We’ve heard from families asking for examples of items on our packing list. While we don’t require or endorse these specific brands or products (with the exception of Nalgene water bottles), here are suggestions of items satisfy your camper’s gear requirements. You do not need to purchase these specific items, but this list should help if … Read more
Hello Camp Maas Families, Michigan is experiencing an UP-TICK in TICKS throughout the state — and that includes your yards, playgrounds, and our camps. Help us to be proactive in preventing tick bites and infections by teaching your camper prevention and checking daily (practice daily checks in the shower at home so it is HABIT … Read more
We’re kicking off our 125th summer with a celebration for campers young and old at Family Fun Day! Camper activities and program areas will be open and fully staffed, so bring your family and come prepared for fun! Try rock climbing, meet animals at teva (nature), make a splash on the waterfront (be sure to bring a … Read more
Hello Camp Maas Families, The countdown is on! There are only 51 days until Session 1 begins. A few notes this week: 1. Please make sure you have uploaded a current photo of your camper in CampBrain. This helps our team be able to readily identify all individuals at camp. 2. Our very talented Head of Arts, … Read more
Hello Camp Maas Families, Spring has sprung, which means it’s time to start thinking about summer logistics. Please see below for arrival to camp and return to Adat Shalom times. Please note that Six Week campers arrive at Camp Maas on Tuesday, June 16 with their village. They return to Adat Shalom on Friday, July … Read more
Tamarack Camps has been making memories for 125 summers — and now it’s your turn to be part of the story. We’re inviting campers, staff and alumni to design a special 125th anniversary logo, with the winning design used around camp all summer long. Get creative and have fun — we can’t wait to see … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … 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.
