RESOURCES How should you arrive at Manitou? Check out the Travel section of campmanitoustaff.com for suggestions. What do I need to do to prepare for the summer? We've added a new page with a list of the forms and things you need to do to get ready to work at Manitou. Important Dates April 21st - Upload a … Continue reading The Campers Arrive in 93 Days!
We are counting down the days to June 22nd and the start of another terrific Manitou summer. Check out this short essay and together, let's make the most of 2018! Thanks to Vaughn Beckwith for sharing this!
Manitou campers and staff lead busy, often stressful home lives. This recent article shares some of the strategies communities and schools are using to ease stress and intentionally create Happiness. At Manitou, how can we support these efforts?
We've been reading a lot of great articles, and we'll be posting links and reviews from time to time. Check out this personal account of a camp visit from last summer. The author, a "non-camp" person who works at Campminder reflected on his travels through the Southeast where he visited many great camps. His poignant … Continue reading A Non-Camp Person Visits Camp
Thanksgiving is approaching (in the US) and this article caught our attention because of the simple way the author connected with her students. Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Camp Manitou!
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The BIG 3 We asked former counselor Shaun O'Hagan to offer advice to first-year staff members: Hi, my name's Shaun. I worked at Manitou for four amazing, unforgettable summers- the first 3 as a tennis instructor and the final summer as the Low Intermediate Unit Leader. I grew up in New Zealand and moved to … Continue reading The Camper Experience
The BIG 3 We asked Alex R and Nadia D for packing advice. Alex suggested leaving the toiletries and towels at home. "You can get them at Walmart. I also normally don't pack a raincoat and buy one out there if the summer looks like it's going to get rainy!" Nadia agreed and added, "Get a … Continue reading Traveling to Manitou: Last Minute Tips
The BIG 3 What Michael does on a day off... Alway ambitious, this Williams brother looks to Make Every Day (Off) Count. What Crystal does on a day off... She'll be hoping for great weather and a trusty bottle of sunscreen to complete her dream day off. What Ben does on a day off... A mix of great … Continue reading It’s Your Day Off? Advice From Veteran Staff Members
The BIG 3 49 Days! The seven weeks of a Manitou summer come and go in a blink of an eye. Manitou's Core Value Make Every Day Count is intended to remind us of the importance of each moment of the summer. This summer we'll have 150 boys who are new to Manitou! For some, it will … Continue reading Make Every Day Count