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Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see offers activities such as zip lining, arts and crafts, theatre, music, and archery. Campers can also cool off and play in the creek, explore rock building, and use a waterfall slide. The camp includes three zip-lines that all cross over Rock Creek, and Rock Creek runs through the middle of the property.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
With over 75 years of camp history, Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see celebrates what makes it special. Its mission states that, rooted in nature and tradition, Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See inspires connection and growth by bringing people together through joyful play, purposeful learning, and peaceful interaction. Camp Shaw is an ACA-accredited, overnight non-profit summer camp and rental facility that also hosts band camps, running camps, church groups, youth clubs, and more. Registration for summer of 2026 is open.
Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see shares that community supporters have donated silent auction baskets, including Allegory Handcrafted Goods, Chicago Dough Pizza, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Paramount Theatre, Portillos, Raising Cane’s, Rome Hair Studio, and Worth Nursery, and that Brickstone Brewery has donated craft beers and provided continued support over the years.
Parent and camper testimonials describe multi-year attendance, positive first-time camp experiences, and appreciation that Camp Shaw continues its tradition of summer camp fun. Parents and campers specifically mention that campers look forward to returning, that campers feel included and welcome, and that one camper highlighted enjoying the counselors and the food.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
With over 75 years of camp history, Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see celebrates what makes it special. Its mission states that, rooted in nature and tradition, Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See inspires connection and growth by bringing people together through joyful play, purposeful learning, and peaceful interaction. Camp Shaw is an ACA-accredited, overnight non-profit summer camp and rental facility that also hosts band camps, running camps, church groups, youth clubs, and more. Registration for summer of 2026 is open.
Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see shares that community supporters have donated silent auction baskets, including Allegory Handcrafted Goods, Chicago Dough Pizza, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Paramount Theatre, Portillos, Raising Cane’s, Rome Hair Studio, and Worth Nursery, and that Brickstone Brewery has donated craft beers and provided continued support over the years.
Parent and camper testimonials describe multi-year attendance, positive first-time camp experiences, and appreciation that Camp Shaw continues its tradition of summer camp fun. Parents and campers specifically mention that campers look forward to returning, that campers feel included and welcome, and that one camper highlighted enjoying the counselors and the food.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
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