What is a 5/55?

In October of 2017, the Friends of Timbercrest held their first Work Weekend making 2022 5th anniversary of FOT! On June 27, 1967 a dedication ceremony was held to open the first year of residence camp making 2022 the 55th anniversary of residence camp. And so , we celebrated the 5/55!

Friday-Monday, October 7-10, 2022
A wonderful weekend was enjoyed by all who attended. We even got a bit of work done: wood split, trails cleared, trails blazed, a couple of posts installed (ready for signs in the spring), leaky boats patched, canoe paddle door handles removed and stored for winter, nest boxes cleaned, routed signs attached to pavilions in Sunset, Strawberry Hill, and Sprucewood, and light switches in Bellinger Hall labeled.

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 7, 2022
  • Setup 1:00 p.m. - ??
  • Check-in: upon arrival - Bellinger Lodge 
  • Self-guided Activities: settle in, hikes, crafts
  • Dinner Buffet 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  • Informal Campfire

Saturday, October 8, 2022
  • Breakfast Buffet - served 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Morning Activities
    • 10:00 am - Yoga, Boating, guided hike, crafts
    • 10:00-noon - Trading Post
  • Group Photo - 11:45 a.m.
  • Lunch served at noon, to include special presentations
    • Wall of Fame Inductee - Sally Patchen and her Family
    • Presentation about the Master Plan from Council Staff - Karen Lundgard and Jerilyn Hickey
  • Afternoon Activities
    • 1:00 - 3:00 Boating
    • 2:00 - 4:00 Forest Bathing
    • 1:00 - 4:00 Crafts
  • Dinner & Program
    • gather at 5:30 p.m. for announcements
    • Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
    • Keynote address - Tory Irgang from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation on the importance of camping and the role Friends groups play
  • Formal Campfire Program 8:00 p.m. - Emily Garrick
  • Probably more singing into the wee hours

Sunday, October 9, 2022
  • Breakfast Buffet served 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Morning Activities - bird walk
  • Lunch Buffet served 12:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
  • Afternoon Activities
  • Dinner 6:30 p.m.
  • Informal Campfire

Monday, October 10, 2022
  • Breakfast
  • Cleanup