We believe that developing skills already acquired and facing the challenges of learning new ones implants in a boy incentive for growth and self-improvement leading to enhanced maturity and self-confidence. Planning and organization are essential as boys find comfort in routine but the organizing hand is intended to guide not dominate. Planning is flexible and the individual camper has a wide range of choices of activities. Also, every boy has part of each day to do what he pleases, in contrast to the hectic, scheduled lives most of us experience during the school year. The necessary routine supplements rather than restricts the exercise of individual judgment and initiative. Timanous boys are never types; they are themselves.



Most of the activities at Timanous take place on 175 private acres of fields and forest with facilities for sports, ranges for shooting, shops for woodworking and crafts, and large buildings which can accommodate the entire camp for music, drama, or other special performances. There are many other land activities not listed here but contribute to a varied experience for our campers. All activities are age appropriate and allow for an escalating system of awards, which challenge and satisfy the novice or experienced camper.



The water activities are centered on beautiful Panther Pond, a 1450-acre lake where we occupy the protected northern shore. Swimming takes place daily and follows the Red Cross and our own system of awards. Sailing is done on a myriad of boats including brand new Hunter JY15’s. Canoeing and boating, waterskiing, tubing, fishing, and an extensive trip program are all focused on the waterfront.