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Read more“Camp is my home away from home.” For anyone who has ever attended a summer camp, the saying is excessively used, overzealously clichéd, and yet entirely the truth. I first attended Andy Brown and Dan Grabel’s summer camps when I Read more…
Working late into the nights, puzzling over calculus homework, studying statistics concepts, or rehearsing presentations for my Sport Ethics class, I often think back to the summers. I think back to tubing on the choppy waters of Rend Lake. At Read more…
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…
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…
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…
Mother Daughter Retreat 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 mother/daughter retreat. Both of these Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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