OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP

TIMBERLAKE

BOYS AND GENDER NON-BINARY
AGES 9-14

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Campers Accomplishing the Extraordinary

Timberlake encourages our youth to find their voice as they explore the wonders of nature while pushing through physical boundaries. The Vermont wilderness is the perfect backstop for encouraging our campers to learn new skills and enjoy the power of community.

Campers will tap into curiosity, strength and resilience, as they climb the hillside, build bridges, learn to canoe or try a new food for the first time. All while connecting on a deeper level with new friends.

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TIMBERLAKE CAMP DIRECTOR

John Kalapos

With over ten summers spent at Farm & Wilderness, I am thrilled to share another summer with the incredible campers and staff of Timberlake. I love the simple, wonderful moments that happen so often at F&W:

When a camper achieves their first rating; seeing that initial sense of curiosity morphing into determination and becoming pride in accomplishment.
The serene, quiet shuffle of a cabin heading to morning barn chores.
The hum of excitement pulses from the upper lodge three times a day at mealtime.
The undeniable magic of a Council Fire.

We get to experience these moments together because Timberlake is a place that embraces simplicity while simultaneously providing endless opportunities for wonder, discovery, and adventure—a paradox that can only be explained by one thing: Camp Magic.

We reflect on these moments long after heading home for the summer. Getting to play a part in making Camp Magic happen is a humbling and awesome responsibility that I share with all our campers and staff. F&W sparked my love for experiential education, and I spent the six years prior to becoming TL Director teaching at Buxton, a progressive boarding school. For the last three of those years, I have been the Associate Head of the School, where I am responsible for making sure our program aligns with the same progressive values that make F&W special. Every summer what I most look forward to is getting to know your camper so they can share in the Magic!

TIMBERLAKE CAMP

2026 Dates

EXPLORE A TIME FOR ADVENTURE

Session 1:	Wednesday, June 24 - Thursday, July 16
Session 2:	Sunday, July 19 - Sunday, August 9

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Cabin Life

EXPLORE A TIME FOR ADVENTURE

Housing: Cabin groups are based on age with a mix of new and returning campers. Campers begin each morning together with an uninterrupted view of the woods. The cabins are all open three-sided wood structures with individual bunks and storage for each camper. As we build community, it’s important each camper still has their space and campers enjoy personalizing their bunk.

Facilities: Shared facilities are nearby for all their hygiene needs, including fresh water and hot showers.

EXPERIENCE OUTCOMES

What Your Camper Will Learn

A summer at Timberlake is a magical experience - camp magic is real! We build the adventure in support of these three outcomes for our campers:

AUDACITY - Campers believe that anything is possible and make a commitment to do whatever it takes to make those possibilities real.

SINCERITY - Campers acknowledge, realize, and honor their authentic feelings. They treat others with kindness and gentleness during interactions because they acknowledge that others have authentic feelings as well.

INTERDEPENDENCE - Campers recognize that they are an integral part of the whole. They grow comfortable with asking for support and matching their unique offerings with the needs of community.

WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY

"Our son had a great cabin, developed strong relationships with his counselors, experienced all the different camp activities and came away with a sense of community and responsibility."

""I am amazed at how much F&W has done to create an environment where my son can shine as his true self.""

""Every year that my son has come back from the camp we have seen amazing growth. His experiences at camp have helped shape his confidence and accelerate his maturity. The bonding and nurturing environment has left a tremendous impact on my son.""

""Our older kid who is more reserved volunteered for and completed the 2.7 mile circuit swim. I love that he was offered a challenge and then was supported to complete it. He was so proud to tell me about it at pick up.""

Explore Life at Timberlake Camp

Every day there are new activities to challenge our campers as they explore the natural world, push through physical boundaries and create music and memories.

Mornings begin just after sunrise with campers working together taking care of animals and other chores vital for the community. After a hearty breakfast, the Timberlake band leads a full set of rousing sing alongs. After connecting through harmony and volume, everyone makes their way down to our Silent Meeting circle. We sit together in the woods and silently take the pulse of the day before jumping into a busy morning. Campers are learning and practicing diverse skills from learning knots and swinging an axe, to swim lessons, rock climbing or carpentry.

Afternoons are a time when campers are choosing the program that works best for them. After a rest hour, campers may choose a day hike on the ridgeline, ascending the crags of a stone chimney to framing out hutches for farm rabbits and joining a long-distance swim. Or they may choose an activity they or their friends are offering with staff. Through these activities, campers of every age are called on for their contributions and leadership.

Evening is a time for a different energy. Some nights we are building a stronger community with facilitated discussions on race and gender, while holding good boundaries for each other. Other nights are reserved for spectacular All Camp Games events, eagerly awaited as the sun sets. Council Fires gather our community as one for laughter and appreciation, while other nights each cabin chooses what they would like most to do. Campers settle down as the quiet bell tolls the end of the day, as they fall to sleep in good company.

EXPERIENCE LIFE IN THE OUTDOORS

Activities

Outdoor Living Skills

Timberlake campers learn a variety of new skills from knot tying, knife and ax safety to plant and animal identification. They can work up to various challenges such as a guided 24 hour solo, using a map and compass to navigate back to camp and lead a trail construction team.

Trips

Campers explore the wilderness with 3-4 night hiking, canoeing, or rock climbing trips providing opportunities to learn new skills for wilderness travel. Each camper learns the basics from how to set up tarps and tents, packing a well-balanced backpack and using a topographical map for navigation.

Barns and Gardens

From milking goats to collecting eggs and harvesting beans for dinner and learning how to help sustain nutrients in the land. Campers see their food comes from their efforts, not just a plastic bag.

Waterfront

At Farm and Wilderness, campers engage in regular swimming activities, where they have fun jumping from the docks on a rope swing and playing games in the refreshing water. Our swim instruction is a part of our commitment to teaching valuable skills for a future of outdoor adventures and meaningful experiences

Work Projects

Campers have ample opportunity to use their hands for building projects such as adding a new deck to a camp building or helping with timber framing or siding a barn. They enjoy using their imaginations to create creative structures that reflect the epic nature of Timberlake.

Arts

Creativity reigns with our Timberlake campers as they express themselves in pottery, giant hand puppets and stencil art. Our house band leads campers in songs every morning and our Council Fire holds an open mic space for skits and songs.

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