Adventure and Travel for Teens Entering 10th & 11th Grades

Since 1960, when our first Travel Trip left Detroit for a journey through the Midwest, Tamarack has been a leader in teen adventure programming in a Jewish environment. Our Travel Trips are an excellent opportunity to see national landmarks, hike pristine mountains and have a variety of fun and exciting day excursions like rafting, Kayaking or mountain biking. Each Travel Trip is co-ed with 24 campers and six staff. While experiencing these once in a lifetime adventures you will also develop lifelong friendships with others on your trip.

Tamarack Travel Trips are “camper powered” meaning the campers help develop and define the trip every day. Whether it’s deciding which sights to see that day or choosing the menu for the week, Travel Trip campers gain independence and self-confidence. A “kibbutz” lifestyle and sense of camaraderie is created because everyone pitches in to do things like set camp, cook & clean meals, prepare and lead services and work together to resolve personal issues.

Our campsites are all in National and State parks for easy access to the hiking trails, landmarks, nature centers and lakes. While some days are designated “driving” days, most days are spent sightseeing, hiking or on day excursions. We travel in a coach vehicle with professional drivers at the wheel.

Tamarack Travel Trips are fun and exciting and can be more challenging than traditional sleep away summer camp. Some activities are more physically engaging, and require a higher level of maturity, cooperation and responsibility. Independent outfitters who require their own release and consent forms provide river rafting, sea kayaking, and rock climbing experiences.