Welcome
Camp Tamarack is owned and operated by the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin. Located on over 130 acres outside of Waupaca, and holding considerable frontage on the beautiful Chain of Lakes, Tamarack offers a retreat for youth and adults of all beliefs throughout the year.Come, enjoy God's beauty and fellowship in this wonderful facility.
Please note that since 2021, we have been implementing safety and cleaning protocols to keep staff, campers, renters and volunteers safe and minimize any exposure to Sars-cov 2 (COVID) when and where possible.
Earth Day 2026
We had a very engaged small group attend Earth Day at camp on Saturday, April 18th. The day began with a devotion based on Deuteronomy 10:14 (ESV) Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it. We talked about the rhythms like 24 hours in a day, 365 days in a year, tidal changes that happen twice a day and how all these things are not happen in a static place in the universe, but we are traveling out as the universe expands…we are spiraling out. Then we looked…
Hiring for the summer season – 2026
Camp Tamarack is looking to fill two positions this year: Cook – this person would help support the meals for the programming and retreats we have scheduled for this year. It is helpful if the person has restaurant or previous experience with ServSafe parameters. We would consider a week by week type schedule. Lifeguard – this person would support the waterfront needs for the programming and retreats we have scheduled as well as kitchen support with dishes. If you are interested and are not lifeguard certified, camp would be able to help fund and find training if necessary. The work…
Get to know the staff 2026 (Question 1)
What is the most rewarding part of your job: Megan: Learning so many new and valuable skills to support camp and the earth. Lara: Witnessing. More precisely: witnessing transformation and growth, knowing that the outcome is never the “final” outcome. While the continued inability to check a box as “completed” on a to-do list would aggravate most people, I understand that every single thing has a process & that completing a stage in a project isn’t the same as listening to the earth & seeing people as they are. I love seeing growth: in projects, in structures, in people, &…
Some updates for 2026
Hi camp friends and family – just a few updates as we continue to ease in to 2026: Here is a link to the current camps/programming that are scheduled: https://camptamarack.org/2026-abcwi-camps/ A couple things to note are that Sr High and Junior/Jr High are happening during the same week as separate camps. Grandily and Primary/Middler are also being held during the same week in hopes that if we don’t have enough volunteer leaders, family’s can come and youth can still participate in the experience. We are trying a few different retreat type options such as Hammock camp and Gaming camp.…
Book Camp 2026 (Jan 1st – 3rd)
Book Camp registrations opened awhile ago and we have a good group signed up already, but there is still space! You can find the registration form here: https://camptamarack.org/reservations-forms/ Camp is already a winter wonderland so what better place to cozy up with a good book or two to start the new year. Tentative schedule is to arrive Thursday afternoon/evening to settle in and enjoy the hot chocolate bar. Friday has optional crafts and potential book club discussion with cheese tray that evening and book exchange. Saturday ends after lunch and a morning of reading.
UnbeLEAFable weekend Oct 11th
We would love to have you join us for the day. You are welcome to come up Friday evening and stay in the Tamarack. There will not be any programming other than a campfire and a continental breakfast would be available in the morning with programming starting at 10:00. Please register at https://camptamarack.org/reservations-forms/
Restore Retreat – 2025
This is the time we winterize the cabins and get the waterfront ready for cooler temperatures. Please reach out if you have any questions. We appreciate any help = an hour to both days Go to https://camptamarack.org/reservations-forms/ to sign up.
New Staff!
Welcome Megan! Please join me in welcoming Megan Boettcher to the role of Facilities, Security and Hospitality Manager for Camp Tamarack. She joined the team last year as seasonal staff and came back this summer for a seasonal staff position and has been promoted to this role effective July 1st, 2025 Megan grew up in Columbus, WI attending an ELCA Lutheran church and was a part of the color guard in Marching Band, played volleyball, basketball and softball plus several school organizations. She attended UW – Green Bay and graduated with a BS in Elementary Education. Megan holds her teaching…
Land Acknowledgement
Registration is OPEN for 2025! The summer is going to be WILD!
Luke 4:1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness (ESV) You are invited to join us this summer as we talk about the wilderness Jesus encountered and our own wilderness. Click HERE to go to the registration page.