During the past 3 decades millions of dollars in Foundation funding has allowed the renovation and construction of adapted and accessible cabins, Rotary Lodge, medical facilities, program elements and equipment, the swimming pool, waterfront complex, roads and pathways, storm shelter areas, kitchen and dining facilities... and there is still so much more to do! The past year has seen the construction of three new fully accessible cabins, upgrades to existing facilities as

Each August for 13 years Jamie and I, along with family and friends, have made “Roodstock” a highly anticipated event on our property supporting the Timber Pointe Foundation’s mission. What is Roodstock? It’s an outdoor party, a picnic, a music festival and a gathering of friends old and new. No ticket to get in, no long speeches. Guests are simply asked to bring a generous heart. As in the past there will be great live music ranging from country to classic rock, incredib

Dear Friends, What a great year it has been for Timber Pointe Outdoor Center! Summer 2025 camp sessions met the needs of over 700 campers with disabilities and special needs. In addition, hundreds more participated in “off season” specialized, adapted and inclusive camping, respite weekends, family camps and facility hosted events. Timber Pointe Outdoor Center continuously evolves to become the premier provider in Illinois of specialized and adapted outdoor programs for indiv

Dear Friends, In the Winter 2024 letter I shared our three year initiative to expand the first phases of Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s...

Dear Friends, I am sometimes asked about the difference between Easterseals’ Timber Pointe Outdoor Center and The Timber Pointe...

Dear Friends, ​ A spring retreat for families with children with a disability or challenging illness served as an awesome prelude to...

Dear Friends, A spring retreat for families who have a child with a disability or challenging illness served as an awesome prelude to...

Dear Friends, Given the close of a very successful Timber Pointe Outdoor Center summer camp season, I would like to share a little about...

Dear Friends, Last spring, I wrote about the challenges faced by Timber Pointe Outdoor Center given the necessary cancellation of the...

Dear Friends of Timber Pointe… beautiful fall and holiday greetings to you all! It’s been a strong year for Timber Pointe Outdoor Center...

Dear Friends, At this time of year the Timber Pointe Foundation typically produces our spring newsletter to share about the upcoming...

Dear Friends of Timber Pointe, What an honor it has been to serve as the President of the Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation Board...

The Timber Pointe Foundation Partners with Timber Pointe Outdoor Center to Take Campers to New Heights! The Timber Pointe Charitable...