Camperships

Available to Delaware County residents who live on a bonafide farm. The Lennox Campership will pay a portion of the camp fee. No form necessary, check box on camp application. Funds are limited, so please apply early. 

Has been set up so that all Delaware County 4-H members can attend camp at a reduced fee. To be eligible you need to be: A Delaware County 4-Her; if a new Delaware County 4-Her, you must be enrolled by December 31st and all other 4-Hers must have completed 4-H the previous year. The Gladstone Family Campership will pay a portion of the camp fee. No form necessary, check box on camp application. Applications for camperships are ranked in the order they are received.  

New in 2022: Delaware County 4-H members participating in the Day Camp program may qualify for a $50 campership toward their camp fee.

Given by her family. The Gladstone family has been active in 4-H for years. A Delaware County youth will receive a full campership.

Given in memory of Madelyn by her family. The family would like to award this campership to a Delaware County camper who plans to take counselor-in-training classes (14 years of age & older) to become a camp counselor. Winner will receive a partial campership.

Given by the Carley family from Stamford. Harold Carley was a former 4-H Agent in Delaware County; David Carley was a 4-H member and leader; Marilyn Carley was a leader; and the Carley children attended camp and were employed at 4-H camp. A Delaware County camper will receive a full campership.

Terry enjoyed working as a camp counselor and Activities Director at 4-H Camp Shankitunk. 2 partial camperships for Delaware County 4-H youth will be awarded in his memory by Terry’s family and friends and through proceeds from Maple Weekend at Catskill Mountain Maple. Apply by filling out the campership application and answering the essay. This essay should be separate from other camperships you are applying for.

Owen absolutely loved everything about Shankitunk, and even though it was only a few weeks each summer, Shankitunk was part of his life year round. Owen made numerous ‘forever friends’ and lifelong memories at this magical place. Owen would want everyone to share in the Shankitunk experience; so this campership has been created for deserving children in need who would enjoy Shankitunk as much as he did.  This campership is open to all eligible campers age 8-16 regardless of where they are from. The campership will pay the complete cost of camp for one camper each week.  In their application essay, applicants should discuss why they want to attend camp Shankitunk and would need financial assistance.  In addition, applicants should submit one letter of recommendation (download at bottom) from a teacher, 4-H leader, clergy, or friend of the family explaining how camp will help this child with high potential to grow as a leader, learn skills, and make friends at camp, when they may not otherwise have the opportunity.

This campership is generously given by the Ericson family in loving memory of their son, Eric, and is funded through proceeds from the annual Motorcycle Memorial Ride/Raffle event held in Laurens. Eric was a SUNY Plattsburgh student studying environmental science with a minor in criminal justice and was working toward becoming a state Department of Environmental Conservation officer. Some of Eric’s family members attended 4-H Camp Shankitunk as youth and want to give other youth the opportunity to attend camp.

The Sidney United Way recognizes that investing in our youth is one of the most effective ways to strengthen our community for the future. 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. That’s why we are proud to be providing support to help kids from Sidney, Sidney Center, and Masonville attend these programs this summer. Two camperships available!

This award is generously given by the Lister and Korwan families who come together annually to offer a full scholarship for a Delaware County youth.

Youth who reside in the Town of Tompkins may submit an essay about why they would like to attend camp or about the prior experiences they have had at camp, addressed to the Town Board. If awarded, a thank you note will be required.

Details coming soon. A youth who resides in the Town of Davenport will be awarded either a partial or full campership.

The Town of Hancock has launched a Campership Essay contest from March 3 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 at https://campshankitunk.org/…/2026-Hancock-Campership…

This award is generously given by the Presbyterian Women’s Association and will provide two Walton Youth with full scholarships to attend camp.

Multiple awards ranging from partial awards to full scholarships will be provided to Delhi Area youth.

Tractor Supply Company in partnership with National 4-H Council hosts Paper Clover campaigns where customers can purchase a Paper Clover during checkout at stores nationwide to support 4-H leadership activities, including camp! Two Delaware County 4-Hers will receive a full scholarship to camp.

Given in memory of departed members and Delhi area residents. Friends of 4-H Camp Shankitunk will provide two full scholarships to youth residing in Delhi. This award is given in memory of Terry Kaufman.

Established by anonymous friends for partial camperships to Delaware County youth. Includes, but is not limited to . . . 

• The Richard Coulter Memorial Campership- is given by 4-H friends of Richie to a Delaware County youth. Richie was an active 4-H member and attended camp each summer. His 4-H Club, The Spring Peakes, was responsible for setting up this annual campership. Winner will receive a partial campership.
• Dann Memorial Campership – The Janet and Raymond Dann Memorial Campership provides a partial campership for a Delaware County 4-H member between 11 and 13 years of age to attend 4-H Camp Shankitunk. The award is based on interest in camping and 4-H activities at the Delaware County Fair.
• The Nettie Axtell Campership – is given by friends of Nettie. Nettie was a 4-H leader for 22 years with the Study and Fun 4-H Club. Interest from donations will provide a partial scholarship to a Delaware County camper.

The Campership Committee will make every effort to award camperships based on desire to attend camp by carefully evaluating your story/application.