2008
Camp Schedule
Camp Season:
Thursday, June 19
to Thursday , August 7
Half Session:
Thursday, June 19 to
Monday, July 14
or
Monday, July 14
to Thursday,
August 7
Tuition: $7300
Half Session: $4600
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The Founders and Directors
Dr. and Mrs. Luther Halsey Gulick were pioneers in the field of outdoor
youth education, starting their first camp in 1887. Many years ago they
created the Timanous triangle symbolizing the objectives of the program--the
training of the body, mind, and spirit. Dave and Linda Suitor, the present
directors, carry on a tradition of over fifty years of leadership for the
Suitor family. Preceding Dave and Linda were Dave's parents John and Marti
who retired as directors in 1982.
The Philosophy
There is a fine tradition of courteous, respectful, and loyal relationships
between campers and counselors. The program emphasizes the benefits of a
simple, active and healthful lifestyle among friendly, interested and capable
people. A positive approach to life at Timanous encourages good citizenship
and promotes personal growth. Campers are always treated with respect.
The Program
Through our extensive waterfront, land, and camping programs, boys are
encouraged to make choices, complimented for their accomplishments, and
surrounded by a pervading atmosphere of fun. There are more than a dozen
regularly scheduled activities with at least that many special events happening
in any given week.
The Location
The camp occupies 180 acres on a large lake in the Sebago Lake region
of southern Maine. 
Although untouched by immediate city life, we are only 24 miles from
Portland. The airport provides easy connections to major cities and driving
time from Boston is under three hours.
The Facilities
Timanous in not a luxury camp. There is neither electricity nor hot water
in the residential cabins although these conveniences are available in the
main buildings, infirmary, bathrooms, and shower house. The boys are grouped
by age and live together with their counselors in large screened cabins along
the waterfront.
The Staff
The highest standards of leadership by example is the cardinal principle
guiding our counselors. Averaging over ten years each at camp, 90% were
Timanous campers, and, with 14 teachers on the staff, the boys are assured
of mature and enlightened guidance. Last summer a staff of 45 supervised
a camper group of 125.
The Campers
Boys come from 22 different states and 9 foreign countries. About 35
new campers enroll each summer. Last summer, Maine had 14 representatives,
New York and Massachusetts had 13 each.
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