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 required to wear face coverings while at our programs (though we offer a medical exemption) and will wash hands before handling food. We also ask parents to sign a waiver that commits them to following CDC guidelines regarding COVID while not a TimberNook, to minimize their chances of contracting the virus. There is an understanding that we all need to be working together for TimberNook to stay open and keep the play going! Please sign up for our e-newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/380facff5a5f/tngpm-mailing-list
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Your Certified Provider:
Elizabeth Wilkins
Email: elizabeth.wilkins@timbernook.com
Phone: 561-315-6641
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.Explore
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.Explore
Little Wild Ones – First Time Drop In $20 – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: Jan 6 - May 18
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $20.00 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
Tiny Ones – Fall 2020 – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 1.5 - 4
Dates: Sep 10 - Oct 15
Times: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Price: $120.00 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
Tiny Ones – First time drop-in rate $10 – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 1.5 - 4
Dates: Sep 6 - Dec 12
Times: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Price: $10.00 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
Storybook Summer Camp – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: N/A
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $199.00 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 Summer Camp – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 5 - 10
Dates: N/A
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $199.00 per child
Overview:
Children will dive deep into their imaginations as they bring dramatic roles to life during this popular TimberNook program. Themes vary based on location, but this week is sure to inspire and create lasting memories for years to come. Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Castaways Summer Camp – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: N/A
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $299.00 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
Barefoot and Buckets Summer Camp – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 4 - 7
Dates: N/A
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $199.00 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
Sensory Adventures Summer Camp – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 5 - 10
Dates: N/A
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $299.00 per child
Overview:
This week is sensory extraordinaire. Children will enjoy fantastic sensational adventures that are sure to challenge the mind, while fully engaging the senses at the same time! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Extreme Art – TimberNook of Greater Portland, Maine
Ages: 7 - 12
Dates: N/A
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $299.00 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
Reviews
Wild Ones - TimberNook Middlesex County
reviewed by KatieP
My girls had a blast playing in the woods, they came home bursting with fun stories about their adventures! It was great to hear about the kids taking risks, trying new things and being creative.
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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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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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