Timber Wolf Lake Trip Leader Info

We are grateful that you and your high school friends will be joining us for camp this summer! ​ We can't wait to see you!!!

If you have any further questions, please give us a call (231-839-7552) or drop us an email (cmusselman@twl.younglife.org). We look forward to hosting you this summer!

Summer 2025 Information

Viewing other camp trips (YLCC) ​ - You can now view all camp trips and available beds using the Nationally Managed Camp Reservation Report, available in YLCC. ​

 

 

Linens (sheets, pillow, pillow case and blanket) and a towelwill be​ provided.

Retail Gift Card:​ click this link​ to pay for a retail gift card for your camp trip prior to arrival.

Adult Guests​ - If you are interested in bringing adult guests to camp, please reach out to Shannon Wlodarczyk at swlodarczyk@twl.younglife.org or by phone at 231-839-7552.

TWL SH & WyldLIfe Trip Leader Guide : this guide includes very helpful information about your trip to Timber Wolf - check it out!

TWL YLVS Trip Leader Guide: this guide includes very helpful information about your trip to Timber Wolf, including childcare information.

Program Letters:

Click on the YLVS Trip Leader Guide link listed above for the YLVS program Letter.

Click on the above SH & WyldLife Trip Leader Guide link listed above for the program letters.

 

Area Camp Trip Survey: ​ Please complete the survey by May 15. This survey allows the assigned team and camp staff to best prepare for your arrival at camp.

 

Camp Activities for Summer 2025

  • Go-Carts
  • Giant Swing
  • Zip Lines
  • Frisbee Golf
  • Climbing Wall
  • Wibit (water obstacle course)
  • Swimming
  • Wiffle Ball
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle Boards
  • Volleyball
  • Plenty of space to relax

Required Documents

  • YL Connect Camp is required for summer 2025. The YLCC Arrival Form replaces the registration packet/A form excel document. Training materials​ on YL Connect Camp are available through Learning Guides as well as a Quick Guide with videos. The Arrival Form specific information can be found here.
  • Leader Screenings
  • Summer Camp Leader Orientation
  • Personnel Record form​ - Michigan requirement for leaders
  • Michigan CPS Checks - NEW in 2024 -​ Michigan now requires a Central Registry Background Check on all of our staff and volunteers over the age of 21 who have unsupervised contact with kids coming to camp. An initial email from YL HR was sent to leaders who were registered (as of May 15, 2024) ​ in YLCC; the HR email explained the process as well as introduces the third party vendor (RSI) that will be completing these background checks on our behalf. If you have any questions, please call the camp office at 231-839-7552.

Additional Resources

  • Session 1 & 3 Arrival Time: 3-5 PM (ET) Departure Time: 2 PM (ET). ​ Please schedule your bus to arrive by 1:15
  • Session 2 Arrival Time: 2-5 PM (ET) Departure Time: 1:30 PM (ET). ​ Please schedule your bus to arrive by 12:15
  • YLives Arrival Time: 2-4 PM (ET) Departure Time: 12:30 PM (ET). ​ Please schedule your bus to arrive between 11-12 on the day of departure.
  • Map to camp
  • Packing list
  • Capernaum Accomodations
  • Camping Handbook
  • Over the Counter Medications - We have several OTC medications on hand and are asking campers to not bring OTC meds with them to camp. ​ If they do bring them, the meds should be collected and turned in with prescription meds.
  • WyldLife Camping Policies​ - you will find ​ helpful information on this staff resources page.
  • Gospel Proclamation Tool Kits​ - these kits will be available, in your cabin, for you to use to help students engage more fully in the gospel during their time at camp.

Dates & Tasks

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Camp Week:
10-Day Report Due: ​ ​ ​
Day 1 Call-in Via Phone - call camp

Week 1: Sr High June 1 - 6, 2025

05/22/2025 ​ ​ ​ ​

05/30/2025

06/01/2025

Week 2: Sr High June 7 - 12, 2025

05/27/2025

06/05/2025

06/07/2025

Week 3: Sr High June 13 - 18, 2025

06/03/2025 ​ ​ ​ ​

06/11/2025

06/13/2025

Week 4: Sr High June 19 - 24, 2025

06/09/2025

06/17/2025

06/19/2025

Week 5: W Life June 26 - 30, 2025

06/16/2025

06/24/2025

06/26/2025

Week 6: Sr High July 1 - 6, 2025

06/21/2025

06/29/2025

07/01/2025

Week 7: Sr High July 7 - 12, 2025

06/27/2025

07/05/2025

07/07/2025

Week 8: Sr High July 13 - 18, 2025

07/03/2025

07/11/2025

07/13/2025

Week 9: YLives ​ July 22 - 24, 2025

07/12/2025

07/20/2025

07/22/2025

Week 10: W Life​ July 25 - 29, 2025

07/15/2025

07/23/2025

07/25/2025

Week 11: W Life July 30 - Aug 3, 2025

07/20/2025

07/28/2025

07/30/2025

Week 12: W Life ​ August 4 - 8, 2025

07/25/2025

08/02/2025

08/04/2025