For thousands of years, art has been a way for artists to capture a moment in time, expressing thoughts and feelings. From the days of Picasso, Michelangelo and Da Vinci, art has certainly changed over the years.
One might ask why is Timber Lake blogging about Da Vinci? Well, over the last 50 years, TLC has seen some incredible artists. From the legendary Necia Marko and Jimmy Charmatz up to the more recent Sokol sisters (Peri & Emily) and Nyla Brittle, there have been many artists that have graced TLC with their presence over the years.
There are so many different ways for our TLC artists to express their artistic creativity – we have each team’s Olympic plaques hanging in the canteen, the individual bunk plaques which are showcased in the Boys’ and Girls’ HCs and bunks, and of course the Marathon plaques in the Dining Hall, and the Marathon Murals which are prominently displayed in the Rec Hall, and Timber Dome.
We wanted to give all of this tremendous artwork a chance to shine and be seen outside of the camp season, so each week we’ll be posting artwork from a different year at camp on our Facebook Page! Make sure you check out the weekly posts and tag yourself & your friends on your teams and in your bunks!
Here’s a taste of some great artwork from Summer 2011!
What are you dressing up as for Halloween this weekend? If you’re not sure, don’t fret – if you pull out some of your camp gear, and add a bit of personality, we’ve got some great camp themed costumes for you!
Lifeguard - Grab your swim trunks, a camp T-shirt, a whistle and sandals & you’re ready to head to the waterfront! Add in some floaties and you’re all set! Athletics Specialist- Put on your sneakers, choose a sport and use your imagination! Make sure you do it with all your favorite camp gear! Outdoor Adventure - Khaki shorts, camp shirt, some rope & a helmet and you’re ready to tackle the climbing wall! Referee - Black shorts or pants with a black & white striped shirt and a whistle! Add a soccer ball, basketball or football. Counselor - Camp shirt with regular sports shorts, sunglasses and sneakers. Have a notebook handy so you can take notes on all your campers!
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We’d love to see all our campers in their costumes – email us your Halloween pictures to submissions@camptlc.com and don’t forget to save your costumes and bring them to camp next summer!
Hi. My name is Samantha. My friends at TLC call me “Smoody” because it’s a nickname that’s a combination of my first & last names. This will be my third year at Timber Lake Camp. Timber Lake is the greatest experience EVER!
1) What is the number #1 thing you love most about camp?
The number one thing I love most about camp is all of the special friends I have made. I love spending time with them day and night. We have made some amazing memories.
2) What was the funniest thing that happened to you at camp?
The funniest thing that happened to me at camp was when my friend Chloe and I were getting ready for the look-a-like contest. We laughed so much trying to make ourselves look like twins when we look NOTHING alike! And guess what? We actually won!
3) What is your favorite memory from last summer?
One of my favorite memories from last summer happened during the four days of Marathon. Competing with the other team was so much fun! Last year I was on the Robotic White Team. The Marathon games are so cool and I can’t wait to do it again this year! Camp is really full of funny and favorite memories.
4) Describe camp using only 3 words:
I LOVE CAMP!
5) What are you most looking forward to doing this summer?
I am most looking forward to EVERYTHING about camp! There is so much to do at camp that I can’t pick just one thing.
Hi! My name is Madison and this will be my 2nd summer at TLC. The friendships I made last summer are my friends for life! Me and my camp friends are all very close and we always talk on video chat as much as we can during the school year. I can’t wait for this summer!
1) What is the number #1 thing you love most about camp?
The #1 thing I love the most is Color War!
2) What was the funniest thing that happened to you at camp?
The funniest that happened to me was when I rolled off of my counselor’s bed because I was laughing so hard!
3) What is your favorite memory from last summer?
My favorite memory is Sing Night when we won Color War.
4) Describe camp using only 3 words:
3 things that describe camp is FUN, AWESOME, and AMAZING
5) What are you most looking forward to doing this summer?
I am looking forward to Break Out! We were so surprised by it last summer!
For all of our new incoming campers (and for those who want to start getting back into that good ‘ol camp spirit!), we thought we’d jot down a few camp terms, along with their definitions, to help get you started so that when you set foot on camp in 58 days, you’ll be off and running!
Lazy Morning – The day of the week that EVERYONE looks forward to because of a later wake-up! Known as our “Special Events Day,” Wednesday has been a camper favorite for many years. The day features a late breakfast cookout (we serve breakfast on our Boys & Girls Campuses instead of the Dining Hall), and also have awesome Special Events such as Olympics, Carnival and our major camp tournaments such as the Gordon and Jacobs Cup.
Gordon Cup – The Gordon Cup (See video clip HERE) is far and away the most exciting tournament in all of camping. It is our roller hockey tournament for boys 16 years old and under and is the largest roller hockey tournament in the Northeast! It’s an all day tournament where 12 camps come to Timber Lake to battle for the glory of taking home the Gordon Cup! It is the type of tournament where legends are born!
Jacobs Cup – Similar to the Gordon Cup, the Jacobs Cup (See video clip HERE) is a basketball tournament for boys 16 years old and under. Every camper that loves the sport of basketball dreams of playing in the Timber Dome in front of hundreds of screaming Timber Lake fans with their names on the back of their jerseys. The tournament was named after JSJ’s father Benjamin, who loved the sport of basketball. (more…)
It’s that time of the year again; the time of the year when buzzer beaters seem like the norm. This is the time of the year when dreams come true. With March Madness wrapping up last night and hopefully some of our TLC families doing well in their brackets (we didn’t!), we thought we’d share some other exciting basketball news from these past few weeks. (more…)
Lucy is 9 years old. She lives in New York City with her mom, dad and younger brother, who she hopes will someday go to Timber Lake, too! Lucy likes sports, music and hanging out with her friends. We took some time last week to ask Lucy a few questions about her summers at TLC – read her answers below!
1) What is the number #1 thing you love most about camp?
Flashlight time when I hang with my bunkmates, write to my parents and brother, play games and read magazines.
2) What was the funniest thing that happened to you at camp?
When my bunk got caught writing fake love letters to our counselor Andrea from her boyfriend Mike, who was a counselor on boy’s side!
3) What is your favorite memory from last summer?
I have so many it’s hard to choose. I have to give you my top 3: sing night, playing soccer against my really great friend from home and a special rest hour spent at the art shack.
4) Describe camp using only 3 words:
Happy, amazing, fun!
5) What are you most looking forward to doing this summer?
Going water-skiing. Also, going back to camp without feeling nervous like I did last summer, which was my first summer at sleep-away.
Hello, my name is Jake and I have been going to Timber Lake Camp for 5 summers. (This summer will be #6!) I am turning thirteen this year in April and Timber Lake Camp has been my home away from home. The friendships that I have made will last a life time.
1) What is the number #1 thing you love most about camp?
The number one thing that I love the most about camp is the ability to play sports everyday. To me, sports are promoted well and the leagues are well run and organized.
2) What was the funniest thing that happened to you at camp?
A lot of funny things happened in camp but one of the funniest was when my counselor Matt was kicking a soccer ball and it hit my other counselor Jared right in the face! (But he didn’t get hurt, don’t worry!) Another funny moment, which happened daily, was when Zach and Travis always did funny impressions of famous people – it always made everyone laugh.
3) What is your favorite memory from last summer?
My favorite memory from last summer is when I went to Hershey Park as one of the camp trips and we were all just walking around the park together with our counselors – the counselors are not just there to keep an eye on you, but they also become your friends.
4) Describe camp using only 3 words:
Friends, Anticipation, Really Fun! (Okay, that was 4 words… Sorry!)
5) What are you most looking forward to doing this summer?
This summer I am most looking forward to staying at canteen for a longer amount of time. In camp, night time can be the most fun you will have!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re part of Timber Lake, Timber Lake West, Tyler Hill, North Shore Day Camp or Hampton Country Day Camp, the Timber Lake Family of Camps has something for everyone. Our camp families’ ♥ camp and continue to return year after year. When asked why they ♥ camp, here’s what they had to say:
its awesome! ~ Annalise S.
it’s a second home ~ Danielle A.
it is magical… You meet so many new people who become your best friends. I have never had a better experience in my whole life. ~ Marissa J. (more…)
Wondering what to watch this holiday season? Well search no more as we’ve compiled a list of fun and entertaining videos & movies for you to watch! Whether they’re good ‘ol favorites from years past, rentals from Netflix.com or even internet videos making the rounds, you’ll want to invite some friends over and make a night of it!
Glee (2010) The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year
Glee has taken the world by storm & this year’s holiday episode showed no signs of them slowing down! We couldn’t choose our favorite song – Last Christmas and the duet for Baby, it’s Cold Outside were both amazing – but we settled on this track, The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year! :o) (more…)
One might ask why is Timber Lake blogging about Da Vinci? Well, over the last 50 years, TLC has seen some incredible artists. From the legendary Necia Marko and Jimmy Charmatz up to the more recent Sokol sisters (Peri & Emily) and Nyla Brittle, there have been many artists that have graced TLC with their presence over the years.
