Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program
A co-ed sleepaway camp in the Catskills with a special introductory program for new campers.
▌ Editor's read Timber Lake West's website loads as a real camp site and details a comprehensive overnight program for boys and girls. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for over 60 years, founded by Jay Jacobs, and is a for-profit entity. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 3:1. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from 120 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children. The camp offers a 'First Year Intro Program' specifically designed for new campers to ease their transition into overnight camp life.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 436 Old Route 17, Roscoe, NY 12776, USA
- Phone: (516) 656-4210
- Cost notes: Full session price: $6,050 USD.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 26 to Aug 8.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $6,050
↗ What parents like
- Two-week introductory session
- Good for first-time campers
- Flexible session options
↘ Watch for
- Only for specific grades
- No email address provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program
- What ages does Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program accept?
- Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program is open to children ages 7–9. 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 West - First Year Intro Program cost?
- Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program publishes $3,025/week for the standard session. Full session price: $6,050 USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program's hours?
- Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program 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 West - First Year Intro Program accredited?
- Yes — Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program 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 West - First Year Intro Program?
- Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program 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 West - First Year Intro Program provide lunch?
- Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program 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.
- Does Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program offer transportation?
- Timber Lake West - First Year Intro Program 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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