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S.F.A., Grove Lunch, Overnights and Beyond!

Another great day down the winding road! But this one started a little differently. We had our first late (8:45AM) wakeup, and believe it or not, many slept the latest they’d ever slept before. Camp Timber Tops is an active … Continue reading

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S.F.A., Intercamp Games, Overnights and More!

Another great day down the winding road! But this one started a little differently. We had our first late (8:45AM) wakeup, and believe it or not, many slept the latest they’d ever slept before. Camp Timber Tops is an active … Continue reading

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6 Benefits (of MANY!) of Overnight Camp

Westchester Family Magazine’s summer guide just published an article entitled “6 Reasons to Try Camp This Summer.” Passed along to us by a camp parent, the article reminded her, and it reminds us, of the lasting impact of Camp Timber … Continue reading

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What Your Daughter Will Get Out of Camp

In addition to practicing a back handspring and perfecting the butterfly, the intangible lessons of camp know no bounds. In fact, it’s these more abstract takeaways that make the biggest impact on our campers. When we talk to families about … Continue reading

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5 Things from Greeley Today

Hello, friendly followers! Here’s a “lazy day” version of the day’s events (hey, it was a lazy day, after all)! 1. Lazy day! Yup! SFA again! We love Thursdays! In addition to normal free choice, we also had a special … Continue reading

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Reminders from CTT!

It’s that time of the year! You forget what your living room floor looks like under all of that camp gear, you’re constantly hearing the most up-to-date countdown to camp (single digits!), and you miss them already. Take a deep … Continue reading

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Signs It’s Almost Time for Camp!

1. You begin almost every sentence with, “at camp I…” 2. You have a pile in your room for “camp stuff.’ 3. You’re having dreams about that amazing moment on the first day of camp when get out of the … Continue reading

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Packing Tips for New Counselors!

You’ve just landed this AMAZING job at Camp Timber Tops and you’ll be turning onto Route 6 before you know it. You can practically hear the campers singing in the Dining Hall. Before you leave for the best summer of … Continue reading

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Earth Day, Every Day

Every day is Earth Day at camp. It starts when you wake up in the morning. You breathe in the fresh mountain air, smell the pines, hear the birds outside your cabin window. You open the screen door and feel … Continue reading

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How Camp Prepares Us for College

As high school seniors are making their final college decisions, we’re reminded of how grateful we are for camp; there’s just nothing like camp in preparing kids for college! After all, embarking on a new adventure by yourself, without the … Continue reading

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