A primary feature is a limestone canyon that runs through the center of camp. Camp Association owns this undisturbed piece of Illinois. Homesteaders and farmers by-passed this rugged terrain. Today the natural beauty of the rocks, cliffs, creek, forests and grasslands is preserved. F acilities at Camp Shaw are in keeping with the traditional nature of the camp.
Campers stay in cabins with a counselor.
Modern shower and toilet buildings serve the two cabin areas. The large central dining hall is rustic with a modern, well-equipped kitchen. The 75-foot swimming pool provides for instructional and free swims. Other program buildings include nature, crafts, farm and recreation pavilion. C hurch groups, youth organizations, service clubs, schools, professional groups and hobby clubs have chosen this site as the ideal setting for every kind of activity.