Camp Timberlane for Boys

Camp Timberlane for Boys offers waterskiing, sailing, advanced canoeing, swimming, fishing, rock climbing, an adventure ropes course, mountain biking, archery, riflery, and campcrafts. Campers choose activities and sign up 3 times per 4-week session, and each activity series includes 4 one-hour instruction periods.

Programs

• Camp Timberlane for Boys — boys ages 8-17 · 4 or 8 weeks; activities sign up 3 times per 4-week session
• Waterskiing — available during camp
• Sailing — available during camp
• Advanced Canoeing — available during camp
• Swimming — available during camp
• Fishing — available during camp
• Rock Climbing — available during camp
• Adventure Ropes Course — available during camp
• Mountain Biking — available during camp
• Archery — available during camp
• Riflery — available during camp
• Campcrafts — available during camp

At a glance

• Ages: 8–17 years old
• General schedule: Each year 160 boys from over 30 cities across the US join us for 4 or 8 weeks. Activities are chosen 3 times per each 4-week session, and each activity series includes 4 one-hour activity instruction periods. A sample daily schedule lists wake-up at 8:00 AM, breakfast at 8:30 AM, cabin cleanup at 9:15 AM, first period at 10:00 AM, and second period at 11:00 AM.

About the provider

Camp Timberlane for Boys serves boys ages 8-17. Sam Kahn is the Owner and Director, and the team includes assistant directors and about 85 staff members. In 2020, the camp celebrated its 60th summer of camping fun and friendship.

Each camper chooses activities. They sign up for activities 3 times per 4-week session. Each activity series includes 4 instruction periods, each an hour long. Campers cannot take the same activity twice in one activity series. Cabin groups consist of 8-12 campers who are in the same grade level in school, with 3 or 4 counselors per cabin.

What families say

“My son came home more confident and independent than ever!” — Parent of 1st year camper

“Camp Timberlane is a fantastic place for boys to spend a few weeks away from the pressures of everyday life, unplug, and spend uninterrupted time being young, energetic, and carefree. Our son has greatly benefited from the camp experience and will carry the memories and relationships made at Timberlane with him, always.” — Parent of 4 year camper

“I could not ask for a better experience for my son for camp. It is not only a fun place but it is safe and meaningful where the kids can grow and become young caring men.” — Parent of 2nd year camper

Last updated November 5, 2026.