Haven't been to camp in a while - well, we've been busy. Check out this list of improvements by year - better yet, come see them in person at a camp tour!

2019
• Officer's Quarters Renovation Major renovation to the building that our leadership staff lives in during the summer - right next to the ropes course.
• Dining Hall Improvements New flooring and improvements to the serving area.
• Septic System Upgrades More enhancements to our on-site septic system to further reduce Nitrogen and help protect our environment and the health of the Bay.

2018
• Lighthouse Activity Center
  The new home for a huge air-conditioned game room, camp store, and multiple additional classrooms. Oh...and it has a lighthouse!
• Waterfront restoration A massive restoration project to regain our lost beach area, reduce erosion, and create new nature and environmental study areas.

2017
• Bay Center meeting room relocated across campus check out this 2-minute time-lapse video We also added a huge deck to the front and renovated the inside as well.

2016
• Renovated Varsity Girls' Bathhouse
• Two new sports storage areas
• Another new gaga pit - our third

2015 - Celebrating 20 Years of Summer Camp
• Renovated JV Girls' Bathhouse
• More pool renovations including pumps, lining, tile and cover
• Improved waterfront dock system
• More campus beautification including paving, flowers, and planters
• More boats including laser pico sailboats and new sea-kayaks

2014
• Renovated and expanded Medical Center
• Two new Gaga pits!
• New roll-up canvas flaps on all cabins
• Renovated facade on Chesapeake Center including new stone columns and lighting

2013
• New sand equestrian arenas
• New ropes course element - Wallenda replaces Multi-vine
• Public address system - ability to broadcast logistic and emergency information throughout camp
• Fiberoptic cable, high-speed internet and improved campus wi-fi
• Renovated Pool House including stone work

2012
• Solar Farm -157 kW solar array annually generating approximately 85% of the electricity needed each summer
• New landscaping at the Gym, Chesapeake Center, Medical Center, and Bay Center
• Upgraded entrance security gate
• Laser Pico sailboats for sailing classes

2011
• Gym and Multi-purpose Center -the largest building project in SHC history. An 8300+ sq ft air-conditioned gymnasium complete with basketball and volleyball courts and a full performance stage.
• Double Zipline - twice the zipline - twice the fun!
• Ropes Pavilion - replaced the crew cabin as the central meeting place for all things Ropes Course
• Backup Generator - installed large backup electrical generator capable of powering nearly the entire facility
• Lights and fans in all one-week cabins
• 2nd Giant Swing on the ropes course

2010
• Waterfront Bathhouse Renovation - doubled the size of the boys' bathhouse behind the Dining Hall
• The Crossing - a new element on the ropes course
• Girls' Showerhouse

2009
• Major Swimming Pool Renovation - new deck, fencing, stone columns, coping, tile, and underground plumbing and filtration system
• Harbor Lodge - our 5th lodge which includes a full basement for creative arts classrooms

2008
• Major Dining Hall renovation and expansion - complete with heat and air-conditioning, interior trim, convenience bathrooms, handicapped ramp entrance, and additional serving space
• Cove Lodge - our 4th lodge
• Middle Bathhouse improvements
• Cottage renovation and expansion - the Property Manager's residence

2007
• Bay Center renovation
• Island Lodge - our 3rd lodge includes a full walk-out basement
• Big Switcheroo - boys and girls sides of camp switch

2006
• 1st Giant Swing - on the ropes course
• New North Bathhouse
• New Maintenance Storage building

2005
• Lighthouse and Windjammer Lodges - our 1st and 2nd lodges
• Optional Friday camper drop-off bus to DC area
• New cabin names by section of camp - Creeks (JV girls), Rivers (Varsity girls), Cities (JV boys), Bays (Varsity boys)

2004
• Completion of major new septic system - to support future new camp buildings
• Chesapeake Center bathrooms - new bathrooms and test layout for lodges
• Two seatings in the Dining Hall

2003
• New potable water storage and distribution system
• Construction begins on major new septic system