Camp Manito-Wish YMCA

Welcome to Camp Manito-wish YMCA! For over 100 years the values, philosophy and spirit of Manito-wish has continued to develop character and strengthen leadership skills of campers. Manito-wishers return home to positively influence the world in which they live.

Work at Camp

• Check out our available positions and 

Summer Camp

• Boys 3-week programming for campers entering 5th – 10th grade.
  • 2023 Session Dates: Sunday, June 18-Saturday, July 8.
• Girls 3-week programming for campers entering 5th – 10th grade.
  • 2023 Session Dates: Sunday, July 23-Saturday, August 12.

Outpost

• Wilderness trips for teens in June, July or August.

Customized Leadership Programming

• Year-round collaborative leadership programs for middle schools, high schools and youth serving agencies.

Staff Apprentice Program

Get a jump-start on your Manito-wish employment journey – this program is open only to 16 and 17 year olds.

• Boys Camp Staff Apprentice Program: Sunday, June 18-Saturday, July 8.
• Girls Camp Staff Apprentice Program: Sunday, July 23-Saturday, August 12.

Family Programs

• 4-Day Family Camp: Tuesday, July 11-Friday, July 14, 2023
• 6-Day Family Camp: Sunday, July 16-Friday, July 21, 2023
• 105th Anniversary Celebration: Saturday, July 22, 2023. Registration opening March 15, 2023.
• Fall Family Weekend: Friday, September 22-Sunday, September 24, 2023. Registration opening March 15, 2023.
• Women’s Weekend: Friday, October 13-Sunday, October 15, 2023. Registration opening March 15, 2023.

Through the Manito-wish experience, participants discover new skills and talents, build character and a sense of community, and see the world — and themselves — in a positive new way.