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Camp Timberlane

Camp Timberlane · $2,000/week

Camp Timberlane is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys in Woodruff, Wisconsin, offering a wide range of activities focused on skill development and ...

▌ Editor's read Camp Timberlane's website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of their program. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has been owned and operated by the Alpert family for over 60 years, with Ted and Barbara Alpert as founders and their son, Mike Alpert, now serving as director. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. It is an overnight camp for boys, offering activities such as watersports, athletics, and creative arts. Google reviews for 'Camp Timberlane Woodruff' show a 4.9-star rating based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their sons' development and the strong sense of community. Social media handles include @camptimberlane on Instagram and 'camptimberlane' on Facebook.
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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 8–15

Camp Timberlane is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 8–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: P.O. Box 1188, Woodruff, WI 54568, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Sibling discount available. Charter bus transportation available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Timberlane

What ages does Camp Timberlane accept?
Camp Timberlane is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Timberlane cost?
Camp Timberlane publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling discount available. Charter bus transportation available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Timberlane's hours?
Camp Timberlane 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 Camp Timberlane accredited?
Yes — Camp Timberlane 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 Camp Timberlane?
Camp Timberlane 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 Camp Timberlane provide lunch?
Camp Timberlane 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.

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