Activities & 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 5-6 will receive instructional swimming daily, weather permitting. 
  • Fishing – Cast your line, reel in a fish, and learn about the Peconic Bay ecosystem.
  • Corcl'ing – Campers of all ages love to Corcl! Spin, kneel, or just hang out with these fun little boats.

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.​
  • Yoga – Find your flow! Relax and stretch and enjoy the view from the Breezeway. 
  • Nature Exploration – Explore our Shelter Island eco system, in and out of the water.  
  • Outdoor Cooking – Did you know you can bake a cupcake in an orange shell? Make (and eat!) tasty food over a campfire.
  • Aerobics/Dance Workout – Dance like no one's watching! Work up a sweat with music and a fun routine. ​

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 our cooking expert. 
  • ​Watercolor/Sketching - Let your paintbrush or pencil run wild! Unleash your imagination and explore different art mediums. 
  • Dance – Get your groove on! Practice a routine and share it with the camp on Friday night. 
  • Music/Rock Band – Jam session! Play an instrument, form a band, or write a song--and choose to perform in front of the whole camp. 
  • Drama – Find the spotlight! Write and perform your own skits with your friends. 
  • Videography – You're the director! Write a script and film it or create a music video, it's up to you.   
  • Arts & Crafts  - Explore traditional camp crafts including tie-dye, leather stamping, lanyards, and friendship bracelets.  
  • Robotics - Meet the camp robot and learn programming skills while teaching it new tricks!

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.
​'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