Who May Attend
Please note: All weeks of camp are co-educational. A camper may attend more than one (1) week, (but is limited to 2 weeks) and is not allowed to stay over the weekends. The camping experience for children from week to week at Camp Shankitunk is very similar.
Overnight Camp
Any youth ages 8-16 by January 1st who is able to follow the camp schedule and participate in programming safely and independently is welcome to attend.
Day Camp
Any youth age 6-8 by their selected camp session who is able to follow the camp schedule and participate safely and independently is welcome to attend. We have suspended our Yellow-Sheet Day Camp Program for 2022.
2023 Dates & Themes
Week 1
Back to the Future Week: This is heavy Doc! Hop in the DeLorean and end up here at Camp for a week of time travel fun! Participate in activities from the distant past, and maybe even activities that still are yet to come! The memories made here will transcend time for sure.
Overnight Camp Dates: July 2 - July 7
Day Camp Dates: July 3 - July 7
Week 2
Cinematic Week: Come join us for the filming of the number one movie of the summer, starring you! Perform all around camp and capture the memories that will last a lifetime! Write your own stories, participate in dramatic activities, create a laugh track, and much more! At camp, join the genre of your dreams with classes fit for the movies!
Overnight Camp Dates: July 9 - July 14
Day Camp Dates: July 9 - July 14
Week 3
Campfire Story Week: Gather 'round the campfire, and tell your campfire stories! The story of Shankitunk is ever evolving, so add your tales to it's history. Participate in scavenger hunts to find the secrets hidden around camp. Enjoy cookouts and campfire songs galore!
Overnight Camp Dates: July 16 - July 21
Day Camp Dates: July 17 - July 21
Week 4
Shankitunk's Got Talent: Show off your talent and get the golden buzzer in this year's Extravagameza! Play competitive games, showcase your art, participate in the ultimate personal scavenger hunt! Learn new talents and be amazed by the talents you'll find at Shankitunk!
Overnight Camp Dates: July 23 - July 28
Day Camp Dates: July 24 - July 28
Week 5
Come Sail Away Week: All aboard the Camp Ship Shankitunk! Live like the sea is your calling. Look for hidden treasures and watch out for pirates! Learn to fish and sing the canoe song, swab the deck and care for your boat! Set sail with us this summer.
Overnight Camp Dates: July 30 - August 4
Day Camp Dates: July 31 - August 4
Please note: The camping experience for children from week to week at Camp Shankitunk is very similar. The weekly themes are more of a fun way to mix things up over the summer for campers attending multiple weeks and for the staff, but they don't significantly impact the Shankitunk experience. Happy camping!
Check-In and Pick-Up
Learn more and select a select a time to drop off on the About Covid-19 Page
Camp Fees
Overnight
$450 per week
Day Camp
$200 per week
Please Note:
- Camperships may be available for qualified youth. Help send kids to camp.
- Full payment will be required when registering online. You can save a spot with a $100 deposit per child per week utilizing the paper sign up form in the camp brochure. The balance is due in full by June 1st.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
All camper weeks are subject to a $100 non-refundable processing fee per week.
If a family must cancel a session (we understand that sometimes things happen or plans change), we ask that you notify our camp secretary as soon as possible. We often have families on a waiting list and would like to include their children at camp whenever possible. No refunds will be granted after June 1st. This is due to staffing, food, and program supplies allocation. Thank you for your understanding.
No refunds will be granted if campers do not arrive at camp when scheduled or who do not complete all required forms by due dates, resulting in cancellation of their registration.
No refunds will be granted if a camper is sent home for medical or behavioral reasons included but not limited to; violating camp rules and policies (see handbook), homesickness, non-compliance, failure to thrive (e.g., not eating or participating).
A prorated refund will be considered for remaining camp stays if a camper becomes injured at camp and the Camp Health Director or Camp Director (or designee) determined that he/she is unable to participate in camp activities and must be sent home.
If camp must cancel a session(s) or is unable to open, refunds will be issued to participants. If a session had taken place for 3 or more days at the time of cancellation no refunds will be issued.
All refund requests must be made in writing. Refund requests are subject to review and may take time to process.
Family Handbook
Is this your first time attending 4-H Camp Shankitunk? Are you overwhelmed with questions? This handbook (2022) may be the answer. We address the most common frequently asked questions from first time families. We hope this resource will be helpful for you, but if you still have questions, please feel free to Contact Us.
