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Nadav Sprague with a Lift for Life student during a ropes course activity.

Camp Manitowa has gates, but our commitment to you does not. We will continue to work with your family through a variety of off-season programs. We believe that commitment also means excellent customer service. We are here for you. When Read more…

By admin, 2 weeks ago

Join Our Summer Staff

Summer Camp near St. Louis Camp Counselor Application At Camp Manitowa, summer camp near St. Louis, our Counselors attend to their assigned yurt of campers. They must be at least 17 years of age. Being a Camp Manitowa Counselor will be one of Read more…

By admin, 1 month ago

CENTER • STRENGTHEN • INSPIRE We host women’s weekend retreats in the spring and fall at both our camp facilities, Camp Manitowa-Rend Lake and Camp Manitowa-Cedar Point. Please email Dan – dan@campmanitowa.com to learn more. Despite being a man he’ll still Read more…

By admin, 10 months ago

Mother Daughter Spring Retreat II- May 5-6

Mother Daughter Spring Retreat II – May 5-6 This weekend getaway for girls and their female caregivers is taking place at Camp Manitowa Rend Lake in Benton, IL. All the same awesome activities will be offered during this second spring Read more…

By admin, 10 months ago

Mother Daughter Retreat Apr 28-29

This weekend getaway designed for mothers and daughters to break barriers, build bridges, and strengthen their bond while creating memories to last a lifetime is taking place at Camp Manitowa Rend Lake in Benton, IL April 28-29. Moms and daughters Read more…

By admin, 10 months ago

Girlfriends Spring Escape April 21-22

At Camp Manitowa Cedar Point in Makanda, IL APRIL 21-22 Ladies, get your friends together and come to camp! Canoeing and kayaking on 1200 Little Grassy Lake, hiking on our 257 acre property, yoga, tie-dying, art projects, campfires, great food Read more…

By admin, 10 months ago

Girlfriends overnight get aways in nature near St. Louis

Student Teambuilding for Schools

Are you interested in a unique outdoor teambuilding retreat for your students? We have the answer! Camp Manitowa manages two properties in southern Illinois: Camp Manitowa – Rend Lake, a 40-acre property 90 min from St. Louis Camp Manitowa – Cedar Point, Read more…

By admin, 12 months ago

Camp Manitowa Video

Camp Manitowa offers a safe, secure environment where 2nd-9th grade campers thrive, learn new skills and develop confidence through an elective activity program. New friends and adventures await you at Camp Manitowa in southern Illinois just 90 minutes from St. Read more…

By admin, 12 months ago

Low ropes team building courses at both Camp Manitowa properties.

Two Locations. Four Seasons.

With year round lodging options, Camp Manitowa Cedar Point can host retreats in all four seasons. Camp Manitowa Rend Lake offers retreats in spring and fall with a full 9 weeks of summer camp each summer beginning in June.

By admin, 12 months ago

Attune to Nature

Outdoor experiences enrich our perception of the world and support healthy development. Increase your creativity and cognitive skills by spending some time in the great outdoors in southern Illinois at either Camp Manitowa location. Campers and retreat attendees of all Read more…

By admin, 12 months ago

Online Tour:

Yurts

Yurts are dwelling spaces at Camp Manitowa Rend Lake.

Swimming Pool Camp Manitowa

Campers are all water tested the first day of each session.

50 foot ropes course with climbing wall

Zip line down after climbing the wall up and making your way through the maze of our ropes course.

Wedding at Camp Manitowa Rend Lake

Create your wedding or other celebration on our 40 acre property.

Labyrinth

Built in 2011 by Debby Siegel and her kids, this is set back in the woods on the art meridian.

Camper Group

Our camp is a manageable size with great camper:counselor ratios.

Sack Race

Let the Camp Olympics begin!

Rend Lake race

Campers participate in all sorts of group challenge activities.

Kayaking

Camp Manitowa has Lake Hamilton on the property. Kayaking and Aqua Trampolining are both popular here.

Custard Stand

A hippie bus ride to the nearby Benton Custard Stand..

Gaga shot

Gaga is a very popular activity at Camp Manitowa.

Hoola Hoops

Hoola Hooping girls on our basketball court.

Musicians

Music and song are key elements in a camper's experience. Our music directors lead the group regularly in fun numbers.

Rend Lake

Just a hippie bus ride away, Rend Lake offers water skiing, tubing, camping, and all sorts of beach activities.

8 weeker staff members

Many of our staff members prefer to remain the whole summer.

Friends at the Pool

The olympic sized pool is 3 1/2 feet deep all the way around. Dive in movies happen here.

beach fun at the bus ride away, Rend Lake

Camp Manitowa is a summer camp for 2-10th graders in Southern Illinois near Rend Lake.

Lake Hamilton at Camp Manitowa

Camp Manitowa is a summer camp for 2-10th graders in Southern Illinois near Rend Lake.

50 foot high ropes course

Lake Hamilton Dock

Lake Hamilton offers campers water sports right on Camp Manitowa's 40 acre property.

Low ropes course for teamwork

Climbing Wall

Kids having a blast

Twin Oaks

Gate

Red Yurt Village

Signs to Lake

Basketball

Crafty Kids

Girls Yurt

Gaga Champion

Green Yurt Village

Buses of Camp

kayaking on Lake Hamilton

slideshow-greenyurts

slideshow-facilities

Ropewalkers

Vests and Oars at Lake Hamilton

Hippie Bus

Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point

New Swim Dock installed Spring 2017

New swim dock installed on sandy beachfront in spring 2017

Hiking and Biking Trails throughout

Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point is a Summer Camp and Retreat Center in Southern Illinois that can accommodate up to 400 people for reunions, weddings, retreats, festivals, and sleep away camp.

kitchen dining reunion center southern il

Commercial kitchen with dishwasher, ovens, warmers, stove and serving counter

yoga retreat center southern il

In southern Illinois, this retreat center can host groups up to 400

Hogan Village

Hogans are octagonal, open air camping homes. There are 3 villages of hogans at our southern Illinois property.

Midwest Family Reunion Center

Family retreats and reunions offered all year long with air conditioned & heated accommodations.

Commercial Kitchen

Commercial kitchen and dining hall that seats up to 400.

Sahara Lodge

Air conditioned and heated bunk style lodging with showers and kitchenettes.

Platform Tent

Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point is a Summer Camp and Retreat Center in Southern Illinois that can accommodate up to 400 people for reunions, weddings, retreats, festivals, and sleep away camp.

Yoga Retreat Center in the Midwest

Host an outdoor yoga festival in southern Ilinois.

Tent Camping too

Tent camping is abundantly available on the 250+ acre property at Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point Retreat Center in southern Illinois.

Camp Cedar Point

Cedar Point can host groups up to 400 at this midwest facility in southern Illinois.

Family Retreat Center Midwest

Host your family reunion or retreat in the midwest in southern Illinois.

Manifiest Station: Music & Yoga Festival

May 3-5, 2019

All-Inclusive. Family-Friendly. Teachers from NY, LA, Dallas, Carbondale & St. Louis. Two nights, five meals. Live music, yoga, acro yoga, breathwork, gong sound healing, qigong, sacred sexuality, hooping, fire dancers, campfires, canoes, biking, hiking, singing bowls, A/C dorms, hogans or tent camping, vegan meals.

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Manifiest Station: Music & Yoga Festival

May 3-5, 2019

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