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Published: July 19, 2026 We’re excited to welcome another fantastic week of Camp Manitowa Day Camp! Whether it’s your camper’s first visit or they’re returning for another summer of fun, we can’t wait to spend the week exploring, playing, swimming, and making unforgettable memories together. Here’s everything families need to know before Monday morning. 📅…

Published: July 17, 2026 The countdown is on! We’re excited to welcome a brand-new group of campers for Session IIB, and we can’t wait for another incredible week filled with adventure, friendship, and Camp Manitowa memories. Before you arrive, here are a few reminders to help make check-in as smooth as possible. 📅 Arrival Information…

Published: July 15, 2026 If there were ever a day that captured the spirit of Camp Manitowa, today was it. We kicked things off with our weekly trip to Rend Lake Beach, where campers spent the morning soaking up the sunshine, swimming, playing beach volleyball and football, building sandcastles, and simply enjoying time together. Every…

Published: July 15, 2026 What a way to kick off Session II! Camp officially came back to life today as campers arrived ready for another unforgettable week at Manitowa. With beautiful weather, smiling faces, and excitement from the very first bus and car, there was an incredible energy throughout camp from start to finish. It…

The swimsuits are packed, the water bottles are filled, and we’re ready for our first week of Day Camp 2026 at Camp Manitowa. We’re excited to welcome our Day Campers to Benton for a week filled with activities, new friends, and plenty of Manitowa fun. Day Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM,…

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…

Camp Manitowa’s ninth-grade campers have officially taken the magic on the road. Our 2026 Smoky Mountains crew is off and adventuring—and early reports from trip leader Stephanie Brown are very good. According to Stephanie, this is an awesome group of campers and they’re having a wonderful time exploring the Smokies together. The trip is one…

An epic first week at Camp Manitowa has us asking a simple question: who wants more camp? As Summer 2026 rolls into its second week, Camp Manitowa is preparing for a Fourth of July celebration in Benton—and we’re giving our two-week campers the opportunity to stick around for the fun. Families of two-week campers have…

One week down, and Camp Manitowa has officially found its summer rhythm. As Week Two of Summer 2026 begins, camp is buzzing. Friendships are growing. Campers are trying new activities. Skills are being mastered, hidden talents are being discovered, and a little healthy competition is making its way across camp. Most importantly, campers are becoming…

Summer 2026 is officially underway at Camp Manitowa—and our first day back gave us just about everything. Campers arrived in Benton on Sunday to gorgeous weather, big energy, and a full day designed to help everyone settle back into the rhythm of camp life. Throughout the afternoon, campers rotated around camp, took their swim tests,…