TimberNook of Central Maryland Launches Outdoor Camps in Gaithersburg

TimberNook of Central Maryland, an outdoor camp for children that integrates sensory experiences, imagination, and nature, invites families to register now to secure a spot in the camp’s first session in July of 2016.

TimberNook of Central Maryland offers children the chance to play together and independently, using stories, games, and experiences to have fun, learn, develop, and explore their surroundings. New TimberNook provider and owner of TimberNook of Central Maryland, Christine Force, is looking forward to the camp’s first session.

Christine is a physical therapist who has worked exclusively with children for the past four years. She has seen firsthand the effects that increased academics and technology, and decreased outdoor play can have on children. Christine became a TimberNook provider in order to bring the unique therapeutic benefits of nature to all children. “I'm so excited to be the first physical therapist to become a licensed TimberNook provider," said Force. "I think that if all children were given a little more time to play, a little more time outdoors, we would see a huge impact on school performance and health."

Angela Hanscom, TimberNook Founder, CEO, and pediatric occupational therapist, anticipates an exciting future for TimberNook of Central Maryland, and hopes families will take advantage of the camp’s first sessions. “At our camp, we use the environment as a “third teacher” to enhance child development and foster creativity,” said Hanscom. “It’s amazing to see children explore their surroundings, take risks, play, build and dive into their imaginations – all while enjoying the great outdoors.”

TimberNook of Central Maryland will be holding a free Launch event for interested families on July 17, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This will serve as a kick-off to the camp's first session which begins July 18th. You can learn more about the TimberNook philosophy as well as TimberNook of Central Maryland’s specific camp dates and hours, and view registration information at http://www.timbernook.com.

About TimberNook

TimberNook is an outdoor program that integrates sensory experiences, imagination and nature for all kids. Children play together and independently - using stories, games, and new experiences to have fun, learn, develop, and explore. The TimberNook curriculum weaves together the therapeutic benefits of nature with activities that inspire children to think creatively, to accept challenges, and even to learn from failure. TimberNook offers trained providers a unique opportunity to build a successful business while making a difference in children’s lives. For more information about camps or to become a provider, visithttp://www.timbernook.com/.

About TimberNook of Central Maryland

The Malcolm E. King Conservation Park is maintained by the Lois Green-Sligo Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Located on 63 acres of beautiful rolling countryside in Gaithersburg, MD, this site features open meadows, forests, streams, and a pond just waiting to be explored. Accessible only to members and campers, and bordered by an additional 70 acres of county park property, this a true sanctuary in the middle of Gaithersburg. TimberNook of Central Maryland will launch it's first camp programs in July 2016.

Contact:

Christine Force, PT, DPT

TimberNook of Central Maryland

www.playtogrowmd.com

playtogrowmd@gmail.com