Monthly Archives: June 2014

HI, from CAMP!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

It’s here! It’s happening! Let the fun begin! Last night, counselors wrote an “I’m OK” postcard home introducing themselves and the bunk. It’s a real card, hand-written note, covered in bugspray and sunscreen from a long, happy, first camp day. … Continue reading →

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Final Moments: Tips for Parents Before the Big Day!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

It’s incredibly natural to go into apocalyptic mode in these next forty-eight hours. You know what we’re talking about: What do you want your last meal to be? Do you want to see a final movie tonight or just relax … Continue reading →

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SUMMER MEANS…

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

Arms full of friendship bracelets. Evening program. Longs and longs to breakfast. (Shorts and shorts soon after.) The pizza song. The chicken song. The trying song. The winning song. Our team is reeeed hot. Canteen. Jogging logs. Job wheels. Campfires. … Continue reading →

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Top 10 List: What We’re Looking Forward To!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

As it gets warmer and warmer outside, we can only think of one thing: take us to CAMP! Take us to the mountains! Here are just a few of the things we can’t WAIT for: 10) THE MOUNTAIN AIR! Is … Continue reading →

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Visiting Artists & Professionals at Camp!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

We’ve talked about the physical changes we’ve made to camp this summer, but how about special programming? Check it out! Best summer ever!

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A Look at “Homesick and Happy”

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

This blog was written by Jenny Swerdlow, a former Timber Tops camper and counselor. Jenny spent nine summers at Timber Tops and went on to pursue developmental  psychology in “the real world.” She is now a full-time camp person, working … Continue reading →

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Thanks, 2014 New Campers & Families!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

What a weekend! Camp Timber Tops has a a pretty amazing tradition: we invite all first-time campers and their families up to camp to spend their first weekend at Timber Tops together! Families stay overnight in their own bunks before … Continue reading →

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Bus “Letters” (AKA EMAILS) Have Been Sent!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Camp Timber Tops

If you haven’t already received your transportation confirmation, please check your inbox (or maybe even a spam box!) for an email from the camp office which went out earlier TODAY! We sent you important information! If you didn’t receive an … Continue reading →

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