TIMBER POINTE OUTDOOR CENTER

Think Outside (No Box Required): 

This summer, we'll offer 5-day inclusive Adventure Day Camp experiences for children ages 5-17 with or without disabilities (with programming designed for a developmental age of 5-13), as well as 5-night Overnight Camp experiences for both youth with disabilities (ages 7-17) and adults with disabilities (ages 18+)!! For its' third year, we'll offer one inclusive overnight camp session for youth ages 7-17 with OR without disabilities, to expand on the powerful friendships we've seen form through our inclusive day camp program! Due to our packed summer schedule, we have shifted away from summertime Family Retreats, but continue to offer our beloved 2-night Family Retreats in the Spring and Fall for families who have a child with a disability. 

 

Camp as an Essential Experience:

Without a doubt, people need camp-- now more than ever before. The past few years, we safely re-introduced a sense of normalcy, a sense of community, a sense of connection here at Timber Pointe. We implemented programming that inspires imagination and encourages enthusiastic engagement in outdoor recreation, where all can participate and thrive. Finally, we created a space where campers made new friends and re-gained confidence in social interaction, where families both relaxed and experienced the excitement of new adventures together, and where individuals began to process and heal while feeling 100% included, 100% empowered, and 100% safe. We can't wait to continue helping campers and families grow and thrive year-round in 2024!

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An Intentional Camp- Program Goals and Outcomes:

Camp is a ton of fun, and we can't wait for you to discover all the fun activities that await here at Timber Pointe! However, camp is so much more than a fun time (or as we like to say, so much s’more)—camp influences the way a camper feels about themselves and the world around them, and teaches or builds upon life-long skills. Timber Pointe is intentional about designing programming and creating a camp culture/community that produce the following goals and outcomes: 

• We intend for all campers and guests to feel included and empowered at camp! Therefore, all campers will have the opportunity and possibility to participate in every activity offered during a camp session, with the use of adaptive equipment and strategies to support all ability levels.

  • We acknowledge, celebrate, and build upon successes that are unique to each individual— everyone’s wins look a little different!

  • We always start with the most minimal level of support, and add in supports as necessary. When an adaptation is presented, campers will be given the choice to utilize the adaptation.

• We intend for all campers and guests to develop and practice a more comprehensive, positive, healthy and productive skillset that will help them throughout life and beyond camp. Specifically, we intend for campers to gain and display the following skills during their time with us:

  • Building positive relationships with both peers and adults (if camper is youth) through positive interactions with individuals at camp both familiar and unfamiliar (friends old and new!) of all abilities, identities and backgrounds

  • Displaying increased independence over the duration of the camp session

  • Participating in new activities, trying new things, and gaining new perspectives while at camp

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Camp Reimagined:

In the Summers of 2020-2023, Timber Pointe was able to think outside the box to give an incredible camp experience to hundreds of day campers, families, and overnight campers while prioritizing the health and safety of all. With respect and care towards our mission and camper population served, Timber Pointe continues to monitor COVID-19 Community Levels and employ practices to ensure we are doing our very best to keep all of our campers, staff, and guests safe at camp, while keeping the spirit and magic of camp at the center of our programs.