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Adventure and Environmental Education

Located on the rocky shores of the northwest corner of Shelter Island, Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center is the perfect location for outdoor environmental education. Our program is available to groups of 10 to 150, ages 7 and up. All of our programs are individually designed around your needs and can incorporate state standards for your grade level. Our programs run anywhere from 1 to 5 days.

Camp Quinipet can provide a beautiful outdoor learning facility for your program to discover and learn about Eastern Long Island's ecosystems and geology. Our site provides hands on experiences in woodland, marine and coastal habitats as well as geologic clues to the formation of Long Island and map and compass skills.

No matter the time of year - fall, winter, or spring - Quinipet's Environmental Education Programs can offer experiences for students that help foster understanding and respect for the natural resources and inherent beauty of our region.

Adventure Challenge Course & Team Experience

The Quinipet Adventure Challenge Course, located on 30 acres of woods, waterfront and playing fields, is set up to host your group's adventure challenge retreat. Our program consists of a series of problem-solving activities designed to involve a group physically, mentally and emotionally. Quinipet's facilities can handle groups of 10 to 150.

The basic themes of Quinipet Adventures are self discovery and the realization of individual potential through group process. Presenting challenges that require a group to work together to accomplish a task builds self-confidence and strengthens inter-personal skills.

Low ropes course activities focus on group effort and depend on group support, communication and spotting for safety. Our Rock Climbing course focuses on the individual's performance of certain challenges at some distance from the ground, requiring a belay safety system. This creates a situation where the perceived risk appears much greater than the actual risk and allows participants to push their own limits.

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We book a year in advance, so please call and reserve your program today!
631-749-0430

Self-Hosted Smaller Group Trips

If you prefer a less structured program, Quinipet would be glad to coordinate adventures for you such as hiking a beautiful preserve, kayaking through salt marshes, or other group activities. We can suggest activities that also promote teambuilding and adventure, taking full advantage of our location at the East End of Long Island. Quinipet would be happy to make the arrangements for you. Get your students out of virtual reality and into natural reality!