Gorham, Maine
We are excited to offer TimberNook right in the heart of Gorham, ME - far enough from Portland to find some fresh air and beautiful woods, yet close enough to be convenient! Located on 5 acres of forested land that backs into many more hundreds of acres of woods, children have the chance to step into another world - one where they are given the time and space to run, climb, build, imagine and create. Let them play the TimberNook way!
Overview
Hello and welcome! PlaySpace, LLC is proud to offer TimberNook programs to the Greater Portland area. We offer weekly classes during the school year and week-long camps during the summer. They are all listed below!
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The families who find their way to TimberNook are those who believe in the importance of deep, authentic, child-led play for children's minds, bodies, and spirits. Children learn invaluable life lessons when playing with each other, in environments where they are free to make choices, come up with ideas and solve their problems. We are 100% outdoors, try to keep small consistent groups, and have lots of space to spread out!
We are mourning the loss of one of our staff members, Stacee Smith. She was a true TimberNooker! In order to send a financial gift to a scholarship fund in her name, please send money through PayPal to [email protected] Or mail a check to PlaySpace, LLC and put "scholarship" in the notes section. The address is 32 Mitchell Hill Rd. Gorham, ME 04038.
Available Programs
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Tiny Ones Spring ’22 – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 1.5 - 4
Dates: May 4 - Jun 8
Times: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Capacity: 15
Price: $150.00 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Little Wild Ones Spring ’22 Tuesdays – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Sep 7 - May 31
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $150.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Little Wild Ones Spring ’22 Fridays – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Sep 10 - Jun 3
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $150.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones Spring ’22 Thursdays – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: Sep 9 - May 19
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $50.00 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Friends in the Wild – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 3 - 5
Dates: Jun 21 - Jun 23
Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price: $180.00 per child
Overview:
During this program, your child will bring a stuffed animal from home to share in their outdoor play adventures. Children will have the opportunity to create handcrafted items for their special stuffed friend and bring them along for imaginative, sensational journeys. This week will inspire hours of creative play! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Going Wild – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: Jun 27 - Jun 30
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 18
Price: $300.00 per child
Overview:
This classic TimberNook program is for older children who enjoy taking play to a whole new level through collaborative, creative, and sensory-immersive experiences with friends new and old. We guarantee a week full of adventure, games, and surprises! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Barefoot and Buckets – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Jul 11 - Jul 14
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $240.00 per child
Overview:
This program recreates classic play experiences from days gone by. A truly sensory week for the youngest campers, Barefoot & Buckets offer days of wet and often messy adventures that leave your children excited and asking for more. Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Castaways – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 9 - 13
Dates: Jul 18 - Jul 21
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 17
Price: $300.00 per child
Overview:
This program is sure to challenge your child’s survival instincts and imagination! Stranded on a “deserted island,” children are provided with only the bare essentials to create their own little world in the woods. Each day is filled with adventure and excitement as the week unfolds! Programs may vary based on locationExplore

Storybook – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 3 - 5
Dates: Jul 26 - Jul 28
Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price: $180.00 per child
Overview:
One of most popular programs, young children “live and breathe” stories out in the wild. With the turn of each day, comes a new story and adventure for the children to recreate with friends! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Enchanted – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 5 - 9
Dates: Aug 1 - Aug 4
Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Capacity: 21
Price: $270.00 per child
Overview:
Children will dive deep into their imaginations as they bring dramatic roles to life during this popular TimberNook program. This week is sure to inspire and create lasting memories for years to come. Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Extreme Art – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: Aug 15 - Aug 18
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 22
Price: $300.00 per child
Overview:
Your child will collaborate with others to create grand-scale works of art from scratch! If you believe your child will enjoy art experiences embedded in child-led play, then this is the program for them! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Little Wild Ones Fall ’22 Tuesdays – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Sep 6 - May 30
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $150.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Little Wild Ones Fall ’22 Fridays – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Sep 9 - Jun 2
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $150.00 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones Fall ’22 Thurs – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: Sep 8 - Jun 1
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $50.00 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Reviews
Barefoot and Buckets - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland
reviewed by dawncpgardiner
WE LOVE TIMBERNOOK! My kids (ages 4 and 8) attended this and loved it! They came back covered in mud and gleefully happy every day. They got to play with friends (new and old) and explore and learn. My two oldest children (8 and 10) have grown so much from Timbernook and Miss Brenda's loving care. They love her, and we are so grateful to her for all she does. The camp provides a chance to for kids to explore nature and play in an unstructured manner with peers. Kids are given a chance to do amazingly fun things and challenge themselves. I could NOT be happier with this program. My kids returned happy and exhausted every day full of pure joy. Especially after covid-time, my kids needed this chance for growth, connection with peers, and time in nature.
View this programStorybook - TimberNook Central Ohio wk 1
reviewed by aafosler
I can’t say enough positive things about this camp. The director and counselors put so much thought into the activities offered but then take a mindful step back to let kids do what they do best, PLAY! Camp weeks are my son’s favorite part of summer!
View this programSensory Adventures - TimberNook Northwest Indiana
reviewed by Emily Paris
This program is awesome! My kids had the most wonderful time. My 12 yr old said, "I knew it would be fun, but I had no idea it would be THAT much fun!"
View this programWild Ones - TimberNook Los Angeles
reviewed by Grahamdad
The Wildwood Picnic area proved an ideal setting for the children to explore the river, play games like tug of war, tire-rolling, and more. Sarah and the facilitators provided plenty of cool raw materials and cozy comforts like a fire pit for smores so there were plenty of settings for kids' individual preferences. When there were behavioral challenges, the kids were able to work things out in the end. The photos, quotes and post-session write-ups were fun to read as well. Thanks for the great experience on behalf of my son.
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