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Congregation Shaarey Zedek

CSZ Family Camp 

  • 📅Friday, April 10, 2026
  • 🕐4:00 pm – April 11, 2026 1:00 pm
  • 📍Congregation Shaarey Zedek
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Come join Rabbi Yoni Dahlen and your CSZ family for an entertaining, engaging and spiritual weekend at Butzel Conference Center with Tamarack Camps at FAMILY CAMP!  Along with childcare, special events for adults, and housekeeping, five kosher meals will be served.

Enjoy enriching Shabbat programming with our clergy, five meals, nighttime Shomrim, comfortable lodging with amenities including babysitting and Wi-Fi We’ll spend time at Farber Farm, Pioneer Skills Village, adult giant swing, and so much more!

Thanks  to the generosity of the Mel and Helene Wallace Youth Retreat Fund, all CSZ member families are eligible for subsidized pricing.

Meet new families, catch up with friends, and spend a weekend at Tamarack Camps with your CSZ Village. Register today!

Opportunities to help plan/volunteer too!

Rate includes:  

  • All activities and program facilitation by Tamarack Camps
  • Nighttime coverage for children during adult activities
  • 5 meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday breakfast)  
  • Snacks
  • Lodging 2 nights
  • Wi-Fi

Note: Arrival at Butzel Conference Center at approximately 4-6 p.m. Friday (in time for Shabbos dinner). Departure from Butzel Conference Center at approximately noon on Sunday.

Village

Curriculum

Our curriculum is written for our school by our Rabbis and Director of Youth and Family Learning. Each grade level has specific goals and learning targets that encompass the following areas:  

Learning and practicing Jewish rituals, holidays, and ethical actions, emphasizing how these observances connect individuals to Jewish tradition and community. 

Fostering a connection to Israel by exploring its geography, history, and significance as the Jewish homeland. 

Centering on learning and understanding Torah stories, characters, and teachings, and applying their lessons to daily life. 

Emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior, acts of kindness (Gemilut Chasadim), and fulfilling obligations like Tzedakah (charity). 

Exploring the meaning and practice of prayer, teaching students how to communicate with God and understand the significance of different prayers. 

Focusing on learning the Hebrew alphabet, vocabulary, and basic reading skills to engage with Jewish texts and prayers. 

Each grade level explores these themes through engaging and age-appropriate lessons. Teachers use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including the Chai Curriculum. 

Staff

We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of professional Jewish educators. Our teachers receive weekly planning time, during which they use our curriculum and learning goals to craft engaging lesson plans. They benefit from regular coaching and feedback from our Director of Youth and Family Learning and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year. Our educators are passionate about their students and committed to their growth and success.

Family Programs

Throughout the year, we invite families to celebrate with us! Parents, grandparents, and siblings are welcome to join us for special Religious School mornings filled with music, food, and community celebration as we observe holidays such as Sukkot, Tu B’Shevat, and Passover as a school community. Families and students are also encouraged to attend our weekly Shabbat services, where we offer youth activities for children of all ages. Participating in Shabbat helps our students connect their learning and apply it in a congregational setting, fostering a deeper connection to our synagogue community.