Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See
Private
ACA-accredited nonprofit overnight camp on about 100 acres beside Kankakee River State Park near Manteno, running six weeks of coed sleepaway sessions (4 nights/5 days) for campers ages 7 to 17. Activities include archery, ziplining, a challenge course, nature, music, and arts and crafts, with a counselor-in-training program for older teens and family camp weekends.
The practical details
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★★★★★Caroline ClarkI love the consolers. My favorites consolers are Guppy, pumpkin and Pascal and my favorite part is physicaland hanging out with my friends
★★★★★Amy L.Shoefest! My 7th or 8th ! It also brings back memories of being a kid and going to our church picnic there in the 60’s and 70’s. We got to swim in the pool which isn’t open during Shoefest! Those were good times back when my parents were alive! A beautiful location. I love sShoefest too! Good times!
★★★★★Hal ChoisserBeautiful private campground with a creek running through it.Mostly a kids camp but once a year they host a music festival and whole families can enjoy it
★★★★★Christopher RedmonVery nice facilities, heated cabins great for winter weather. Creek runs throughout the property with lots to see. Hiking trails are well maintained and mapped out. Use caution with small children there is some places with a huge drop off, but there well marked; most have guard rails and or signs. We're planning on returning to use the zip lines in spring.
★★★★★Kendra HaddenMy husband I am recently got married at Camp Shaw and it was absolutely incredible! The staff was incredibly helpful and made sure we had everything we could have possibly needed! We had the entire grounds to ourselves for the day and were permitted to enter the venue the day before to decorate and get everything ready the day prior. This made the morning of the wedding so care free! The ceremony spot and the dining hall which we used as our reception hall was stunning! We could not have asked for a better venue experience! They made everything so easy and because you can hire your own vendors, you truly can customize YOUR Day to You! Highly Highly recommend having your next event or wedding at Camp Shaw! It will not disappoint!