PLEASE NOTE!
​The program descriptions below are pre-COVID-19. For summer 2021 we are working hard to preserve the spirit and range of activities as best as we can, while keeping camper and staff safety paramount. We will update families with any programming modifications once guidelines and protocols have been established by the NYS Dept of Health. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Be well!

Activities & Electives

Camp on an island is just as much fun as it sounds! Since 1947, the NY Conference of The United Methodist Church has provided this special place for children, complete with a full program of land and waterfront activities fostering children’s confidence, cooperative skills and connection to the natural world. 

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.​​
  • 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, as specified by the NY State Department of Health. The swim test consists of four laps in the deep end of the swim area without stopping, treading water for 1 minute, and floating on the back for 1 minute. Campers who are non swimmers or not strong swimmers may opt out of the swim test and will swim only in the shallow area.
​'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