Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Message from the Council Program Director:

Thank you for choosing Camp Tamarack!

For 2025, we have worked diligently to revamp our Leaders Guide and to create an advanced program for our more tenured Scouts to continue their growth and advancement. In addition, we continue to hold a high standard of teaching merit badges while providing a premier outdoor experience for our Scouts and Scouters.

Registration is open and our updated leaders guide is now available for your review.  We ask that all attendeees, new and prior, review this leaders guide due to the updates that we have made.  We encourage you to reach out with any questions and suggestions that you might have!

~ Jason Yoder, LaSalle Council Program Director


 

2025 Summer Camp Leaders Guide and Merit Badge Schedule - Click Here

 


Camp Tamarack is 120 acres of (LaSalle Council) Wood Lake Scout Reservation. W.L.S.R. is approximately 500 acres and sits just south of Jones, Michigan. W.L.S.R. surrounds two natural Lakes fed by seven springs.


2025 Summer Camp Prices:

Scouts- $375

Adults- $180


Health Form and Paperwork Requirements: 

Please remember to bring the following Forms: 

  1. Scouting America Health Form with parts ABC
  2. Over The Counter Medication Form
  3. Medical Administered Records Form

Background Check Process:

The state of Michigan requires that all Leaders and Adults who are attending Camp Tamarack must email a completed background check the the Camp Director BEFORE Attending Summer Camp. 

This background check must include a "Criminal History Background Check" and a "Child Abuse / Neglect Registry Clearance".  The results must be provided to the camp director prior to attending camp. The state of Michigan requires these forms from all adults who plant to attend summer camp. These results may be submitted using the form below: 

1) Michigan Residents you must complete the forms below: 

  • Central Registry Clearance Request - DHS-1929 Form
  • Reference Request Form
  • Once you have completed these forms, please Complete the "REQUEST FOR CENTRAL REGISTRY CLEARANCE" form (below) and email to mail, fax, or email ALL FORMS to MiLEAP - CCBC based on the instructions included on the letter. Once you have submitted your Registry Clearance Request form, the results will be send to LaSalle Council.
  • Once you receive your clearance confirmation, please up your confirmation, YPT Certification, Reference Request Form using the Submission Form below. 

2) Indiana Residents must use the following resources:

3) Illinois Residents must use the following resources:

4) All Other States Not Listed:

 

File Name Description
2025 Camp Tamarack Leaders Guide & Merit Badge Schedule We are pleased to release our 2025 Summer Camp Leaders guide and Merit Badge Schedule. Our form this year is more comprehensive and helps to reflect the merit badges we are planning to offer over the next few years. We encourage all leaders and attendees of Summer Camp at Camp Tamarack to review this updated guide. Download
Background Check - Central Registry Clearance Letter for Camp Staff / Adult Attendees - 2025 This request for central registry clearance form is submitted to the licensing unit to determine if a camp staff member/volunteer who is 21 years of age or older able to participate in the state of Michigan as required by MCL 722.119. Once you have completed your necessary forms, please Submit this form and the others to LARA-BCHSAFCCampclearance@michigan.gov Download
Background Check - HOW TO OBTAIN CLEARANCES FOR OTHER STATES EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS Camp organizations are required to complete background (MCL 722.115d) and central registry child abuse/neglect (MCL 722.119) clearances for prospective staff members whose permanent address is not listed as Michigan. A valid driver’s license or state identification document will be used to verify permanent address. Employees and volunteers, without regard to compensation, are held to the same background and central registry clearance standard. Download
Camp Tamarack Map Download
Health Form - Over The Counter Health Form Download
Health Form - Scouting America Health Form ABC Download
Illinois CFS-689 Illinois Residents must complete the CFS 689: Authorization for Background Check for Programs Not Licensed by DCFS. Download
LaSalle Council Campership Application Please complete and submit to the Council Program Director at LaSalle.Council@scouting.org prior to April 15th. Download
LaSalle Council Refund Policy Download
Tentaroo Support - How to Register for Summer Camp Download