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! You will find here information regarding our upcoming programs. 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. This is what we aspire to provide at TimberNook, especially at a time when children’s play has been curtailed due to the pandemic. We are 100% outdoors, try to keep small consistent groups, and have lots of space to spread out! Children are currently required to wear face coverings while at our programs (though we offer a medical exemption) and will wash hands before handling food. See below for current winter/spring programs and upcoming spring and summer offerings! Registration for summer camps will open on Feb 8th at 9:00am.

Your Certified Provider:

Elizabeth Wilkins

Email: elizabeth.wilkins@timbernook.com

Phone: 561-315-6641

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The Team

Pauli Wood

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Lauren

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Erica Baiguy

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Larissa Bryant

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Available Programs

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Wild Ones – Winter/Spring 2021 – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 7 - 12

Dates: Sep 9 - May 20

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.
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Little Wild Ones – Winter/Spring 2021 – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 4 - 7

Dates: Sep 8 - May 19

Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Price: $50.00 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.
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Tiny Ones Spring Thursdays – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 1.5 - 4

Dates: May 27 - Jun 24

Times: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Price: $120.00 per child

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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.
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Tiny Ones Spring Saturdays – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 1.5 - 4

Dates: May 29 - Jun 26

Times: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Price: $120.00 per child

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Storybook – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 4 - 7

Dates: Jun 28 - Jul 1

Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Capacity: 18

Price: $199.00 per child

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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.
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Going Wild – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 7 - 12

Dates: Jul 5 - Jul 8

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Capacity: 17

Price: $299.00 per child

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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.
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Enchanted – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 5 - 9

Dates: Jul 12 - Jul 15

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $240.00 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.
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Woodland Tinkering – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 7 - 12

Dates: Aug 2 - Aug 5

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $299.00 per child

Overview:

Woodland Tinkering is all about design & collaboration in the wild. Children will work together to build their own play experiences using unique combinations of materials and the environment as their inspiration. There will be plenty of time for games, tinkering, and hours of creative, child-led play! Programs may vary based on location.
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Friends in the Wild – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 4 - 7

Dates: Aug 9 - Aug 12

Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Price: $199.00 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.
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Extreme Art – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 7 - 12

Dates: Aug 16 - Aug 19

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Capacity: 18

Price: $299.00 per child

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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.
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Little Wild Ones Fall ’21 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

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Little Wild Ones Fall ’21 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

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Wild Ones Fall ’21 – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine

Ages: 7 - 12

Dates: Sep 9 - Jun 2

Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Reviews

Storybook - TimberNook Tri-County

reviewed by ErinBowden

My kids love TimberNook! Each day the kids had opportunities to make a different storybook come to life in their cute, imaginative ways. Strega Nona’s pasta, Walter the Baker’s bakery, making mailboxes and deliveries, banking with walnuts, pinecones, and gems found in the forest. They loved to play in the creek, climb, get messy, and make friends.

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Storybook - TimberNook Tri-County

reviewed by erdickey

Absolutely love everything about this camp! Where kids just get to be kids, explore nature, and have fun. The Storybook week was cute and gave the kids a different theme in the woods each day. Will definitely be back.

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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Moose Mountain Region

reviewed by Pixieholly

We love this program! My son is 18 months old, and he has been having so much fun playing in the woods and participating in the various activities. I love that we can go with his flow and do whatever he is interested in that day. The best part is he can make a mess with water, paint, dirt, etc. so there is lots of sensory play without me having to set everything up or clean up! He's also having fun with the other kids, some his age and some who are a little older. I've been having fun spending some time relaxing when we are there because everything just feels calm and peaceful.

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