Camp Shaw

Located just an hour outside of Chicago, IL, Camp Shaw is named after Potawatomi Chief Shaw-Waw-Nas-See and is situated in the exact location as one of the tribe's oldest villages. After opening its doors in 1946, Camp Shaw has consistently attracted numerous youth from all over the country. The camp sprawls across 110 beautiful acres of forest and fields with plenty of access to Rock Creek.

Camp Shaw offers an amazing camp experience, from outdoor education to overnight camping. Campers have plenty of fun activities to choose from, including archery, music, theatre, sports, ziplining, swimming, and creek exploration.

Boys and girls ages 7-10 can attend their sleepaway camp for three days and two nights. Older students 7-15 can attend Youth Camp for five days and four nights or Extreme Camp for seven days and six nights. They also offer a Counselor in Training program where teenagers learn leadership skills, self-discovery, and team building. This is an excellent program for teens who love summer camp and dream of becoming a camp counselor one day.