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Sending your son to Timanous is a big decision. We are confident that through this experience he will grow in maturity, independence and tolerance, and develop his capacity to handle new situations. Our combination of supportive role models, a diverse camper group, exciting activities, beautiful natural surroundings, a tradition of quality and a positive approach to all that we do creates a summer of tremendous experiences and sheer fun.
We are excited to speak with you about our program and can put you in contact with current camp families. You can reach us at: info@timanous.org or 207-655-4569. |
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2021 Camp Schedule
A note on summer planning:
We are expecting to run our traditional full- and half-season sessions at this time, but as we've all learned over the past year, it's important to stay flexible. Circumstances may dictate variations to our plans, but we promise to communicate with you openly and on a regular basis about any shifts in our offerings due to COVID-19. Our 2021 registration policies include a full refund option if that is the case.
We are expecting to run our traditional full- and half-season sessions at this time, but as we've all learned over the past year, it's important to stay flexible. Circumstances may dictate variations to our plans, but we promise to communicate with you openly and on a regular basis about any shifts in our offerings due to COVID-19. Our 2021 registration policies include a full refund option if that is the case.
Camp Opens |
Thursday, June 24, 2021 |
1st Session ends |
Saturday, July 17 |
2nd Session begins |
Monday, July 19 |
Closing Ceremonies |
Wednesday, August 11 |
Camp Closes |
Wednesday, August 11 |
For planning your travel schedules, including flights to and/or from camp, stay tuned for our Travel Form. It will have all the information you need to coordinate arrival and departure. We will notify you when it is available in CampMinder.
2021 Sessions and Rates
Full 7 weeks |
June 24 to August 11 |
$10,250 |
1st Half Session |
June 24 to July 17 |
$6,600 |
2nd Half Session |
July 19 to August 11 |
$6,600 |
A note on our session options:
It's more important today than ever for boys to slow down, unplug and connect. A summer at Timanous is a time when your son can recharge from a hectic school year and have the mental and emotional space to develop the interpersonal skills that are so important in life. Through our decades of experience running multiple sessions, we believe that a full seven-week season has a positive impact far beyond what simply doubling the time at camp would suggest. While any summer at Timanous can be a hugely positive experience, we encourage you to consider the opportunity that allows for the most growth.
It's more important today than ever for boys to slow down, unplug and connect. A summer at Timanous is a time when your son can recharge from a hectic school year and have the mental and emotional space to develop the interpersonal skills that are so important in life. Through our decades of experience running multiple sessions, we believe that a full seven-week season has a positive impact far beyond what simply doubling the time at camp would suggest. While any summer at Timanous can be a hugely positive experience, we encourage you to consider the opportunity that allows for the most growth.
2021 Camper RegistrationThe tuition covers all camp activities including woodshop, crafts, waterskiing, entertainment, camping trips, awards, laundry, health insurance and the yearbook. It does not pay for transportation to and from camp, uniforms, baggage charges or optional tutoring. Please note our payment schedule:
REFUND POLICY
DISCOUNTS
RETURNING FAMILIES FROM 2020
2021 NEW FAMILIES
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Preparing for CampTimanous uses the CampMinder platform for all activity and information related to your son's summer, including enrollment, medical forms, packing list, travel options and communications.
We recommend you bookmark the CampMinder login page to easily access your account. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone (207-655-4569) or email at info@timanous.org. Camper Handbook Highlights:
Ordering Uniforms: Timanous boys where a uniform while at camp. Required items are noted on the packing list in CampMinder, and can be ordered through Maine Camp Outfitters. |
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Summer 2021 FAQ
Will Timanous open in 2021? If so, what is different from 2020?
Our plan is to open camp on Thursday, June 24. We’ll keep monitoring all of the latest trends and data as we evaluate our position, but we feel confident at this time that we will be able to run camp successfully in 2021.
We have a much better understanding of how camps, and specifically Timanous, can manage the associated risks of COVID-19 within a camp population. We’re learning from peer camps that opened in 2020 and are developing an operating plan specific to Timanous in partnership with the leading expert in the field, Dr. Laura Blaisdell.
Our greatest challenge and risk is when we bring the entire camp population together in an indoor space. For those that know Timanous, this means our barn for indoor dining and Tattersall Hall (the Hall) for indoor events in the evenings or on rainy days. Our operating plan calls for the use of large, outdoor tents to decrease density and increase airflow for these two spaces. We’ve already reserved numerous tents so we can move roughly 40% of the camp to outdoor dining and have the entire camp meet under a covered space for all-camp events rather than use the Hall
We have a much better understanding of how camps, and specifically Timanous, can manage the associated risks of COVID-19 within a camp population. We’re learning from peer camps that opened in 2020 and are developing an operating plan specific to Timanous in partnership with the leading expert in the field, Dr. Laura Blaisdell.
Our greatest challenge and risk is when we bring the entire camp population together in an indoor space. For those that know Timanous, this means our barn for indoor dining and Tattersall Hall (the Hall) for indoor events in the evenings or on rainy days. Our operating plan calls for the use of large, outdoor tents to decrease density and increase airflow for these two spaces. We’ve already reserved numerous tents so we can move roughly 40% of the camp to outdoor dining and have the entire camp meet under a covered space for all-camp events rather than use the Hall
Will you change session options or dates if there are more cases in the spring, or restrict access based on regional trends?
We are confident that our operating protocols, including arrivals and departures for all campers who are able to travel to Timanous, will allow us to run our traditional sessions safely with the dates we have listed.
We will remain flexible to ensure the safety of all campers and staff, and if there is a chance that any changes may be needed, we will communicate early and transparently with you so you can plan accordingly.
We will remain flexible to ensure the safety of all campers and staff, and if there is a chance that any changes may be needed, we will communicate early and transparently with you so you can plan accordingly.
Will my son need to have testing before he arrives at camp? Will he be tested once he’s at camp?
Yes, your son will need to arrive at Timanous with a very recent negative test. At this time we are planning on requiring a test within seven to five days before arrival. We are asking for your son and family to begin to restrict and limit social activities ten days before arrival so that your son will have less exposure to the virus. Of course, we realize there may be many challenges with this given the end of the school year, extra-curricular activities and travel to Timanous. We can work with you on these challenges on a case-by-case basis. We all will do our best to ensure a healthy and safe start for Timanous.
Upon arrival, we will likely test all campers with a rapid test. We are working now to secure access to this testing. Following this first test, we hope to offer a follow-up test five to seven days later to make sure we’re still in the clear.
Upon arrival, we will likely test all campers with a rapid test. We are working now to secure access to this testing. Following this first test, we hope to offer a follow-up test five to seven days later to make sure we’re still in the clear.
How do I get my son to and from camp?
We ask you to plan your travel with the least exposure to other people. The best situation is to travel by car straight from home to camp. Knowing that this is not possible in every case, we may offer a camp bus to major population centers such as Boston and/or New York. Finally, flying is possible when the use of masks and social distancing can be maintained. Arriving in Maine a few days earlier is helpful but not expected at this time.
How much access will families have to Timanous in 2021? Will we be able to settle our son into his cabin on arrival day? Will we be allowed to visit in the middle of the summer?
We’re really trying to limit access to Timanous so that we decrease the risk of spreading COVID-19. Therefore dropoff will be very brief, with families expected to stay in their cars. At this time we are not planning on allowing visitors during the season.
Will my son need to wear a mask at Timanous?
At times, yes, and at other times, masks will not be needed. We plan to group our campers and counselors in cohorts of two to three cabins. For at least the first ten days of each session, campers will eat and travel to clusters of activities with their cohort. Campers will not need masks when seated at their table with their cohort or in their cabin, including when sleeping. Other indoor gatherings or those with closer proximity will require masks.
Can Timanous still be as meaningful and impactful with these likely limitations and restrictions?
In short and with much confidence, the answer is yes. Things will be different and we all need to be prepared to be flexible, but we believe that summer 2021 will be one of the most rewarding summers ever. Children need the powerful social and developmental growth opportunities that we provide, especially after what may be more than a year of disrupted school and social experiences. Our boys will likely be very much used to wearing a mask and following COVID protocols, and more than happy to do so in setting as beautiful and joyous as camp. We anticipated being able to carry on almost all of our beloved traditions, from regular activities to Sunday Chapel to Council Fire to Saturday cookouts.
How will you respond to any medical concerns?
We’re hiring a third nurse to supplement our two veteran nurses. All three nurses know Timanous and work in school settings during the academic year, so they are familiar with COVID protocols. Our camp nurses will continue to be supported by our partnerships with a local physician’s office and hospital as needed.
How will you respond if there is a positive test at camp?
We plan to carefully monitor our entire community for any signs of illness. Any member of our community that is a “presumptive positive”, i.e. one showing symptoms, will be isolated in our devoted covid quarantine space until we get a test result. We will then follow the CDC guidelines for treatment, including continued isolation for the appropriate duration. Depending on the symptoms and condition of the individual, certain activities that are separate from the rest of the camp may be permissible. Isolating at home may be an option depending on distance from camp and CDC guidelines. We’ve hired a third nurse that we can devote exclusively to any campers or staff members that test positive. We will also need to quarantine and monitor any close contacts (e.g. the rest of the cohort) and test as needed. Activities can resume for this cohort as long as they stay socially distant and masked around other campers.
We will notify you of any positive cases while your son is at camp or any cases that your son may have been exposed to that we learn of once he has left camp.
We will notify you of any positive cases while your son is at camp or any cases that your son may have been exposed to that we learn of once he has left camp.
Will you still engage in events and activities with Wohelo and other camps?
At this time, no. We will need to maintain the integrity of our “bubble” without exposure to other populations of campers.
Can you still offer camping trips?
We hope to be able to do so as we can maintain social distancing from others while on camping trips. Most of our camping trips travel to remote locations in Maine.
Are your counselors ready for this responsibility?
Yes. We are fortunate to have a veteran group of counselors with much experience and a strong commitment to the Timanous experience. We plan to have our counselors arrive and quarantine at Timanous three to four days earlier than normal so we can prepare for the awesome responsibility of welcoming campers. All staff will be trained on safety protocols, including procedures related to sanitizing, cleaning and operating in our cohort groups.
We’re fortunate to have a deep and veteran group of counselors and anticipate being able to maintain our program and the typical Timanous experience, and are prepared to make appropriate modifications if counselors are in quarantine. We’re a community that takes care of each other and steps up when we have to. We recognize the possibility where a greater number of positive cases would likely impact the entire camp and require a larger modification to our summer, but we are confident that our plans and protocols create sufficient safeguards to minimize the chances of this scenario.
We’re fortunate to have a deep and veteran group of counselors and anticipate being able to maintain our program and the typical Timanous experience, and are prepared to make appropriate modifications if counselors are in quarantine. We’re a community that takes care of each other and steps up when we have to. We recognize the possibility where a greater number of positive cases would likely impact the entire camp and require a larger modification to our summer, but we are confident that our plans and protocols create sufficient safeguards to minimize the chances of this scenario.
How will vaccines affect your planning? Will you require a vaccine for campers?
All of our current planning is designed to allow us to operate camp safely without vaccines being widely available, and at this time we are not expecting to require campers to be vaccinated. As with everything else, we will be responsive to the latest research and guidelines from the CDC. For example, there is advocacy for camp counselors to be designated as essential childcare workers in Maine so that they can be eligible for vaccination prior to camp this summer. We will communicate any important updates on this front with you.
Are there people who will be coming and going from camp on a daily basis, or will it be a basically “closed campus”?
There will be people coming and going on a daily basis, but they will not be interacting with campers. For example, our maintenance director lives a short distance from camp, but does not interact with staff or campers. He makes needed repairs on cabins or buildings at times when the campers are not present, such as during meals. Deliveries of food, packages and mail will still require access to camp, but will mostly utilize our back road. Delivery staff have been following COVID-19 protocols for many months now; we view this as a low-risk presence but will also remind our vendors of our safety protocols as we approach the camp season.
