Hello Timberlake Families!
My name is Paul Eley and I’m the Senior Lodge Head for this summer at Timberlake. I’m really excited to work with you and your campers and want to take this chance to introduce myself. First, I want you to know that I am always available should you have any questions, concerns, hopes, dreams or anything else that you would like to share, because I’d like to hear them.
Last year was my first year at TL, working as a Big Lodge counselor and un-official trips leader guru guy. I really fell in love with the strength of this community and the enthusiasm of the campers, not to mention the fantastic food and beautiful location. So, returning here for a second year was an easy decision.
I have been working with children and teens since I was a teen myself, mostly as a babysitter, but also as a coach and mentor. In college I worked in an afterschool program at the elementary school and helped manage the high-schoolers that worked there too. After college, I began working at an Environmental Education center in Tennessee and discovered a passion for teaching in the outdoors. I moved to Vermont in early 2009 and have been working with school groups of all ages since then, exploring the natural wonders around us and working to create strong, empathic, supportive communities through team-building initiatives and group games.
We have a strong staff in Senior Lodge this year, with several returners and two new counselors who were also campers here. I know that we’ll be able to provide an unforgettable experience for your camper, and the counselors in Senior Lodge will empower your son to assume the leadership roles that we know they’re capable of.
I will be your main contact person here if you ever have any questions or concerns. I can be reached by phone at the TL Office (aka “Bat Cave”) at (802)422-2316 or by email at seniorlodge.tl@gmail.com. Together we can make this summer an incredible one for your camper, full of excitement, adventure, skills mastery, community and growth.
I look forward to an awesome and rewarding summer with your campers!
Sincerely,
Paul Eley
Senior Lodge Head