Family Programs
When you hear our name, it’s natural to think of youth summer camp. We’d like to suggest you start thinking of yourself — or more precisely, all the ways you, your family, your friends and your organization — can enjoy Camp Manito-wish YMCA. Combine our top-notch facilities, all-season events, group opportunities and 300 acres of Northwoods beauty on the shores of Boulder Lake, and you have the ideal setting for making your next event a Manito-wish experience to remember.
If you are interested in information on our Leadership program for groups, please go to our Leadership Program page.
“We treasure this time together – to laugh and play, eat and sleep comfortably without the stress of daily life. We are leaving refreshed, renewed, and looking forward to nest year!”
Family Camp
Family Camp is a time for the entire family to experience Camp Manito-wish! This is a week of fun and family growth. Families live in a cabin, eat great meals in Nash Lodge, and have the opportunity to participate in the different program areas. Whether you have experienced Manito-wish before or not, Family Camp quickly brings families together for an exciting week.
THE PROGRAM
Manito-wish Family Campers have the opportunity to enjoy all the activities that our youth campers enjoy during the summer camp sessions, with instruction offered in most areas.
You are encouraged to participate or take “free time” according to your personal preference.
The program will be a combination of planned activities (optional) and free time. Each day, a variety of activities will be offered in the morning, afternoon and evening.
THE ACTIVITIES
- Waterfront activities on Boulder Lake including canoeing, sailing, kayaking,fishing and swimming.
- Overnight and day-trip canoe adventures through some of the hundreds of Vilas County lakes and rivers.
- Program areas to participate in:
Nature Activities Swimming Trail Biking
Archery Climbing Wall Arts & Crafts
Riflery Biking Canoeing/Kayaking
Horseback Riding Sailing
- Relaxing beside an evening campfire, laughing along at skit night, or simply enjoying the Northwoods’ night sky.
MORE DETAILS!
DATES:
Aug. 14 (Tue.) — Aug. 19 (Sun.)
FEES:
Ages 13+: $700*
Ages 3-12: $370*
Under 3: No Charge
Register by January 31st to participate in our Family Camp Recruitment Program!
* Camp fees include all program areas, meals and lodging. For more financial information, click here.
Memorial Day Work Weekend
When your Camp stretches across 300 acres of northwoods Wisconsin countryside, two things are certain: There’s a lot to take care of, and what’s there requires a lot of care! Yet every year we rise to the maintenance challenge, thanks to the generous donations in time and labor provided by Camp Manito-wish YMCA alumni and friends. Our Memorial Day Work Weekend has become an annual event, a traditional kick-off to the summer season, and a great opportunity to do great work for a great cause while renewing friendships (or making new ones).
DATES:
May 25(Fri.) — May 28 (Mon.)
Father/Son Weekend
Enjoy Autumn in the Northwoods with a weekend as engaging and colorful as the forest canopy. Father/Son Weekend provides a chance to see nature at its finest, relax in cozy lodging (you may share a cabin with one other family) and take part in a variety of activities that may include canoeing, hiking, archery, crafts, pumpkin carving and other great parent- and kid-friendly fun. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy!
DATES:
Sept. 21 (Fri.) — Sept. 23 (Sun.)
FEES:
Ages 13+: $223*
Ages 3-12: $130*
Under 3: No Charge
* Camp fees include all program areas, meals and lodging. For more financial information, click here.
Women’s Weekend
Take a break from your hectic routine and join us for a refreshing and renewing getaway! During Women’s Weekend at Camp Manito-wish YMCA, take in the natural beauty of Wisconsin’s northwoods and beautiful Boulder Lake. Enjoy delicious food in our landmark Nash Lodge. Relax in the newly-remodeled Schwartz Lodge. Choose to join in a wide variety of activities — or choose to do nothing more than sit by the fire and read a good book. A wonderful combination of relaxation, adventure and camaraderie.
DATES:
Oct. 5 (Fri.) — Oct. 7 (Sun.)
FEES:
Adults only: $239*
* Camp fees include all program areas, meals and lodging. For more financial information, click here.
Facility Use /Group Programs
It’s always been the mission of Camp Manito-wish YMCA to bring people together — and that includes group events. Whether you’re interested in hosting a family reunion, strengthening your school or holding a retreat for your community organization, Manito-wish will provide the perfect rendezvous — for any size group, in any season of the year.
Our 300-acre wilderness setting on Boulder Lake provides a serene backdrop for your event and a wide array of programming options from which to choose. Cabins and lodges provide cozy, all-season accommodations, our meeting facilities (for groups large and small) comes with awe-inspiring views, and our talented chef offers plentiful and delicious menu options to fuel any event. The only thing we’re missing is you — but we’re confident you’ll decide to change that.
Make your next event unique, energizing and unforgettable. In other words, make it Manito-wish.
If you are interested in information on our Leadership program for groups, please go to our Leadership Program page.