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Unplug from Technology

When kids take a break from tv, cell phones, and the Internet, they rediscover their creative powers and engage the real world— real people, real activities, and real emotions.

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

Gateway to the Great Outdoors

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…

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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…

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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…

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teambuilding for schools

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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.