Timber Lake Camp

We were drawn to have our wedding at Timber Lake Camp (TLC) after seeing a video of a previous wedding there! We reached out to this couple and they assured us it was the most magical weekend they ever had, and we in turn became friends and went all-in on our camp wedding. We were all set to wed in Fall of 2020, but then COVID hit, we were panicked about what to do, but Meredith of the TLC events team held our hand, listened to our concerns, and even helped to arrange to reschedule our wedding to the Fall of 2021 without any hassle or additional costs.We were so relieved and grateful! So, now on to the lead-up to our wedding weekend! The TLC team was a delight to work with on site tours, Scott was super knowledgeable and laid back, and Reggie won us over with his intimate understanding of the camp paired with his enthusiasm and charm! They were great at keeping our planner in the loop and always had a team approach from start to finish. We are a very laid-back couple, so the TLC approach to planning was the perfect fit for us, as they are not micro-managers they serve up what they offer and then match your needs and energy. When the start of our wedding weekend began, we and our guests were greeted and directed to our cabins with warmth and care. Our welcome events were amazing. The barbeque was flawless with Reggie at the helm! We hosted a Roller Disco at the Timber Dome (TLC's roller-hockey rink). The music system worked well, Scott was such a great help at making this all come to life, and it really was a dream come true. My only note would be to practice walkie-talkie communication with the staff at your venue tours, because it can become a little tricky to acclimate and make multiple welcome events run smoothly (In our case, barbeque, roller disco, and bonfire). Now for the main event, the day went off without a hitch! Reggie and crew were at the helm for breakfast, and all of our guests fell in love with him. The activities for the day involved the waterfront, pool, zip line, and adventure course. The team at each activity station was more than gracious and helpful whilst always keeping safety at the forefront. Special shout-out to the zip-line and adventure course team for really allowing for flexibility for our guests. The ceremony and wedding reception were expertly prepared by the TLC staff and our vendors. All seating was set to our specifications, they really made that day easy for us by ushering and helping guests down the ceremony site and reception sites. The show stopper was definitely the saddleback mountain that served as the backdrop for our wedding and reflected creating a mirror image in the lake! Our ceremony and subsequent reception were absolutely magical, they managed to be a little elevated, a little casual, but all together unforgettable! The majority of our guests had never been to a camp wedding and were completely blown away by the experience and now over a month later I am still getting constant texts from guests saying that they're dreaming of going back to TLC. The weekend was absolutely transformative and it's everything that getting married should be it was a relaxing environment for folks to let their guard down, connect with each other, and celebrate not only the love of the couple getting married but love in general. I would get married there again if I could.

We sent both our daughters to Timber Lake this summer - one for the first summer, one for the third. They are having an unbelievable experience. They are both very happy and well cared-for. The owners have been incredibly communicative and I am so impressed by how well they know our girls. We feel very lucky that they are able to have this experience where they can learn to be more independent, while also having the time of their lives, in a safe and nurturing environment.

I have been asked by several friends and work colleagues over the last few months for my perspective on summer camp and if I would recommend Timber Lake Camp. I felt the best way to share my thoughts more broadly would be to post a review. My son and daughter both attended Timber Lake from the age of eight into their teens. Today, as young adults some of their closest friends are their camp friends. Timber Lake has a special place in their hearts, and they treasure the memories. friendships, laughter, tournaments, and experiences they had at camp. From a parent’s perspective, camp fostered confidence, independence, teamwork, and spirit. Camp also provided a place where kids could be kids away from the electronics and social media that occupy so much of their time today. Timber Lake is an amazing experience you can provide to your children run by a caring staff and the incredible leadership of Jay and Mindy Jacobs. I can’t recommend Timber Lake Camp enough!

My husband and I have sent our three kids to Timber Lake Camp for the past ten years. There is no other camp to which we would even consider sending them. We trust Mindy and Jay entirely and have seen them demonstrate excellent judgement, attention, care and consideration countless times over the years. They truly are the best and have very successfully developed a camp program that helps every camper maximize his or her potential.

Timber Lake has been an integral part of our family for over 35 years. My husband and I both attended as campers, chose to work there for many years as counselors, and now we couldn’t be more excited that our 2 daughters are going into their 5th year as campers and consider it their second home. We have known Mindy and Jay since we were children and trust them implicitly. We know our kids are in the best of hands when they are away from home.