4-H Camp Shankitunk

03/20/2026

We are beyond thankful for all of our campership supporters! This year we received 106 applications! Our committee begins the review process next week. If you'd like to contribute to the general campership fund for this summer, there is still time! Please visit https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/8FN5D8VFZMHWQ. Every contribution counts toward helping youth access camp! With our sincerest gratitude, the team at 4-H Camp Shankitunk! 💚🍀💚

03/17/2026

Thank you Daulton for your donation to the Bathhouse Campaign!
https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=KP7V3V3Z9WVE6

03/13/2026

Today was the final day of the world's largest camp conference and it was great to see our wonderful Shankitunk staff up on the big screen!

One of the most beautiful parts of the conference is remembering those we have lost . . . Our beloved Maintanance man, Art Howard is gone, but not forgotten. 💚🍀💚

The conference chair's closing speech contained the following sentiment that we couldn't agree with more . . . "Working in the summer camp business is a privilege" and its a privilege we are grateful for!

Thank You to our campers, parents, families, staff, alumni, volunteers, partners, community and beyond for sharing in this privilege with us and for all you do to help make the 4-H camping experience at 4-H Camp Shankitunk possible! See you soon!

03/12/2026

Another incredible day at Tri-State learning from camping legends, partners, professionals, vendors and more! The team from NYS 4-H Camps looked great roaming the halls of the convention center today! 💚🍀💚

03/12/2026

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Logo Outfitters had a fun display of camp merchandise and I spotted not only the CBH Puffy Vest on display, but it was paired with a hoodie from our sister camp, 4-H Camp Shankitunk ! So of COURSE, Corrine and I had to get a selfie with the display!

03/11/2026

Our 4-H Camp Administrator is representing 4-H Camp Shankitunk at the world's largest gathering of camp professionals this week! Together, NYS 4-H camping colleagues are learning and growing to continue making the best better for our campers, families, staff and communities! The beautiful view from the Atlantic City boardwalk was a great way to wrap the day! We cant wait to see what tomorrow holds!

03/06/2026

Camp Scholarship opportunity for military families!!!

BIG NEWS!

Up to 100 FULL scholarships are available for Active Duty Army-connected youth (ages 8–12) to attend 4-H Camp Wabasso this summer! Applications open tomorrow, March 6, at 9 AM EST.

Spots will go fast! Apply today: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQK7FUqnqESVNKm

03/05/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Town of Hancock has launched a Campership Essay contest from now until April 3rd! 4 Camperships are available. To enter, youth must be residents of Hancock, NY and submit a 200 word essay on why they would like to attend camp! These essays should be mailed to The Town of Hancock 661 W. Main St. Hancock, NY 13783 by April 3rd! Good luck and please share this exciting opportunity with families in the Hancock area who might like to attend 4-H Camp Shankitunk this summer! Download a flyer/essay form athttps://campshankitunk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Hancock-Campership-Flyer.pdf

03/05/2026

Make new friends, but keep the old . . . Guess who we found on our walk around camp today, sitting longingly by the pond 😍 (Hint: See Previous Post 😂

YES! It's Percy the Pale Faced Polar Bear 💙🤍💙

03/05/2026

Way up in the land of ice and snow . . .

02/20/2026

We are excited to share that in partnership with the Sidney United Way we are able to offer a new campership opportunity this year for youth who live in Sidney, Sidney Center, or Masonville to attend 4-H Camp Shankitunk this summer 💚🍀💚. Applications are due by March 1st. Call (607) 865-6531 (option 2) or email [email protected] for more information or to request an application. Thank You Sidney United Way for supporting positive youth development through 4-H Camping!

4-H Camp Shankitunk provides incredible local opportunities for youth education every summer.
The hands-on learning experiences, leadership training, and team-building activities at Camp Shankitunk empower children to become confident, responsible, and engaged citizens. The Sidney United Way recognizes that investing in our youth is one of the most effective ways to strengthen our community for the future. That's why we are proud to be providing support to help kids from Sidney, Sidney Center, and Masonville attend these programs this summer.