Try Camp is great for first time campers. Your camper will spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring camp, making new friends and trying camp on for size!  Campers will be provided a limited range of camptivities during the session including crafts, theatre, nature, sports, zipline and more. They may not be eligible to sign up for all camptivities available during the week. Regardless, the pool and creek provide a chance to splash around and cool off and are available to all campers throughout the day. Try Camp is a great way to prepare for a longer session at Camp Shaw. If your camper loves camp and is ready for a longer stay, they can choose to stay for the rest of the Youth Camp session (for an additional fee).

Registration for 2024 is now open here!

Try Camp Dates:

6/16/24-6/18/24
7/7/24-7/9/24
7/21/24-7/23/24

Cost: $400

Extension: $200

Discounts Available:

Can’t Wait (by 12/31/23) – $50
Early Bird (by 4/30/24) – $25
4-H Member – $20 off
Sibling Discount – second and subsequent siblings $20 off
Multi-Week discount – second and subsequent sessions $20 off


General Try Camp Information:

Check-in: 2:00-4:00PM on Sunday
Pick-up: 4:15PM on Tuesday (2:00-3:00PM on Thursday if extended)

2024 Packing List
Daily Schedule

Please remember we will not begin check-in early as camp staff need to prepare for the week and are busy getting ready for your camper prior to 2 pm. Please include all adults that may pick your camper up on the Authorized Pickup list and remind them to bring a picture ID to present at the pick-up station.