Tamarack Camps
- Age:
- 9th Grade and up
- Affiliation:
- None Necessary
- Dues:
- None
About Tamarack Camps
Tamarack Camps gives teens the opportunity to be on their own, making decisions, taking responsibility, living with others, and learning new skills all while exploring their Jewish identity.
Camps and Trips
Camp Maas:
Teens entering 9th grade will be in Maas Specialty Village or Charles N. Agree Outpost Camp. Located at Camp Maas in Ortonville, MI, it is a Jewish overnight camping experience in which campers choose to specialize in one concentration of either dramatic arts, waterfront, sports, or fine arts. The highlight of the summer is the trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Mackinac Island.
Camp Kennedy:
For teens entering 10th and 11th grades only. It is located on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where teens swim, waterski, learn how to expertly canoe and camp out, and explore the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior.
The highlight of the program is a thrilling canoe camping trip in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. A limit of 24 campers guarantees an exceptionally fun time, where life-long friendships are made.
Orientation meeting required.
Agree Outpost:
A co-ed camp for teens entering 9th and 10th grades only. Located in Northern Ontario, teens will enjoy amazing canoe or hiking trips for 7-10 days through wilderness and waterfall areas of Canada, plus a separate 4-day sea kayaking trip on Georgian Bay. There are opportunities for rock climbing, canoeing and sightseeing. This is an amazing opportunity for those who are seeking the ultimate outdoor adventure.
Orientation meeting required.
Western Teen Trips:
A co-ed trip for teens entering 10th grade. Climb the Grand Tetons, go white water rafting, explore the famous geysers of Yellowstone National Park, and go caving in the awesome Black Hills of South Dakota. The trip is filled with fun, laughter and good times that create life-time memories.
Orientation meeting required.
Alaskan Adventure Trips:
A co-ed trip for teens entering 11th grade. Follow the Klondike Gold Rush Trail, hike and camp out in Mount McKinley National Park, go sea kayaking near Juneau, walk on the famous Mendenhall Glacier and explore Banff and Jasper National Parks in the Canadian Rockies. This bus, ferry and camping trip is limited in space.
Orientation meeting required.
Teen Service Staff (T.S.S.)
This program is offered for teens entering 11th grade. For the first six weeks, these first year staff members are exposed to and trained in different areas around camp, as both specialists and bunk counselors. After observing the various parts of camp, T.S.S. are then able to choose their own placement for the last two weeks. The highlight of the program is a week long trip as a cohesive group, which includes camping and other fun activities.
Orientation meeting required.
Contact Information
- Contact:
- Jonah Geller, Executive Director
- Address:
- 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 380
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
- Phone:
- (248) 647-1100
- E-mail:
- tamarack@tamarackcamps.com
- Website:
- www.tamarackcamps.com
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