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Ella Duplain, 2010
“I was the very first camper at Camp Manitowa back in 2010, and I had no idea at the time how much it would shape me. What started as a week at camp turned into years of friendships, confidence, and memories I still carry with me. Camp Manitowa isn’t just where I spent my summers — it’s where I found my voice and learned what it means to belong.”
Henry Shore, 2011
“From the earliest days of Camp Manitowa, music has been at the heart of our community. Watching campers find their voices around the campfire — sometimes quietly at first, then with full confidence — has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Camp Manitowa creates something rare: a place where tradition, leadership, and joy come together in a way that stays with you long after the summer ends.”
Dylan Brown, 2010
“Camp Manitowa is built on the belief that young people grow best when they feel known, supported, and challenged. Every summer, we create a space where campers can build confidence, form lasting friendships, and discover what they’re capable of — all in the beauty of Southern Illinois near Rend Lake. It’s an honor to help carry that mission forward.”
