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02/28/2026

Spring and Summer Break camp registrations are opening throughout the country. Don't miss the chance for your kids to experience their favorite camp yet!

02/27/2026

At TimberNook, we get out of kids' way while keeping a close eye and listening ears.

We come in quickly and effectively because we do not engage in blaming, shaming, or solving. We get curious and ask questions. Almost always kids can figure out a solution with little guidance and only a container to be in a safe space while they navigate the complexities of problem solving.

Adults are not kids. We do not solve problems like they do. That isn't our job. Our job is to keep them safe, help to keep their words kind and allow them the time and patience they need.

02/26/2026

Building forts almost always happens during the first day of TimberNook. So magical and beneficial!

02/25/2026

As cited by Rethinking Childhood: "In the cultural conversation about play and risk, adventure playgrounds – proper ones I mean, with timber structures, tools, junk materials and skilled workers – are very much on the radical side of the argument. But how dangerous are they, really?"

It turns out, not only are they safe than conventional playgrounds, they may also have less injuries than when kids stay at home.

While TimberNook is not an adventure playground, there are many similarities and we fully support adventure playgrounds.

Loose parts are a cornerstone in both programs as well as child-led play. Children need to learn to assess risk and make these decisions in progressive ways so that when they leave our nest, they can make big decisions that may truly save their lives.

Play is not meant to be stared at. It is our job to provide a container for play to develop, not to create it for them.

Read more here: https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2018/04/19/risk-dangerous-playwork-adventure-conventional-playground/

02/23/2026

So much yes! Find a TimberNook near you. It is so worth it.

02/22/2026

For the first time in 46 years, Team USA won Olympic gold in men's ice hockey, defeating Canada in the gold-medal game of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Gold for the Men and Women this year! Way to go players!!

Remember, dreams can come true!

02/22/2026

The last time the U.S. Men's Olympic Ice Hockey team won a gold medal was in 1980 at the Lake Placid Games, famously known as the "Miracle on Ice". They defeated the Soviet Union and subsequently Finland to secure the top spot. The team has not won gold since...

Let's do it today!

02/22/2026

LIVEfor TimberNook camps provide ample time for children to explore their surroundings, create, build, design, take risks, and dive into their imagination-while fostering a love for the great outdoors!

At TimberNook, children of different ages and abilities play and learn together. This model mirrors the real world, where cooperation, leadership and empathy thrive.

Sign up today and see how your children conquer fear and anxiety, engage in appropriate risk-taking, and open up, sometimes for the very first time, to make new friends and to have novel experiences!

02/20/2026

Playing away from adult supervision, or "free play," is crucial for children to develop autonomy, social skills, and emotional regulation without adult pressure.

It allows children to manage risks, solve conflicts, and build self-reliance. For adults, play is essential to reduce stress, spark creativity, and improve relationships.

Check out the full article below.

Source:
https://thegrowtheq.com/stop-hovering-and-let-kids-play-their-mental-health-depends-on-it/

02/19/2026

Let them 🌳

When we consistently restrict movement, we're not protecting our children – we're becoming the barrier to their development.

Let them spin in circles, go upside down, jump off things, and move in ways that make adults gasp. That’s how they build balance, focus, and confidence.

Listen to Angela Hanscom’s TEDx Talk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLaoDucF0k

02/17/2026

Spring is just around the corner! Here are some wonderful things that you could do outside with your kids as the weather warms up:

*Have a scavenger hunt. You can look for specific objects or be a bit more general like: things that begin with the letter B, or something for each color of the rainbow

*Do leaf rubbings. All you need are paper, crayons and any new leaves you can find.

*Dig in the dirt. Find worms and bugs, make mud pies, and flip over rocks to see what you'll find

*Plant something. Get some flower or vegetable seeds and start your own garden.

*Make an obstacle course. Time each kid as they jump, roll, climb, step or go under the various obstacles. Added bonus: You can do this inside if needed.

*Get active. Play a game like twister or hopscotch, Simon Says, Mother-may-I or the freeze dance. Take turns picking and leading the games and get involved. Kids love when you play too!

*Learn something new. Try yoga or fishing. Dance alone in your room or out in the front yard. Build something with sticks, Lincoln logs or Legos. Share your creations or the new skills you learned with friends and relatives. Use social media if you can't get together in person.

*Do the alphabet workout. Create an “exercise alphabet” by assigning an exercise to each letter of the alphabet. Then spell out your name, performing the exercise designated for each letter. Be sure to take a 15-20 second rest between each exercise.

02/15/2026

Spring Break plans? Let’s take them outside!

LIVEfor TimberNook is bringing five full days of wildly wonderful outdoor play to LIVEfor TimberNook at The Vines March 23–27 from 9am–3pm.

Think forts built from fallen branches, stories dreamed up under open skies, problem-solving in puddles, and the kind of confidence that only grows when kids are free to explore. Our days are child-led, screen-free, and rooted in nature. Where creativity stretches as wide as the landscape.

And when Spring Break ends, we’re just getting started!

Our summer season includes 8 weeks of camp between June and August, each one packed with hands-on adventure, teamwork, imagination, and good old-fashioned outdoor fun. Register for a single week, or make it a summer to remember.

Spots are limited and our outdoor community is filling quickly! Come grow with us this spring and summer!