In this twentieth year of Timberlane's
existence, many thoughts come into my head, mainly about the camp's
uniqueness. As said before, we are the only camp with trampball. Also
other camps in this area assign a kids cabin group to their
activities. Here at Timberlane boys are allowed to choose which
activities they would like to participate in, and when.
What I am most impressed with, however, is the camps ability to
bring together people from all over the country. This allows us to
visit those places, without ever leaving camp, thought the stories
that they bring, and the accents they are told with.
My third point that I have thought about during the transition
between camper and staff member, is that of Timberlane as a place to
excel. We come here, not to be competitive, as in some specialized
camps; yet find ourselves in daily athletics, as well as Pow Wow and
U.N. Days, inter-camp competitions, track and field days, and cabin
challenges. Many improve in these areas, and are awarded for their
efforts at the end of the session. As has been said before, the
majority of staff members at camp are campers who have found their
rut to fit into at camp, excelled in that area, and often find
themselves leading and teaching that activity as a staff member. I
ask you to find your rut at Timberlane to fit into, whether it be in
athletics, photography, electronics, pottery, or another activity;
and pursue it to your fullest extent, as the rewards are very
self-satisfying.
--Jim Salinsky, Editor