Camp Quinipet

Camp Quinipet is a Methodist camp facility in Shelter Island Heights that spreads across several acres and contains buildings from different periods. The property includes a chapel, dining hall, nature and recreation centers, and lodging facilities all distributed across the grounds.

The facility was established in 1922 to provide youth with a space for Methodist gatherings and education. It earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 due to the presence of buildings spanning roughly a century of development.

The place carries a name from the Lenape language, honoring the island's original inhabitants. Visitors can sense this historical connection in how the setting and location shape the character of the grounds today.

The grounds offer year-round day and overnight programs with various activities available. Visitors should check ahead to learn what programs and activities are running, as availability changes with the season.

The property houses several structures that date back to the early 1800s, showing how the place expanded and adapted over generations. These older buildings standing alongside newer ones create an interesting mix of architecture from different time periods.