Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $2,396/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment

Catskill Mountains · $2,396/week · ★ 4.5 (102 reviews)

Traditional co-ed overnight camp in the Catskill Mountains with a wide range of activities.

▌ Editor's read Timber Lake Camp's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The camp, founded by Jay Jacobs, has been operating for over 60 years, indicating significant experience in the industry. The website explicitly states a camper-to-staff ratio of 4:1 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a commitment to camper safety. Timber Lake Camp is a traditional overnight camp for boys and girls, offering a diverse array of activities including athletics, waterfront activities, creative arts, and adventure programs. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, wide variety of activities, and positive impact on their children's development.
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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 7–16

Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment 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: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2369 State Route 28, Shandaken, NY 12480, USA
  • Phone: (516) 656-4200
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: All-inclusive tuition. Early payment discount.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Aug 15.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Full Season Jun 27 – Aug 15, 2026 · 8 weeks · $16,775

↗ What parents like

  • All-inclusive tuition
  • Wide range of activities

↘ Watch for

  • No short sessions

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment

What ages does Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment accept?
Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Camp - Early Payment cost?
Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment publishes $2,396/week for the standard session. All-inclusive tuition. Early payment discount. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment's hours?
Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment 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 Camp - Early Payment accredited?
Yes — Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment 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 Camp - Early Payment?
Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment 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 Camp - Early Payment provide lunch?
Yes — Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment offer transportation?
Timber Lake Camp - Early Payment 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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