Camp Name: The Timbers
Camp Focus: A progressive wilderness adventure camp for girls
Owner: Girl Scouts Fair Winds Council
Director: Jarrah Buch
Address: Timbers Trail Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone Number: (810) 720-9052 or (231) 946-898
Fax Number: (231)946-9078
Email: jbuch@gsfwc.org
Website: www.gsfwc.org/camps.asp
Camp Type: A progressive wilderness adventure camp, serving girls entering grades 6-12
Camp Season: June-August
Setting:
The Timbers is located near Traverse City, featuring lakes, rolling hills, sand dunes and cherry orchards. The Timbers itself is 262 acres of forests, fields and lakes that surround the camp facilities.
The property and facilities at The Timbers are geared toward outdoor programming. Campers and staff live in platform tents with wooden floors and canvas walls and roof. There are several buildings that are used for programs, as well as a group initiatives course, a 50-foot climbing tower, 25-foot high ropes course, two smallcraft areas and one waterfront swimming area.
Gender: Female
Camp Capacity: 120
Pricing: $285-$800 depending on legnth and type of program

Swimming, Backpacking, Biking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Volleyball, Ropes Course, Initiatives Course, Arts & Crafts, Out-of-camp Trips, Outdoor cooking, Scuba Diving

At The Timbers, our goal is to offer personal growth opportunities to our campers through outdoor adventure programming. We place high emphasis on offering group decision-making and leadership opportunities as well as exciting recreational programming. The Timbers staff act as supportive guides as the campers plan their own program schedules.

Programs are designed specifically to enhance self-esteem, encourage positive risk taking behaviors and provide opportunity for challenge and growth in an age appropriate way. Campers will be able to interact with others from a variety of backgrounds, preparing them for the global marketplace of the future. Campers learn group discussion and decision making skills by planning their own activities (within established guidelines). Campers participate in cleaning and maintaining camp facilities, thus learning citizenship and a sense of responsibility. The Timbers provides a rustic environment to facilitate appreciation of the out-of-doors. Campers on overnights and trips experience primitive living conditions.

Campers register for a variety of trips throughout Northern Michigan and beyond. Specialties include biking, sailing, backpacking, and canoeing; we have programs for beginners through advanced participants. Destinations include The Manitou Islands, Isle Royale, Mackinac Island, the Boundary Waters, and much more!

To learn more about The Timbers, call (800)482-6734 or visit our website to download a brochure and registration form.

Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts welcome!!