Key Dates for 2026 Season
Feb 1- 28 Reservation Period #1
Mar 1 - 31 Reservation Period #2
Apr 10 Open Reservation Period Begins
May 17 House
Steward/Cook Arrive
May 22-24 Spring Work Weekend
May 25 Rap-Shaw Club Opens for Season
June 6 Board Meeting
June 26-28 Fishing Derby
Weekend
July 1 Prime Time Starts
Sept 7 Prime Time Ends
Sept 11-13 Specialty Weekend (TBA)
Sept 25-27 Clambake Weekend
Oct 2-4 Fall Work Weekend
Oct 10 Camp
Closes/Staff departs
Nov 7 Rap-Shaw Annual Meeting
"More About the Special Event Weekends"
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June 26-28, 2026 Fishing Derby Weekend
Dr. Fish, Dave Milliman, and Michael Zaccaria will again provide professional leadership and their fishing guide expertise of the Stillwater Reservoir to advance your weekend fishing enjoyment. For all ages, all abilities, individuals, friends, families, members and guests. Come join the fun, learn something new or sharpen your skills. Catch, capture, snatch, or grab with a great group of fishing enthusiasts at Rap-Shaw “Fishing and Hunting Club”. See DEC "Free Fishing Dates".·
Sept 25-27, 2026 Clambake Weekend
· Rap-Shaw members and our Stillwater friends gather for the end of the season celebration. Enjoy live music and the autumn food fair including clams, shrimp, sausages, and steak, plus all the complementary food you can eat. For more temptation there is always the Adirondack scenery, kayaking, hiking or just putting your feet up for a conversation with a fellow member