Summer Camp Facility Rental
Camp Manitou is a first-rate, 200 plus acre facility conveniently located in the beautiful Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. It's also the perfect venue for your group's upcoming special event.
During the off-season, we have hosted school groups, nature classes, athletic teams, wellness retreats, corporate events, team building programs, snow sport retreats, specialty camps (sports, theater, etc.), weddings, college seminars, large private parties, church and temple retreats, and more.
Camp Manitou has a brand new, fully winterized building that is great for group meetings and can sleep up to 40 people. The building has two kitchens and wireless Internet. The camp's comfortable cabins can sleep up to 500 guests at one time.
The camp is conveniently located about an hour from Sugarloaf USA ski area for winter recreation and less than 20 minutes from Belgrade Lakes Golf Course, recently rated one of the top 100 public courses in the country.
For more on availability and pricing, please contact the camp office at 800-326-1916.
Available Spaces
Whatever the size or requirements of your group, Manitou extensive and varied facilities can accommodate it.
Manitou Theater
- 450 theater style seats, includes two 20-seat balconies
- Expansion room for up to 100 additional bleachers, chairs, and benches
- 36' x 24' stage
- Sound and lighting booth
- Projector and 12' x 10' screen
- Outdoor "drive-in" movie style screen on the back of the theater
- 2 restrooms
Dining Hall
- Seating for 500 at 4' x 8' rectangular tables with benches and chairs on the ends
- Seating for 450 at 6' diameter round tables with chairs
- Seating for over 700 with chairs arranged for classroom style presentations
- Wall space for projection screen and podium with sound system and microphone
- 3 restrooms
Creative Center
- Seating for 100 at 4' x 8' rectangular tables
- Seating for 80 at 6' diameter round tables
- Seating for over 150 with chairs arranged for for classroom style presentations
- 1 restroom
Rec Hall
- Seating for 500 in the bleachers
- Seating for an additional 200 on the floor with chairs and benches
- Could be arragned for dining for 160 with rectangular or round tables
- Sliding garage door for moving equipment in and out. Large enough to admit a pick-up truck
- 2 restrooms
- 1 fireplace
Alumni Hall—Main Court
- Seating for 350 in the bleachers
- Seating for an additional 500 with benches, chairs, bleachers
- Podium with sound system and microphone
- Large curtain divides the space into two separate areas for meetings and recreation
- 2 restrooms
Alumni Hall—Rec Room 1
- Seating for 20 with chairs and conference tables
- Wall space for posters and projection screen.
- Room may be locked for secure storage.
- 2 restrooms
Alumni Hall—Rec room 2
- Seating for 20 with chairs and conference tables
- Wall space for posters and projection screen
- Room may be locked for secure storage
- 2 restrooms
Alumni Hall—Balcony
- Large recreation area with pool tables, ping pong, video games, air hockey, and a card table
- Available for up to 100 people
- Optional bar
- Balcony divides into two sections with seating and table space available
- 2 restrooms
Alumni Hall—Mini Theater
- Theater style seating for 40 and a 50” HD TV with surround sound system
Office
- Winterized building for meetings, sleeping, cooking, and recreation.
- Wired and wifi internet with 15 computer terminals.
- 15 desks and 4 tables.
- Seating for 50 with meeting and classroom style presentations
- Cable TV
- Complete kitchen with convertible pool/conference table
- 3 conference tables, seating 30 comfortably
- 2 restrooms in the office
- 4 handicap accessible restrooms with showers in the adjoining heath center
Group Retreat
We are happy to discuss your group's special requirements and we have included a sample itinerary for a 3 day event with 200 people to give an idea of the possibilities. This event costs $110 per person, which cost varies depnding upon the size of your group as well as the options and services chosen.
Sample Menu Our professional kitchen staff keeps you and your guests nourished for your busy itinerary with healthy and delicious menus.
Breakfast
- Egg McManitous
- Pancakes
- French toast
- Oatmeal, Cold Cereal, and Fresh Fruit
Lunch
- Chicken Caesar Wraps
- Maine Lobster Rolls
- Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Dinner
- Spaghetti, Garlic Knots, and Caesar Salad
- BBQ Chicken
- Sirloin Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Sausage
Desserts and Snacks
- Sundae Bar
- Milk with Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Celebration Cake or Cupcakes
- Dirt Cups and Jello
- Vegetables with Dip, Fresh Fruit, and Granola
Things to Do in Maine
Group Games
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Frisbee
- Water Volleyball and Basketball
- 4 sessions of high/low ropes course and climbing tower with facilitator
Evening Events
Movies, games, or presentations can be made in the Alumni Hall and Theater, concluding with a social gathering in the balcony level for pool, ping-pong, and networking. Open bar available as well.
Accomodations
- Cabin housing for 180 of 200 people, broken up into groups of 10
- Linens and towels provided
- Private housing for 20 group administrators or leaders
Maine Recreation
In addition to the wide variety of activities available at camp, you and your guests will enjoy the following attraction located nearby.
Golf Courses
Waterville Country Club
(207) 465-9861
http://www.watervillecountryclub.com
10 minutes from Manitou
Belgrade Lakes
(207) 495-4653
http://www.belgradelakesgolf.com
20 minutes from Manitou
Samoset Resort
(207) 594.2511
http://www.samosetresort.com
1 hour from Manitou
Whitewater Rafting
Visitors to Camp Manitou have easy access to the Kennebec, Dead, and Penobscott Rivers. If you are looking for a raft guide, we recommend Moxie Outdoor Adventures. http://www.moxierafting.com
Hiking, Camping, Fishing, and Boat Rental
Acadia National Park
http://www.acadia.national-park.com/
Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin
(207) 723-5140
http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/
Belgrade Lakes Region
http://www.belgradelakesmaine.com/rec_body.html
Surfing
(207) 967-8650
http://www.aquaholicsurf.com/
Mountain Biking
http://www.trails.com/stateactivity.asp?area=10042
For more on availability and pricing, please contact the camp office at 800-326-1916.