Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16 · $2,487/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–16

Timber Lake West Camp

Timber Lake West Camp · $2,487/week

A co-ed overnight camp in the Catskills, offering a diverse program for campers aged 7-16 with a focus on growth and...

▌ Editor's read Timber Lake West Camp's website loads successfully, presenting a professional and informative overview of their overnight camp program. The camp is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, and holds New York State license number 358500. The website states the camp has been operating for 60 years and was founded by Jay Jacobs. They explicitly mention conducting background checks on all staff members and maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4. The camp offers a comprehensive program for boys and girls aged 7-16, including athletics, aquatics, creative arts, and adventure activities. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the caring staff and the positive impact on their children's development. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@timberlakewest) and a Facebook page (TimberLakeWest).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Timber Lake West Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 760 E. Covert Road, Roscoe, NY 12776, USA
  • Phone: (516) 656-4210
  • Cost notes: Full 4-week session is $9950.

Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 27 to Aug 16.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks
  • Session 2 Jul 26 – Aug 16, 2026 · 4 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Two distinct 4-week sessions
  • Family atmosphere

↘ Watch for

  • No email address on website

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Timber Lake West Camp

What ages does Timber Lake West Camp accept?
Timber Lake West Camp is open to children ages 8–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Timber Lake West Camp cost?
Timber Lake West Camp publishes $2,487/week for the standard session. Full 4-week session is $9950. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Timber Lake West Camp's hours?
Timber Lake West Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Timber Lake West Camp accredited?
Yes — Timber Lake West Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Timber Lake West Camp?
Timber Lake West Camp is operated by a private business, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Timber Lake West Camp provide lunch?
Timber Lake West Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Timber Lake West Camp offer transportation?
Timber Lake West Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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