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.

• 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.

• Fall Weekends

  • Women’s Weekend – October 14-16, 2022. Deadline to register is October 7.

• 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.
    • Male Identifying Staff Apprentice: Sunday, June 18-Saturday, July 8.
    • Female Identifying Staff Apprentice: Sunday, July 23-Saturday, August 12.

• Family Camp

  • Multi-generational Summer Camp experience in July.
    • 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.

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.