About Our Group
Timber Bay is a steady, faith-based outreach that's been walking alongside Elk River area students for over 20 years. We know the teen years come with unique challenges, and we're here to be a consistent, caring presence through it all.
Our mission is to create a safe environment where students can thrive. Through mentoring relationships, shared activities, and outdoor adventures, we help students build resilience, grow in confidence, and develop healthy life goals.
How to Join
Reach out to Adam Schnell, Elk River Area Director, if your student would like to get connected.
Contact:
Adam Schnell
Email: [email protected]
Call: 515.208-7987
Connection Point
What | When:
- Tuesday Evening - Girls Group (6th -12th Grade)
- Thursday After School - Boys Group (6th -12th Grade)
- Ongoing Area Events & Service Projects
Trips & Events:
Take a weekend retreat with us throughout the year to Timber Bay Camp & Retreat Center.
- Fall, Winter & Summer Camp
- Deeper Life Spring Camp
- WorkCrew
Summer Trips:
Boundary Waters canoeing, Wolf River rafting & camping, and local day trips.
Activity Form
All students must have a completed "Activity Form" in order to participate in Timber Bay activities. Fill out this form and return it to your Community Group Director.
Elk River
Community Group Leadership
Troy Bondy
Scott Schule
Kyle Kelly
Deana Bondy
A message from Troy:
We have a team of caring adults that have over a century of experience of working with teenagers and their families. We offer transportation from several schools to group for friendships, food, faith and fun; and then home afterwards.
-Troy