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Over 1 650 children

will be attending Tamarack Camps this
summer. Not since 1978 has Tamarack Camps experienced these high numbers.
Harvey Finkelberg, Executive Director, was asked what he saw as the reason for
this strong enrollment. "I believe that the Marketing and Recruitment Campaign
we embarked on has paid great dividends. We telephoned every camper and
parent after the summer and asked for their feedback, and sent them each a
Camper Survey. We set up our fee schedules to offer last year's fee for those who
registered in December of the current year. We held informational meetings for
new camper families, and we personally interviewed all new campers to answer
any questions and make them feel as comfortable as possible about going to
camp. We also added a lot of new programs such as waterskiing, circus camp, a
radio station, kayaking, and one week specialty camps which have been attractive
to many new and returning campers."
"Of course," said Mr. Finkelberg, "the real key to high enrollment is the
experience children had the previous summer. Our return rate is 75%, which in
the camping field is excellent."
Ruth Grey and Karen Lovinger, who assisted Tamarack Camps in their recruitment
drive, talked about all of the positive changes going on at camp for the upcoming
summer. Ms. Grey, who is also the Associate Director at Camp Maas, stated that
there will be a lot more emphasis on skill development in the specialty areas this
coming summer. "Developing new skills in canoeing, sailing, swimming; and a
variety of sports including tennis and baseball, is one of our top priorities." New
this summer at Camp Maas will be camp-wide plays, open to whoever is
interested.
Ms. Lovinger, who is the Assistant Director of Camp Tamarack at Brighton, feels
that the main reason for high enrollment is the excellent child care. "I am always
amazed and pleased by the response of our counselors in helping our young
campers deal with homesickness, living and playing with others, and the 1,001
issues that come up. It is a credit to our fine staff that our campers are so well
cared for."
Mitch Rosenwasser, coordinator of the Teen Travel Trips, points to the awesome,
once in a lifetime experience on the travel trips. Mitch stated that by the end of
November, all the trips were full with waiting lists, and a third Western 'Rip had
to be added to take care of the demand. He added that "I have been on all the
Teen Trips, and we are offering something very special to teens that no other
program can offer. The feelings and memories will remain with them forever."
Mr. Finkelberg expects enrollment for next summer to be even higher with the
positive response of the 1993 campers once they return home, and the new
facilities and programs planned for the 1994 season. He says, "the best
recruitment is from our own campers, and after this summer, everyone will want
to experience that "Tamarack Feeling."

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OPEN HOUSE

Come visit our wonderful facilities before the beginning
of camp. See the facilities and talk with staff.
Open house is a great opportunity so see camp.

Camp Tamarack at Brighton
Sunday, June 6
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Camp Maas
Sunday, June 13
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP MAAS, ORTONVILLE AND
CAMP TAMARACK, BRIGHTON

Camp Maas Ortonville
From Detroit, drive north on 1-75 to Exit 101.
Follow Grange Hall Road east, past Fire Department to Barron Road. Tim
left on. Barron Road for 1-1/2 miles to Perryville Road. Thrn right on
Perryville Road for 1/2 mile to camp entrance. Or take Northwestern
Highway to Telegraph (US-24). Go north on Telegraph and continue on
US-24 to US-10 (Dixie Highway). 'Run left and continue on US-10 for
approximately 17 miles to Grange Hall Road and proceed for 3 miles to
Barron Road. Mon left (north) 1-1/2 miles to Perryville Road. Be sure to
make a right turn onto Perryville Road and proceed 1/2 mile to camp
entrance.

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Camp Tamarack at Brighton
From Detroit, take 696 west to 1-96.
Follow 1-96 west past the US-23 exit to exit 147 (Brighton). At end of exit
ramp turn left. Go approximately 1/2 mile to the traffic light (Old US-23)
and make another left onto Old US-23. Camp is 5.5 miles north on Old
US-23, on your left.

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One Week Specialty Camps for Children
Entering Grades 5-8 at Camp Maas

July 4 - July 9 or July 11 - July 16 or July 18 - July 23

Tennis

Fine Arts

Sports Camp

The Tennis Camp will provide 5-7 hours of Tennis
a day with professional instruction by certified
coaches in three levels.

This program includes instruction in all 4 areas by
this highly qualified staff.

Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Floor Hockey. Learn
the fundamentals of each sport with trained
coaches. Skill Development, Games and Awards
will be part of Sports Camp.

Beginner, Novice, Intermediate Instruction, Strat-
egy, Matches and Skill Development are all part of
this program.

Horseback Riding

Beginners will learn all the basics of caring,
grooming and riding horses. Instruction and Skill
Development will be a major part of this program.
Trail rides and overnight riding trips will be offered.

ARTS & CRAFTS
Sculpture
Ceramics
Printing

AUDIO-VISUAL
Photography
Animation
Movie Making

DRAMA
Play Preparation
and Production

DANCE
Jazz Ballet
Basic Movement
Classical Ballet
Folk Dancing

Waterfront

Waterskiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing,
Kayaking. Learn how to waterski, sail, canoe and
kayak with professionally trained staff. Small
groups, intensive instruction that will be aimed at
your level — Theory, Skill Development, Mini-
Regatta and Awards are all part of this week.

