Today was our Get To Know You day! After registration, the campers made themselves at home in their camp units. They engaged in name games in which they learned each camper’s name, took their swim test, and learned the rules of having a safe and fun camping experiencing! Opening campfire was a wonderful chance for … Continue reading Session 2 Running
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Wonderful Wednesday!
July 6, 2016 was an extremely hot and humid day. The day was mostly filled with swimming program activities which consisted of an all camp swim and Buffalo Swim. Some of our campers and staff tried their hands at archery again and played a game called gaga. Gaga is a game similar to kickball in … Continue reading Wonderful Wednesday!
1st Day of Session 1
Session 1 of 2016 for Camp Timbercrest is now in session! Our mighty campers have become quite accustomed to camp life. Upon arrival on July 3, 2016 each camper was responsible for preparing their place of stay inside their tent platform. Girls then began swim testing, had a wonderful dinner, and enjoyed the opening campfire. … Continue reading 1st Day of Session 1
Tremendous Thursday!
Thursday was our last Thursday of camp. It is definitely sad for the summer to end but we are all thankful for the experiences we have shared with the friends we have made. The morning went on as usual. Swimming and boating were both popular activities as well as archery and hiking. Our dinner Thursday … Continue reading Tremendous Thursday!
Tremendous Thursday!
Today was our last Thursday of camp. It is definitely sad for the summer to end but we are all thankful for the experiences we have shared with the friends we have made. The morning went on as usual. Swimming and boating were both popular activities as well as archery and hiking. Our dinner tonight … Continue reading Tremendous Thursday!
Session 6 Wednesday!
Wednesday was a very exciting day. The weather was great and the waterfront was opened up again. The morning started like all mornings with polar bear swim. Campers can come down to the swim area at 7am to take a dip in the lake which is actually much warmer than the air. In the morning the … Continue reading Session 6 Wednesday!
Tremendous Tuesday
This week is going by so fast! In the morning all of the units visited the trading post where they bought some awesome Camp Timbercrest items. Unfortunately, because of the large amounts of rain Monday night, swimming was closed. However, everyone engaged in some awesome alternative activities such as decorating swim caps and playing games … Continue reading Tremendous Tuesday
Session 6 Monday!
Monday was an awesome day here at Timbercrest. In the morning the girls all engaged in an array of activities from boating and swimming to archery to horseback riding. We were also very excited to welcome our core camp group Monday morning. Because of our around the world theme, our lunch was an accent lunch. … Continue reading Session 6 Monday!
Splendid Sunday!
Sunday we welcomed our session 6 campers! We are all very excited to finish out the summer strong. As girls arrived, they unpacked their belongings in their units and were introduced to their counselors for the week. When everyone made it to camp, all of the groups headed down to the waterfront for swim tests. The … Continue reading Splendid Sunday!
Fabulous Friday
Friday was the last day of session 5. We are sad to leave this beautiful camp but excited to see our families. After breakfast this morning, every unit went to their tents or lodge to pack to go home. Once packing was done everyone gathered outside of the dining hall for Friday Follies. Friday Follies … Continue reading Fabulous Friday