinstock, Camp Director We continue to hold our Israeli brothers and sisters close during this dark time. While we grieve loss and stand in solidarity, we also have found comfort in our camp community. For many families, Tamarack Camps is the link that brings us close to Israel. On our campgrounds and through … Read more
By: Lee Trepeck, Chief Executive Officer Following the terrorist attacks of October 7, we remain in the midst of extraordinarily challenging times. We stand with Israel – and, while so far away, hope that raising our collective voices is heard and our actions are felt. On October 15, for Fall Fest (an annual gathering to connect … Read more
By Dr. Stefanie Aronow, Chief Medical Officer Our Tamarack family stands united with Israel and our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers, sisters, and Jewish community here and abroad. Everyone learns in a unique way – some of us learn best through hearing (auditory), some by seeing (visual), some by hands on (tactile) – … Read more
Every Thursday, at our office, we have a team meeting. Yesterday, in the middle of many conversations (Camper Applications, Family Camps, Fall Fest — just to name a few), the door opened and Bobbie Blitz walked in — longtime supporter of Tamarack Camps, mother of Mark Blitz (alum), Dr. Jennifer Blitz-Sobol (alum and former board … Read more
Earlier this month, we held our annual board retreat at Camp Maas. This is more than a fun-filled day at camp; it’s an opportunity to set the tone for the year ahead and for our extraordinary board members to experience the breadth of our great agency! On just one Sunday morning, our dedicated leadership experienced the … Read more
We are not even a week into the fall season, but I can still hear our campers’ voices from the conclusion of Summer 2023 echoing in my mind. Amidst the sounds of idling green buses and cheering parents, there is a common theme: “I can’t wait for next summer!” Well, it’s official: “Next summer” is here! We … Read more
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