The moment you invest in a summer to remember
Ready to discover the true value of Tamarack Camps? Here, participants enjoy a break from their daily routines and develop resilience, independence and a strong sense of connection. Plus, the friendships formed and the lessons learned extend far beyond the summer, providing a solid foundation for future success and well-being — all wrapped within the warmth and traditions of a Jewish home.
Our all-inclusive pricing ensures that families can plan their summer without hidden or extra camp costs. Transportation, tripping experiences, canteen, horseback riding and laundry are all covered — services that are often considered extra charges. We also offer $1 million in scholarships to make camp accessible to everyone. With a top-level medical team led by our year-round chief medical officer, your camper will have access to comprehensive medical care that addresses both physical and emotional needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
In addition to the flagship residential camp experience, we offer rustic outpost camps and unique travel trips to the western United States, Alaska and Israel that foster growth, a love of nature and exploration — all in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Every program is secure, with stringent measures in place to ensure the safety of every camper. We also accommodate various dietary needs, so that all campers can enjoy nutritious — and delicious — meals.
Tamarack’s team is made up of best-in-class professionals, dedicated to creating an enriching and memorable experience for your family. Whether your child is a first-time camper or a returning adventurer, we provide a variety of options to fit your needs and schedule. Explore the dates, rates and camp costs.
To learn more, please attend one of our informational meetings or contact us.
- Shiffman (girls entering second and third grades)
- Applebaum (boys entering second and third grades)
- Fishman (girls fourth and fifth grades)
- DeRoy (boys entering fourth and fifth grades)
Mini Sessions (10 nights)
- Mini 1: June 17–27
- Mini 2: July 15–25 (only available for campers entering second–fourth grades)
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $3,275
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $3,525
Full Sessions (24 nights)
- Full Session 1: June 17–July 11
- Full Session 2: July 15–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $7,495
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $7,995
Six-Week Session (38 nights)
- Dates: June 17–July 25
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $9,725
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $10,225
Super Session (48 nights)
- Dates: June 17–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $11,235
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $11,735
Camp Maas session break is scheduled July 11–15. Super session campers can stay at Camp Maas over session break for no additional fee; registration is required.
- Charach Sheruth (girls entering 6th grade)
- Wolfe (formerly Levison, boys entering 6th grade)
- Berman (girls entering 7th grade)
- Hermelin (boys entering 7th grade)
Mini Session (10 nights) Entering sixth grade only
- Mini 1: June 17–27
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $3,285
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $3,535
Full Sessions (24 nights)
- Full Session 1: June 17–July 11
- Full Session 2: July 15–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $7,525
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $8,025
Six-Week Session (38 nights)
- Dates: June 17–July 25
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $9,775
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $10,255
Super Session (48 nights)
- Dates: June 17–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $11,275
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $11,775
Camp Maas session break is scheduled July 11–15. Super session campers can stay at Camp Maas over session break for no additional fee; registration is required.
- Kahn Ruach (campers entering 8th grade)
- Robinson Pioneer (campers entering 8th grade)
- Kaufman Specialty (campers entering 9th grade)
- Camp Kennedy (campers entering 9th grade)
Full Sessions (24 nights): Camp Maas — Kahn Ruach, Robinson Pioneer, Kaufman Specialty
- Full Session 1: June 17–July 11
- Full Session 2: July 15–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $7,595
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $8,095
Full Sessions (24 nights): Outpost Camps
- Camp Kennedy 1: June 16–July 10
- Camp Kennedy 2: July 14–August 7
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $7,695
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $8,195
Entering Eighth Grade Super Session Option #1: Camp Maas (48 nights) — Robinson Pioneer and Kahn Ruach
- June 17–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $11,395
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $11,895
Camp Maas session break is scheduled July 11–15. Super session campers can stay at Camp Maas over session break for no additional fee; registration is required.
Entering Eighth Grade Super Session Option #2: Camp Maas (48 nights) — Kahn Ruach and Robinson Pioneer
- Dates: June 17–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $11,395
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $11,895
Camp Maas session break is scheduled July 11–15. Super session campers can stay at Camp Maas over session break for no additional fee; registration is required.
Entering Ninth Grade Super Session Option #1: Kaufman Specialty, then Camp Kennedy (48 nights)
- Dates: June 17–August 7
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $11,695
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $12,195
Session break not included
Entering Ninth Grade Super Session Option #2: Camp Kennedy, then Kaufman Specialty (48 nights)
- Dates: June 16–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $11,695
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $12,195
Session break not included
Entering Ninth Grade Super Session Option #3: Kaufman Specialty (48 nights)
- June 16–August 8
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $11,395
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $11,895
Camp Maas session break is scheduled July 11–15. Super session campers can stay at Camp Maas over session break for no additional fee; registration is required.
Western Trip (34 nights)
- Dates: June 18–July 29*
- Rate: $8,695
*Specific assignments and relative dates will be assigned at a later time; trip dates are within these parameters.
Charles N. Agree Outpost Camp (35 nights)
- Dates: June 25–July 30
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $7,695
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $8,195
Charles N. Agree Outpost Camp (35 nights)
- Dates: June 25–July 30
- Early Bird Discount (through December 31, 2024): $7,695
- Regular Rate (as of January 1, 2025): $8,195
Alaska Trip (47 nights)
- Dates: June 15–August 1
- Rate: $12,645
Teen Leadership Village
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 mind, we have partnered with BBYO Passport to offer a meaningful alternative: an immersive trip to Costa Rica! This program will combine TLV’s leadership development focus with unique opportunities for adventure, cultural exploration and local Judaism.
Alternatively, for participants who do not wish to attend the Costa Rica portion of the program, we will offer a full summer TLV program at Camp Maas.
- COSTA RICA ADVENTURE AND CAMP MAAS
- Date: June 17–August 8
Costa Rica trip: June 23–July 9 - Session break: July 11–14
- Cost: $5,695*
*$5,695 represents the cost after a $3,000 RootOne voucher has been applied; if the participant does not complete the voucher requirements, the full cost of the program is $8,695.
- Date: June 17–August 8
- TLV — FULL SUMMER AT CAMP MAAS
- Date: June 17–August 8
Includes Tamarack trip TBD - Session break: July 11–14
- Cost: $3,000
- Date: June 17–August 8
Learn more about Yachad and Avodah.
Mini Sessions (10 nights): Yachad
- Mini 1: June 17–27
- Mini 2: July 15–25
- Please see your camper’s age-appropriate village for the rate.
Mini Sessions (10 nights): Avodah
- Mini 1: June 17–27
- Mini 2: July 15–25
- Rate: $3,295
Full Sessions (24 nights): Yachad
- Full Session 1: June 17–July 11
- Full Session 2: July 15–August 8
- Please see your camper’s age-appropriate village for the rate.
Full Sessions (24 nights): Avodah
- Full Session 1: June 17–July 11
- Full Session 2: July 15–August 8
- Rate: $7,625
Six-Week Session (38 nights): Yachad
- Dates: June 17–July 25
- Rate: $9,755
Super Session (48 nights): Yachad
- Dates: June 17–August 8
- Rate: $11,425
Camp Maas session break is scheduled July 11–15.
Discounts
New Camper Discount: When you enroll in Camp Maas for the first time, you can save $500 on a mini session (10 nights) or full session (24 nights).
Sibling Discount: For families with more than one child attending, a $200 discount will be applied for the second sibling. For any additional sibling, an extra $100 is discounted from the camp cost. Example:
- John: Regular camper cost
- Paul: $200 off
- George: $300 off
- Ringo: $400 off
A savings of $900 for this “fab” family of four.
Our online registration system, CampBrain, is designed to automatically calculate and apply the sibling discount. However, if you have any questions about camp costs, please feel free to contact Jeannette Levene at jlevene@tamarackcamps.com or (248) 647‑1100.
Deposits
Camp Maas and Outpost Camps: A $500 deposit is required to reserve a space by December 31, 2024. The deposit will be reduced to $250 for anyone applying for financial assistance. Beginning on January 1, 2025, the deposit will increase to $1,000. The deposit is non-refundable after December 31, 2024.
Western and Alaska Travel Trips: A $1,000 deposit is required to reserve a space by December 31, 2024. The deposit will be reduced to $500 for anyone applying for financial assistance. Beginning on January 1, 2025, the deposit will increase to $2,000. The deposit is non-refundable after December 31, 2024.
Israel Trip: We are continuing to monitor the situation in Israel as we make our plans for summer 2025; additional information will be forthcoming.
Priority Applications
Certain programs fill quickly, which is why we offer priority placement to any returning camper, based upon total years of participation. At any point between 9 a.m. EDT on September 16 and 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 30, applications may be submitted for priority placement. Beginning on October 1, applications will be processed, and anyone who applies during the priority registration period will be notified (via email) of registration confirmation by the end of October.
Payments
Families may elect to pay monthly, on the first Friday of each month, with the first payment due on November 1, 2024 and final payment due on April 4, 2025 — or they may elect to pay in full. This payment will be due at the time of registration. (There is no discount for paying camp costs in full.)
Families who register after November 1, 2024, will have the camp cost divided evenly over the remainder of the billing schedule.
Families who register after April 4, 2025, are required to pay in full.
If, at any point, we deem your child ineligible for a program, a full refund will be provided.
A convenience fee of 3% will be applied to all payments made via credit card. There is no fee for check or debit card payments.
Scholarships
We encourage all families, regardless of income or family circumstance, to apply for scholarships if the cost of camp feels prohibitive. Our scholarship application is straightforward, and all information is kept confidential. As scholarship applications are reviewed and processed on a rolling basis, and we recommend submitting it at the time of your camper application.
- Your synagogue: Many synagogues in our community provide financial assistance to help their congregants with camp costs.
- Payment plan: Interest-free (0%) 12-month payment plans to Jewish individuals in the state of Michigan to fulfill a variety of financial needs, including attending camp. For more information, visit https://hfldetroit.org/.
- PJ Library: The PJ Goes to Camp program provides $1,000 grants for any camper attending overnight camp for 12 nights or more for the first time. Applications open in October at https://pjlibrary.org/communities/detroit/846.
- Out-of-area Jewish federations: If you are a family residing outside of metro Detroit, your local federation may have additional resources.
Medical Information Forms and Compliance
To ensure the highest quality of care, all medical information forms are required prior to the beginning of your camper’s session or travel trip. To ensure adequate time for review and processing, we will begin assessing medical compliance fees of up to $100 for any camper who has not submitted their medical forms by May 1, 2025.
Please note that if your camper has a scheduled appointment with a healthcare provider after the May 1 deadline, extensions will be granted for the healthcare provider form only, with prior approval from our chief medical officer or directors of health (Camp Maas or Teen Programs).
Medications (prescription and over the counter, including vitamins/supplements) must be filled by AMAC, our partner pharmacy service, unless you receive prior approval. Medications not filled through AMAC will be subject to a $200 processing fee. You will need to sign an authorization form and enter all medications into the Parent Provided Medical Information section in CampBrain.
If your child takes ADHD medications or any controlled substance that is only given in a 30-day supply, you will need to call your insurance company and ask for a “VACATION OVERRIDE” for 30 days (if attending one session) or 60 days (if attending two sessions or travel trips). Tamarack Camps is not responsible for the cost of any medications, including those not reimbursed by insurance.
Withdraw / Cancellation Deadlines
Families who withdraw from our programs on or by December 31, 2024, will receive a full refund of the amount paid to date. January 1–31, 2025, withdrawing from a program will result in the forfeiture of the program deposit. After January 31, 2025, refunds will be issued as follows:
- February 1–28: 50% of rate (after deposit) will be refunded
- March 1–31: 25% of rate (after deposit) will be refunded
- On or after April 1: Unable to provide refunds
Please note that any individual who is removed from one of our programs for violating a policy will be ineligible for a refund. Additionally, campers with undisclosed or not fully disclosed mental health challenges are not eligible for refunds. If we determine after the start of a session that camp is not a good fit for any camper based on their disclosed mental health needs, refunds or rollover to next year will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Note: A submitted application does not always guarantee registration. During the priority application window, if more applications for a program are received than spaces are available, a random drawing will be held. Returning camper applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. EDT September 30, 2024, regardless of total years of participation, will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, where space is still available. Additionally, any new camper applications received during this time will be processed after priority application, where space is available.
