For four days in August, Butzel Retreat Center and Camp Maas became a sanctuary for parents, kids and multiple generations to experience Tamarack together. From Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16, Summer Family Camp offered a little bit of everything: time outdoors, new adventures, creative activities, Shabbat favorites and, of course, plenty of time … Continue reading
Editor’s note: At Tamarack’s 2026 Annual Meeting, Dr. Danny Klein passed the role of president to Elizabeth Sollish after two years of leadership — and nearly two decades of service to the agency. In his remarks, Danny reflected on the many ways Tamarack has shaped his life, the people who have made these past two … Continue reading
A summer at Tamarack is an investment that lasts far beyond the camp season; it’s an investment in the person your child is becoming — in their friendships, independence, confidence, Jewish connection and the feeling of belonging to a community that becomes a home. And we recognize that making such an investment is something families … Continue reading
We welcome you to join us at this year’s Tamarack Camps Annual Meeting. Your support is appreciated and we hope to see you there! Registration is now open. If you have any questions, contact Susan Cole at 248-343-4399.
Every summer, Tamarack Camps’ clinic fulfills its most important mission: providing exceptional care for our community. Along the way, it also helps prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. Aspiring physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other healthcare providers come to Tamarack to gain hands-on experience in an environment unlike any classroom or … Continue reading
As we continue through the final weeks of summer 2026, we’re grateful to be enjoying a welcome stretch of clearer skies and improved air quality. After navigating periods of extreme heat and wildfire smoke earlier this summer, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on how our camp community came together to meet those challenges. Like … Continue reading
On July 11, during session break at Camp Maas, nearly 300 alumni, family members, friends and community supporters gathered to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Jeff Grey’s passing and celebrate a legacy that continues to shape Tamarack Camps. Jeff, who was serving as Camp Kennedy director when he was killed in a tragic accident in … Continue reading
Tamarack’s counselors and staff help create the magic of summer — encouraging campers, leading adventures and building friendships that last well beyond camp. If someone made a difference for your child this summer, you can say thank you by sending a tribute message and making a gift to our Staff Appreciation Fund. Your generosity helps provide … Continue reading
Summer is in motion at Tamarack Camps! From our youngest campers at Camp Maas to our experienced explorers trekking through the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the shores of Lake Superior in Canada at an outpost camp or the majestic landscapes of Alaska and the American West on a travel trip, this is something … 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.
