Port Stanley
Jade is thrilled to be able to share “the back 40”, a cherished family spot, with her community. Located on a beautiful winding road just outside Port Stanley (Ontario, Canada), the forty acre property holds many secret places to explore amongst the Carolinian forest, rolling hills, fallen trees and muddy bogs. Jade’s own two children love to find the best places to play, often finding a balance beam, race car, den, construction site or whatever else they can imagine tucked behind the trees and brush. There are also other interesting places nearby to explore such as several meandering streams. In the heart of Elgin County and just 15 minutes from St. Thomas and 30 minutes from London, TimberNook Elgin will offer year round nature programs, as well as summer camps. The family can’t wait to share this hidden gem so children can come play the TimberNook way!
Overview
TimberNook Elgin offers year round nature programs for children of all ages and abilities to residents of Port Stanley, St. Thomas, London and surrounding Elgin County. We welcome children with disabilities and continually seek to increase diversity among our programs. Please contact us if your child needs special help to attend (physically, cognitively, socially, financially etc.). Little Wilds Ones and Wild Ones are year round weekly nature programs for children geared toward families seeking opportunities for homeschool, unschool, wildschool and kindergarten alternatives. Tiny Ones is our parent/caregiver and tot nature play program. This year-round program provides the opportunity for caregivers to connect with their little ones (walking age to 6ish) and nature together. This laid back nature play program in Elgin County may be labeled as a "mom group" and offers opportunities for moms to connect, but we welcome dads, grandparents, daycare providers and any other caregivers as well! TimberNook Elgin aims to provide a nature, play-based and affordable birthday party opportunity in Elgin County and St. Thomas area where these opportunities are limited! We offer themes for all ages including pre-teens. Message us for details. Summer Camps vary each summer, but we typically offer programming for ages 4 to 11. We're thrilled to bring a 100% outdoor summer camp to Port Stanley, St. Thomas and surrounding Elgin county. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, low structure and play-based camp immersed in nature. TimberNook Elgin is also a wonderful outdoor education field trip opportunity for local schools. We offer links to curriculum for our field trip themed experiences. Contact us for more details.
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Available Programs
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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Elgin Aug 20th
Ages: 4 - 8
Dates: Aug 20
Times: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Capacity: 5
Price: $25.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular year-round forest program gets children playing outdoors and learning in the fall, spring, and winter months. Children enjoy “living and breathing” stories, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering in grand-scale play experiences, and so much more! They’ll also get plenty of time to cook over an open fire and play for hours on end. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Elgin Aug 17th
Ages: 4 - 8
Dates: Aug 17
Times: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Capacity: 10
Price: $25.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular year-round forest program gets children playing outdoors and learning in the fall, spring, and winter months. Children enjoy “living and breathing” stories, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering in grand-scale play experiences, and so much more! They’ll also get plenty of time to cook over an open fire and play for hours on end. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Tiny Ones – TimberNook Elgin SEPT 2
Ages: 1 - 6
Dates: Sep 2
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 7
Price: $15.00 per child
Overview:
This program was designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture into the woods for creative play opportunities that engage the mind and challenge the senses, such as hosting a tea party in the garden to doing “construction work” in mud puddles to experimenting with color in giant foam experiences. You’ll also walk away each week with an idea on how to inspire creative play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Tiny Ones – TimberNook Elgin AUG 20
Ages: 1 - 6
Dates: Aug 20
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 7
Price: $15.00 per child
Overview:
This program was designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture into the woods for creative play opportunities that engage the mind and challenge the senses, such as hosting a tea party in the garden to doing “construction work” in mud puddles to experimenting with color in giant foam experiences. You’ll also walk away each week with an idea on how to inspire creative play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Tiny Ones – TimberNook Elgin AUG 17
Ages: 1 - 6
Dates: Aug 17
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 5
Price: $15.00 per child
Overview:
This program was designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture into the woods for creative play opportunities that engage the mind and challenge the senses, such as hosting a tea party in the garden to doing “construction work” in mud puddles to experimenting with color in giant foam experiences. You’ll also walk away each week with an idea on how to inspire creative play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Tiny Ones – TimberNook Elgin AUG 8
Ages: 1 - 6
Dates: Aug 8
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 5
Price: $15.00 per child
Overview:
This program was designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture into the woods for creative play opportunities that engage the mind and challenge the senses, such as hosting a tea party in the garden to doing “construction work” in mud puddles to experimenting with color in giant foam experiences. You’ll also walk away each week with an idea on how to inspire creative play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Sensory Adventures – TimberNook Elgin
Ages: 4 - 10
Dates: Aug 10 - Aug 14
Times: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $207.00 per child
Overview:
This week is sensory extraordinaire. Children will design unique musical instruments using junk & host their own concert. They will also have fantastic sensational adventures such as creating their own “dunk challenge” and hosting a waffle café. This program is sure to challenge the mind, while fully engaging the senses at the same time. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
TimberNook Birthday Parties – TimberNook Elgin
Ages: N/A
Dates: N/A
Times: N/A
Capacity: 20
Price: $13.50 per child
Overview:
TimberNook birthday parties offer a unique party experience that engages the mind and challenges the senses. Our birthday parties are tailored to meet the child’s interests and can be anything from a giant foam experience to mud wars or a nighttime tea party. The sky is the limit to what we can create. All are sure to have a blast on this memorable day! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Reviews
Storybook - TimberNook London
reviewed by osorio_s
I've tried many camps over the years, including other similar forest camps, and I can honestly say this is the best one, no matter the season. My boys love it and cannot wait to go, which cannot be said to many others they have attended. They love that when they feel like they can make their own games or otherwise they can follow the very creative and fun activities planned.
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Barefoot and Buckets Summer Camp - TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
reviewed by Nicole Lesavoy
What a wonderful experience Beth has created! Another Mom suggested Timbernook to me and I am so thankful she did! My son had the most amazing time running wild with peers. This is exactly what we all need given the difficult year 2020 has been. We cannot wait to be part of Timbernook again!
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Castaways - TimberNook Saskatoon
reviewed by jennhysuick
My 5 year old had an amazing week at Castaway Camp! As a city kid who hates being dirty, seeing him happy and dirty at the end of each day melted my heart! At the end of the last day he was so sad he didn’t get to go back after the weekend! Will be signing him up again!!
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Storybook Summer Camp - TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
reviewed by beliveauc
My daughter loved the "Storybook" camp. Even with two full days of rain she had nothing but excitement for camp, being with peers, and using her imagination in nature. Timbernook has a great sense of how to use their amazing space and connecting activities to their theme.
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Storybook Summer Camp - TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
reviewed by Kjsglocke
My son has never been so excited about a program. He enjoyed the “Storybook” camp so much we signed him up for the next camp! This truly is a program like no other where children are free to be themselves and explore a wide range of things.
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Barefoot and Buckets - TimberNook London
reviewed by Yvonne.radman@gmail.com
My girls had the best time! They loved (or didn‘t mind) getting dirty and enjoyed being out and about doing stuff they normally wouldn‘t. Usually they get bored after two days at any camp but they were looking forward to going to TimberNook every morning! Great team as well, we will be back for more!
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