Camp Timber Tops
Girls' overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains offering a wide range of activities and fostering independence.
▌ Editor's read Camp Timber Tops is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'Safety & Health' page. The camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded in 1932 by Hughie Black, according to their 'About Us' section. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'Staff' page, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp also details its commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff, on their 'Safety & Health' page. This information suggests a well-established and safety-conscious operation.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Timber Tops 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
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 130 Timber Tops Rd, Greeley, PA 18425
- Phone: (570) 226-4561
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full summer fee is $16,600 for 7 weeks.
↗ What parents like
- Girls-only environment
- Focus on empowerment and friendship
↘ Watch for
- No co-ed interaction
- Website is dated
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Timber Tops
- What ages does Camp Timber Tops accept?
- Camp Timber Tops 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 Camp Timber Tops cost?
- Camp Timber Tops publishes $2,371/week for the standard session. Full summer fee is $16,600 for 7 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Timber Tops accredited?
- Yes — Camp Timber Tops is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Camp Timber Tops?
- Camp Timber Tops is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Camp Timber Tops provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Timber Tops 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 Camp Timber Tops offer transportation?
- Camp Timber Tops 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.
- How does Camp Timber Tops compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Greeley?
- Camp Timber Tops is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Greeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Timber Tops with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Timber Tops.
- Camp Timber Tops · Greeley, PA · Ages 7–16 · $2,629/week
- Pine Forest Camp · Pocono Mountains · Ages 7–16 · $2,371/week
- Pine Forest Camp - First Half-Season · Pocono Mountains · Ages 7–17 · $2,600/week
- Pine Forest Camp - Full Season · Pocono Mountains · Ages 7–17 · $2,371/week