Activities and Electives

Waterfront

Take advantage of our amazing waterfront location!

• Free Swim – Cannonball! Splish and splash in our swim area under lifeguard supervision. 
• Instructional Swim – In the process of growing your gills? Gain confidence and become a better swimmer with the help of our lifeguards. Day campers ages 5-8 and overnight campers ages 7-8 will receive instructional swimming daily, weather permitting. 
• Fishing – Cast your line and reel in a big fish! Learn about the Peconic Bay ecosystem  and catch your dinner (just kidding)! 
• Corcl'ing – What floats your boat? These round boats are the new water trend! Use the Corcl to sit, kneel, or stand while paddling, or play water games in them. ​

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Sports & Games

Enjoy traditional sports and outdoor activities at Quinipet! Play a friendly game of basketball, relax with yoga or a hike around the grounds, or bust some moves with a dance workout!

• Basketball – Shoot some hoops and play basketball with your friends. 
• Soccer – Get your kicks! Learn the fundamentals and play a friendly game of soccer with your friends. 
• Volleyball – Serve, spike, and bump! Learn the basics and play a game.. 
• Cricket – Take a crack at cricket! Learn how to play the classic game and play with your fellow campers. 
• Yoga – Find your flow! Relax and stretch by doing yoga while enjoying our beautiful natural scenery. 
• Nature Exploration – Let's get lost! Learn about the various flora and fauna on the island, take a hike, and learn outdoor skills. 
• Outdoor Cooking – Cook over an open fire! Learn how to make delicious food outside. 
• Aerobics/Dance Workout – Dance like no one's watching! Work up a sweat with music and a fun routine. ​

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Arts

Let your creative side show! Bring home artwork, learn how to make delicious food, or impress your friends with magic tricks! 

• Cooking/Baking - Wok on! Learn great recipes and cook delicious food or baked goods with counselor supervision in one of our kitchens. 
• ​Watercolor/Sketching - Let your paintbrush or pencil run wild! Unleash your imagination and explore different art mediums. 
• Dance – Get your groove on! Learn routines for various styles of dance. 
• Music/Rock Band – Jam session! Play an instrument, form a band, or write a song. 
• Drumming – Just beat it! Learn different drum styles, and create new beats. 
• Drama – Steal the spotlight! Write and perform your own skits with your friends. 
• Videography – You are the director! Write a script and film it or create a music video, it's up to you.   
• Jewelry – Don't worry, bead happy. Create any jewelry item you can think of!
• Arts & Crafts (tie-dye, woodburning, leather, etc) - Get your craft on! Any traditional camp craft you can think of, we'll do it. 
• Magic – Get some tricks up your sleeve! If you've ever wondered what a magician's secrets are, come to magic.

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Off Camp Trips

Explore more of Shelter Island by taking a trip off camp on one of the following adventures! These trips are offered to both Overnight and Day Campers according to age.

• Paddle Boarding - SUP, dawg? Paddle your way around the bay on a stand up paddle board. This trip is offered to campers age 9+. 
• Kayaking - Paddle power! Kayak the waters around Shelter Island. This trip is offered to campers age 9+. 
• Wakeboarding - Catch some waves! This trip is offered to campers age 9+. 
• Tubing - Keep calm and float on! This trip is offered to campers age 7+. ​

​*Campers must complete a swim test upon arrival to demonstrate comfort in open bay water. Our swim test consists of four laps in our swimming area and treading water for thirty seconds.

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​I had so much fun with new friends. It was the best week of camp I've ever had. I wish I could go for two weeks instead of one! - Camper