At camp, we know the heart isn’t just for feeling — it keeps us moving, playing and thriving! February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and take steps to keep our hearts strong. What’s happening this month?❤️ National Wear Red Day: Wear red to show support for heart health, especially for … Read more
Immunization Policy ALL THOSE WHO ARE ATTENDING/PARTICIPATING IN A TAMARACK CAMPS PROGRAM AT CAMP MAAS, CHARLES N. AGREE OUTPOST CAMP, CAMP KENNEDY, ON A WESTERN/ALASKA/ISRAEL TRAVEL TRIP (including staff kids, artist in residents, doctors, nurses, and their families, etc.) ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THEY HAVE HAD AGE APPROPRIATE VACCINES as recommended by the American … Read more
As we head into the holiday season and school breaks, we are thinking of you and sending our summer warmth! Village SupervisorsCampers love to learn who their village supervisors and counselors will be. While we don’t assign counselors to specific bunks until just before a session begins, we have a great team of supervisors lined … Read more
1. A Day in the Life at CampEver wonder what your child does all day at camp? First time campers may wonder this, too. While campers can expect a regular cadence to their daily schedule, there are some fun deviations such as village camping trips, Shabbat or theme days. Most days look like this: *Examples … Read more
Believe it or not, many campers, even the “seasoned” ones, experience pre-camp jitters. Campers who are excited for camp can also be nervous about going, similar to how campers who experience homesickness still have an amazing experience at camp. Allowing your child to acknowledge their worry — and maybe even sharing your own nerves about … Read more
Introducing Tastebuds! We’re excited to announce a new chapter in dining at Tamarack Camps with Tastebuds Food Service as our new provider! This partnership brings an opportunity to enhance our meals with from-scratch cooking, while honoring our kosher traditions and keeping camper favorites on the menu. We will, of course, continue to accommodate special diets, … Read more
TLV Announcement (for rising 12th graders — current 11th graders — only) In light of the ongoing situation in Israel, we’ve made a mindful decision to pivot from our Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel for summer 2025. While we deeply value our connections to Israel and the opportunity to explore our … Read more
Please join us in wishing a joyous 100th birthday to the one and only Harriet Berg, a true icon of Camp Maas and Detroit! For decades, Harriet inspired countless Tamarack campers as an artist-in-residence, sharing her passion for dance and creativity in the beloved Sidney J. Winer and Melba Winer Dance Barn. Her dedication left an indelible mark on … Read more
In light of the ongoing situation in Israel, we’ve made a mindful decision to pivot from our Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel for summer 2025. While we deeply value our connections to Israel and the opportunity to explore our homeland, health and safety remain our top priorities. With that in … 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.
