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The Founders and Directors
Dr. and Mrs. Luther Halsey Gulick were pioneers in the field of outdoor
youth education, starting their first camp in 1887. Many years ago they
created the Timanous triangle symbolizing the objectives of the
program--the training of the body, mind, and spirit. Dave and Linda
Suitor, the present directors, carry on a tradition of over fifty years
of leadership for the Suitor family. Preceding Dave and Linda were
Dave's parents John and Marti who retired as directors in 1982.
 The
Philosophy
There is a fine tradition of courteous, respectful, and loyal
relationships between campers and counselors. The program emphasizes
the benefits of a simple, active and healthful lifestyle among
friendly, interested and capable people. A positive approach to life at
Timanous encourages good citizenship and promotes personal growth.
Campers are always treated with respect.
The Program
Through our extensive waterfront, land, and camping programs, boys are
encouraged to make choices, complimented for their accomplishments, and
surrounded by a pervading atmosphere of fun. There are more than a
dozen regularly scheduled activities with at least that many special
events happening in any given week.
The Location
The camp occupies 180 acres on a large lake in the Sebago Lake region
of southern Maine.  Although
untouched by immediate city life, we are only 24 miles from Portland.
The airport provides easy connections to major cities and driving time
from Boston is under three hours.
The Facilities
Timanous in not a luxury camp. There is neither electricity nor hot
water in the residential cabins although these conveniences are
available in the main buildings, infirmary, bathrooms, and shower
house. The boys are grouped by age and live together with their
counselors in large screened cabins along the waterfront.
The Staff
The highest standards of leadership by example is the cardinal
principle
guiding our counselors. Averaging over ten years each at camp, 80%
were
Timanous campers, and, with 14 teachers on the staff, the boys are
assured
of mature and enlightened guidance. Last summer a staff of 44
supervised
a camper group of 110.
The Campers
Boys come from 22 different states and 9 foreign countries. About 35
new campers enroll each summer. Last summer, Maine had 14
representatives, New York and Massachusetts had 13 each.
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