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 in 2021 we will be 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.
Camp for Christmas Fundraiser!
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    Â
Fishing Fun day and Tournament
Join Us Sat, Sept 11th for a Fishing Fun Day at Camp! Jeff Kersten and Patrick Lehman will be leading a fishing tournament on Knight and Orlando Lakes. Schedule: Fri: if you are staying overnight, you are welcome to come to camp anytime after 7pm to settle in. Sat: 6:45-7:30 Breakfast 7:30-12:00 On the water 12:00-12:45 Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 Continued fishing and various activities including casting, fly tying and more You DO need a fishing license if 17 or older (will need a guardian if under 18 and staying over night) The competition may include biggest Northern by fish,…
Updated COVID Policy 15June2021
EAA week – we have a place you can land
Are you going to the EAA AirVenture July 26th-August 1st? Need a place to stay that is quiet and less than an hour away? The Basile Retreat Center at Camp Tamarack is a great option! Rates per night/room: $89 for 1-2 people, $119 for 3 people or $149 for 4 people. Each room has a double bed and bunk beds as well as its bathroom/shower. Wi-Fi is available upon request. Activities included with your stay: swimming (no lifeguard), boating (canoes, kayaks and all equipment provided), hiking trails, carpet ball, GAGA ball pit and more…. Please note that Camp Tamarack does…
Spring In to Camp – reminder
Update to Summer 2021 dates and more opportunities!
For the summer programming, we will be adding a Reunion “weekend”, some Project Camps, plus a Canoe Camp! See the dates below: Sr High – completed 9-12th grade June 20-23 Jr High – completed 7th/8th grade June 23-26 Primary – completed 1st/2nd grade June 27 – 30 Middler – completed 3rd/4th grade June 27-30 Grandily – All ages June 30-July 3 Junior – completed 5th/6th grade July 4-7 Project Camp I – July 11-15 Reunion “weekend” – July 16-17 Project Camp II – July 18 – 22 Canoe Camp weekend – July 23-25 Postcards will be sent out with info…
Sars-COV-2 (COVID-19) Plan for 2021 (Updated 21Mar21)
This information is subject to change depending on updated information on infection rates, CDC guidelines, vaccinations and further testing. Any changes or updates will be communicated on the Camp and Region websites and social media as well as directly with groups it may affect. As stewards of creation including the space of Camp Tamarack and the people who would be there in any capacity as staff, volunteers, rentals, retreat attendees and such we are looking at the following guidelines to keep people safe during this time of pandemic and health concerns. We understand the diverse responses to the pandemic…
Spring in to Camp 2021
Join us for (Socially Distanced) Spring Into Camp 2021 Thurs May 13th – Grounds and Spaces   Saturday May 15th – John Gray and Tamarack Lodges Thurs May 20th – Grounds and Spaces   Saturday May 22nd – Cabins and Waterfront All 4 days will run from approximately 8am to 4pm – lunch will be provided. Spring into Camp is devoted to getting Camp Tamarack ready for the summer season. The power and water are turned back on, the waterfront is set up, trails are cleared, and the cabins get cleaned up for the summer. There is much to do…
Summer 2021 Camp dates
Tentative camp dates have been set for this summer – please note we will finalize all dates two months prior to the camp as we watch CDC data and work with health officials. Sr High – completed 9-12th grade June 20-23 Jr High – completed 7th/8th grade June 23-26 Primary – completed 1st/2nd grade June 27 – 30 Middler – completed 3rd/4th grade June 27-30 Grandily – All ages June 30-July 3 Junior – completed 5th/6th grade July 4-7