Camp Doesn’t End When You Leave Benton

The bags are unpacked. The laundry machines are working overtime. But we’re willing to bet the camp songs haven’t stopped just yet.

After two incredible weeks at Camp Manitowa, we’ve said goodbye—for now—to many of our Session I campers.

We miss them already.

Our hope is that campers returned home with plenty of stories to tell, a few new songs stuck in their heads, and something even more important: a little more confidence and independence than they arrived with.

Because while a session at Manitowa eventually comes to an end, the magic doesn’t have to.

Save the Date for Summer 2027

We’re already looking ahead.

Camp Manitowa is tentatively planning Session I 2027 for June 20–July 9, with both two- and three-week options available.

Early bird registration information will be coming soon, giving returning families the opportunity to save their camper’s spot for another summer in Benton.

Bring Manitowa to Your House

Want your friends to experience camp next summer?

We’re bringing Camp Manitowa on the road with House Parties.

Invite friends and prospective camp families over, and members of the Manitowa team will come to you for a camp presentation. Your campers can share their own favorite stories and traditions while we give new families a look at what makes a summer at Manitowa so special.

To learn more or host a House Party, email dan@campmanitowa.com.

More Than a Summer Camp

We’re also continuing to expand opportunities to experience Camp Manitowa throughout the year.

Keep an eye out for weekend family retreats, women’s adventure and yoga retreats, middle school girls’ Chillin’ with Dylan, our mother-daughter retreat, and more year-round experiences at camp.

There are a lot more reasons to come back to Benton.

Bring the Magic Home

Missing camp already? We can help with that, too.

Visit the Camp Manitowa Canteen Store to find your favorite Manitowa gear and save 15% with code SEEYOU2027 at checkout.

Share Your Summer

Some of our favorite camp moments happen after campers head home—when the stories, photos, and videos start making their way back to us.

Tag @campmanitowa in your favorite photos and videos so we can keep reliving the magic together all year long.

To every family who trusted us with their campers this summer: thank you.

Thank you for sharing your kids with us and giving them the opportunity to experience their own summer of a lifetime.

We’ll see you in 2027. Until then, keep the camp songs going. ✌🏼🏕️💛

— Andy Brown & Dan Grabel, Owners/Directors