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February 2019
Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
General Info SKI: 7.5K Cross-Country Ski (Classic or Skate) Course STOMP: 5K Snowshoe Course BIKE: 7.5K Fat Tire Bike Course Forest Frenzy courses are not your typical winter races trails. These trails are tucked in the tall trees beginning at Camp Manito-wish YMCA and leading into the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. We have widened existing trails to accommodate the race. You will find that this is a challenging wilderness endurance event with some tight turns and narrow areas. Some of the course does cross…
Find out more »March 2019
Oak Park, IL – Frosty Ball in the Park!
Come join Camp in playing a game or two of Frosty Ball. Bring a friend along so they can see how much fun we have at Camp! Thursday, March 7, 2019 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Taylor Park Picnic Shelter 400 Division Street Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Dress for the weather and bring your nalgene. Water and Camp snacks provided. Hosted by Camp Manito-wish YMCA
Find out more »Camp Manito-wish Open House, Climbing Night – Here at Camp!
Join us for a fun filled night learning and sharing about Camp Manito-wish! Staff will lead an exciting overview of Camp Manito-wish programs and provide answers to important questions! DETAILS: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Time: 6:00 p.m. Open Climbing Wall (pizza and snacks provided) 6:45 - 7:45 p.m Camp presentation. Contact phone and/or email: Camp Manito-wish YMCA (715)385-2312 /cindy.brill@manito-wish.org
Find out more »April 2019
Camp Manito-wish Alumni Gathering – Milwaukee
Join us! Camp Manito-wish Alumni Gathering Double Tree by Hilton - downtown Milwaukee Friday, April 5, 2019 Celebrate, discover and reconnect! Come help us kick-off the celebration of Camp Manito-wish’s 101st year. The Board of Directors and Manito-wish staff invites you to a celebration, which will feature the Milwaukee Academy of Science: Manito-wish had been involved with the Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS) through our Leadership Program since 2017 and our Summer Program since 2018. Staff and students from…
Find out more »Camp at Adventure Rock Climbing- Milwaukee
Come to this event to learn more about Camp, have the opportunity to talk with current staff members, and connect with fellow campers! If you bring a friend who is not currently registered for Camp, we will pay for ½ of the cost of climbing for both you and your friend (up to 25 participants). There will be a presentation about Camp starting at 5:30, which will be followed by climbing. Come join us! When: Saturday, April 6, 2019 5:30…
Find out more »May 2019
White Deer Triathlon
May 18, 2019 Your Triathlon Adventure Begins in Boulder Junction! Entering our 5th year! Thank you to past participants and welcome to new participants! RACE DETAILS Open to individuals, 2-person team and 3-person relay team participants from amateur to seasoned triathlete, ages 15-70+. Individuals: Solo canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUP) are for individual participants only completing the paddle, bike and run legs. Two-person teams: Tandem canoes/kayaks are for 2 person teams only. Two person teams consist of two athletes: male/male, male/female or female/female. The total…
Find out more »June 2019
101st Summer Celebration Kick-off Alumni Event – Madison, Wisconsin
Dear Manito-wish Friends, Come help us kick-off the celebration of Camp Manito-wish’s 101st year. A group of Manito-wish alumni are hosting a celebration, which will feature: Meet and greet with Camp’s new Chief Executive Officer - Pat Soldan! Pat served as Operations Director at Camp Manito-wish YMCA since January 2018, and has more than eleven years of experience in management, programming, operations and community development. His understanding of Camp Manito-wish and diverse background that includes both YMCA camping and facility…
Find out more »101st Summer Celebration Kick-off Alumni Event – Evanston, Illinois
Dear Manito-wish Friends, Come help us kick-off the celebration of Camp Manito-wish’s 101st year. A group of Manito-wish alumni are hosting a celebration, which will feature: Meet and greet with Camp’s new Chief Executive Officer – Pat Soldan! Pat served as Operations Director at Camp Manito-wish YMCA since January 2018, and has more than eleven years of experience in management, programming, operations and community development. His understanding of Camp Manito-wish and diverse background that includes both YMCA camping and facility management…
Find out more »101st Summer Celebration Kick-off Alumni Event – Shorewood, WI
Dear Manito-wish Friends, Come help us kick-off the celebration of Camp Manito-wish’s 101st year. A group of Manito-wish alumni are hosting a celebration, which will feature: Meet and greet with Camp’s new Chief Executive Officer – Pat Soldan! Pat served as Operations Director at Camp Manito-wish YMCA since January 2018, and has more than eleven years of experience in management, programming, operations and community development. His understanding of Camp Manito-wish and diverse background that includes both YMCA camping and facility management…
Find out more »July 2019
Sotheby’s in New York – Treasures from Chatsworth
Manito-wish Alumnus, Michael McMenamin, Associate Marketing Manager at Sotheby's, has offered to host a free tour to Manito-wish alumni and families, on Sunday, July 21 at 1:00 PM EST. Coming to New York this summer, Sotheby's is thrilled to welcome Treasures from Chatsworth: The Exhibition. On view and open to the public from June 28 - September 18, the immersive, museum-style exhibition will feature 43 works from the Devonshire Collection at Chatsworth House displayed in a ground-breaking exhibition created by…
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