News – Camp Tamarack

Volunteer Opportunities starting in May 2022

Carolyn Dugan April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022News

There are several opportunities to share your time and talents with Camp this spring/summer! 1) Help get camp ready for the season: May 13-15 we will be tackling some physical property projects such as chain sawing and moving trees, putting up a new flag pole and more. May 19-21 is Spring in to Camp weekend when we get the lodges and cabins ready for the summer. May 27-29 we will continue to tackle the physi cal property projects we didn’t finish the weekend on May 13th and include more such as fixing Hogans. June 3-5 will be the last weekend…

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Rev. Kim Drost

Carolyn Dugan April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022News 0

Please join me in wishing Rev. Kim Drost well as she takes on a new role as Interim Pastor for First Baptist Church in Ixonia. Kim has been serving camp in various ways for over a decade : Head cook (with one year of Assistant cook) = ~750 meals including camp casserole and “rolling out the dough” Camp Pastor = incalculable prayers and songs – especially in “Right field” Tamarack Tales Director = rockets, water testing, solar systems, turtle crossings Assistant Minister = billions of blades of grass cut, numerous rentals, spaces cleaned, trees cut up,…

Updated COVID protocols for 2022 (02Apr)

Carolyn Dugan April 2, 2022 April 2, 2022News 0

Please find our updated guidance for 2022 HERE The big changes are: No mask requirements, but if you feel more comfortable with a mask please continue to wear. We will be allowing singing indoors, with physical distancing encouraged Cabin capacity for this summer will be 6 We will not be taking daily temperatures If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Carolyn at carolyn.dugan@abcofwi.org or call/text 715-281-2269.

Camp is Hiring for Summer Staff 2022

Carolyn Dugan March 30, 2022 March 30, 2022News

SUMMER POSITIONS 2022 Assistant Cook (1): Helps the head cook prepare and serve meals for all campers . Craft Barn/Canteen Person (1):In charge of running the craft barn, helping weekly Directors with crafts. This position Also runs the Canteen which serves snacks to campers 2x/day. Lifeguard (2): Works with a team to run the waterfront area and ensure safety of campers. (Do not need to be lifegurad certified, but CPR/First Aid a plus) Maintenance Person(1): Helps to maintain the grounds and facilities . Room and board included in compensation If you have questions or are interested in applying, contact Rev.…

Spring in to Camp will be May 19-21, 2022

Carolyn Dugan March 30, 2022 March 30, 2022Events, News

Spring is around the corner! You are invited to join us anytime May 19-21 to help prepare the camp space for the summer season. This is the time we open up and clean the cabins, take care of the trails, stock wood, do some mini-forestry, make sure the lodges are in good order and more. There is something for all ages and abilities. Meals and lodging are free! Please let Carolyn know by May 18th if you plan to come up and help: carolyn.dugan@abcofwi.org or call/text 715-281-2269. To learn more about Spring In to Camp and Fall Out of Camp…

2022 Camp Registration is OPEN

Carolyn Dugan March 30, 2022 March 30, 2022Events, News

You can find the link here to register for the 2022 summer camping season. We are again asking that if you can pay on-line, please do so the week prior to your camp. We will be able to take payment at the time of check in via cash or check only. Here is the full flyer and more detailed information can be found at our FAQ page and Information Sheet The theme this summer is “Direction” Psalm 43:3 (MSG) Give me your lantern and compass, give me a map, So I can find my way to the sacred mountain, to…

Camp Dates for Programming 2022

Carolyn Dugan February 27, 2022 February 27, 2022Events, News 0

Sr. High (just finished 9-12 grade): June 12-18 Jr. High (just finished 7-8 grade): June 19-25 Junior (just finished 5-6 grade): June 26-July 2 Grandily Camp (for families and anyone over 18 that wants to attend): July 3-6 Kayak/Canoe Camp: July 8-10 Middler (just finished 3-4 grade): July 10-16 Primary (just finished 1-2 grade): July 10-13 Reunion Camp: July 29-31 There will also be a project “week” camp where you can come help us work on a project or two – week and projects are TBD and info will be added as we know more. We are assessing our COVID…

Ice Fishing at Camp Tamarack – Feb 12th, 2022

Carolyn Dugan January 26, 2022 January 26, 2022Events, News 0

You are invited to join us at Camp Tamarack on Saturday, Feb 12th for a day of ice fishing! If you have your own equipment, come on up and set up for a fun day on the ice. If you don’t have equipment and want to try or see what it is all about, come on up and we will get you started. There will be a campfire on the shore to keep warm, plus we will have a lunch available for $5/person. All you need to do is email Carolyn at carolyn.dugan@abcofwi.org to let us know you are coming…

Registration Open for Winter Youth Retreat!

Carolyn Dugan December 26, 2021 January 5, 2022Events, News 0

Winter Youth Retreat is scheduled for Jan 21st – 23rd, 2022. This time is set for those currently in 7th-12th grade- FOR 2022 we are opening the time up to those in college/post high school (4 years) – to come together for worship, Bible study, games and more. Our guests this year are past camper and volunteer Oscar Engh and past camper and staff member Alyssa Krieg. They are both published authors and we will be spending some time with them hearing about their experience as writers and what it means to share their gift. There will be time to…

Camp for Christmas Fundraiser!

Carolyn Dugan November 6, 2021 November 6, 2021Events, News 0

If you are looking for the perfect present for that Camper/Leader/Volunteer/Staff member in your life – do we have something for you 🙂 The link will be open for 3 weeks – closes Nov 27th and we need 46 items purchased in order for this to be successful. You can have items delivered to your home or delivered to the Region Office for pick up at the office or Camp after approximately Dec. 14th. You can take a look at and order your items HERE

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