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https://vimeo.com/campmanitouforboys/merlinstaffstory Former camper Jonathan Merlin works at Manitou as a Cabin Counselor and Baseball instructor. He shares strategies to step into leadership opportunities and roles as a staff member. Click to learn more and apply Resources Lost Boys: Finding Their Way at Summer Camp is a helpful reminder of why boys find success in single-gender … Continue reading Growing and Building Skills

https://vimeo.com/campmanitouforboys/miguelb The latest episode of Staff Stories features Videographer Miguel Binnios, who shares how he found Manitou, fell in love with the community, and how working with kids has made him a better problem solver. Resources This fall, we participated in many professional development opportunities focusing on hiring and training strategies. We were fortunate to … Continue reading First Impressions

https://videopress.com/v/eqTxDS2Z?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Former camper and current counselor Sam Selig shares about why he returns to Manitou, his summer goals, and how he's adapted to life as a camp counselor. Click to add a reminder to your calendar to join the Office Hour Resources Did you miss a recent email? Catch up on what's happening by viewing … Continue reading Becoming A Camp Counselor

https://vimeo.com/699433561 Manitou counselor Kamryn Tung shares about her favorite activities, a typical day, and how she likes to spend her time and days off. Resources How are staff members paid? Visit your MyManitou account and complete the Payroll forms to ensure we compensate you for your efforts.Can my experience at Manitou prepare me for a … Continue reading A Typical Day at Manitou

Michigan native, Roberto "Bobby" Escalante (left), joined Manitou's staff in 2020 and returned in 2021 to lead the soccer program. He's currently teaching English while living in Madrid. I had just clicked ‘send’ on a terrifying email to my HR rep. The only thing running through my mind was, “Roberto, what have you done?” I … Continue reading Two Weeks Notice

While navigating the challenges of the Pandemic, Luc Sigaud took time to return to Manitou for the 2020 and 2021 summers. Using his instinct and advice from senior staff members, he's currently attending the Education Policy program at the University of Pennsylvania. Nothing really went to plan, and that’s alright. In the spring of 2020, … Continue reading Appreciate the Beauty of the Constant

Former camper and staff member Ben Spillman returned to Manitou for the 2020 summer. He is currently a first-year law student at the University of Southern California. During staff orientation of my first summer at Manitou as a counselor, I was asked to give a speech about “why I come back to camp.” I opened … Continue reading Act As Though You Might Never Return

Aria Tung (center), was a first-year counselor in 2020. An important outcome of her experience was her ability to build terrific relationships with her campers, co-counselors, and supervisors. https://videopress.com/v/W7ZWIKpj?posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcampmanitoustaff.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2FIMG_7913.jpg&preloadContent=metadata Resources Caring for Others: Vail Resorts psychologist (and Manitou Head Counselor), Dr. Corey Levy, provides helpful tips on how to engage with a friend, family member … Continue reading First Summer Reflections: Building Meaningful Relationships Is Key to Success

Manitou Theater Producer Steve Borowka and Set Designer Tony Dibernardo collaborated on a unique production of MacBeth at the Friends Seminary School in New York City. By Steve BorowkaCamp Manitou has taught me many valuable lessons over the years. But the one that I continue to go back to is this: There is a creative … Continue reading Making Theater Happen Against All Odds