CAMP SHIOC

REGISTRATION LINKS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2

For children ages 5-12 (must have completed 5K). The Appleton YMCA maintains 10 beautiful acres 20 miles northwest of Appleton, it is a fully enclosed campus. At Camp Shioc all campers enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boating on our stocked pond. We offer a low ropes course, sports field, STEAM activities, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts along with a playground area. Campers who are 7-years-old or older have the option to participate in archery too. Each week lesson plans are based on our theme for the week, please check out our website for the weekly themes and monthly fieldtrip dates/locations. Campers will participate in an open swim at the Appleton YMCA once a week.

Camp Shioc will only be accepting week-long registrations.

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Camp Contacts:
Director: Ross Mortensen 920.954.7614 or Email

Session Dates:
June 8-August 21, 2026
6:30 AM-6:00 PM

Transportation:

  • Bus Departure 8:15 AM (children must arrive no later than 8:00 AM)
  • Bus Return 4:00 PM
    • Due to transportation, half day option is not available
  • Pick Up/Drop Off only at Appleton YMCA

Important Information:

  • Meals & Snacks - Participants must provide their own AM and PM snacks and lunch daily
  • Parent Orientation May 13 at the Appleton YMCA | 4:00-5:30 PM
  • Open House June 5 • 3:00-5:00 PM at:
    • Camp Shioc, N5414 Pluger Rd., Shicoton, WI 54170

2026 SUMMER THEMES

Week 1: June 8-12: Welcome to Camp Shioc! 
We're kicking off the summer by learning about all Camp Shioc offers archery, boating, fishing, low ropes, and so much more!

Week 2: June 15-19: Dinosaurs: Can You Dig it?
Become paleontologists as campers dig up dinosaur bones, create fossils, and eat prehistoric, preserved bugs!

Week 3: June 22-26: Survivor: Off the Grid
Do you have what it takes to make it in the wilderness? Come join us and learn about starting campfires, backpacking meals, and building shelters.
Fieldtrip, Wednesday, June 24: Heritage Hill

Week 4: June 29- July 3: Olympic Games
Get ready to compete in field games galore.  Who will win the gold?

Week 5: July 6-10: The Great Shioc Carnival
Come one, come all to The Great Shioc Circus! Dunk a counselor, eat some sweet treats, and pop some balloons at archery.
Wednesday, July 8: Family Night

Week 6: July 13-17: Myths and Legends
Step into the world of heroes, creatures, and ancient stories. 

Week 7: July 20-24: Christmas in July
Santa is coming to town! Get ready to create, play, and explore all around the North Pole.

Week 8: July 27-31: Mad Scientists
Get Ready to unleash your inner inventor! This week we will dive into experiments, creativity, and curiosity. Tie Dye Week

Week 9: August 3-7: Island Explorer
Skip the plane ride to Bahamas and take a trip to island paradise right at Camp Shioc!

Week 10: August 10-14: International Investigators
Travel the world as international spies! Fill out your passport as you crack codes across the world.
Fieldtrip, Wednesday August 12: Pollock Pool

Week 11: August 17-21: End of Summer Celebration!
It's time to say goodbye and celebrate all we have done for the summer. We will revisit all our favorite camp experiences and make some memory books.