About Us
Manitou Magic
Meet the Directors
Leadership Staff
Where We Come From
Manitou Distinctives
Frequently Asked Questions
Manitou Magic
A friendly, inclusive, and intentional community of enthusiastic campers and supportive adults creates the magic of a summer at Manitou.
Meet the Directors
Meet Jon, Sara, Dave and Lisa, the owners and directors of Camp Manitou for boys. Jon and Dave, former campers and bunkmates, have been at Manitou for nearly 30 years.
Leadership Staff
Leadership staff continuity is a hallmark of Manitou. Overseeing our campers and staff is a passionate team of professional educators, coaches and specialists. Many have made Manitou their summer home for years.
Where We Come From
Manitou campers and staff travel to Maine from across the country and around the world. Explore a map showing the geographic diversity of Manitou’s community.
Manitou Distinctives
A rich history. A diverse camp program. Leadership training. Homey cabins. Lifetime benefits. Learn what sets our camp apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about your first summer at camp? Let us answer them—from who the directors are and the staff we hire, to all the brass tacks about food, bunk life, activities, etc.
Sessions
Summer 2017
Summer 2017
Summer dates, prices, and the details on what makes each session unique. Also includes a calendar covering events from the summer and the off-season.
Activities
A Summer of Arts & Athletics
Tour of Camp
A Summer of Arts & Athletics
Land sports. Water sports. Creative arts. Special events. Camp trips. Not to mention much, much, more. Manitou has it all!
Tour of Camp
Explore our property, learn about our amazing facilities, and get a closer look at the activities we offer.
Education
The Camp Advantage
Teen Leadership Program
The Camp Advantage
The critical skills kids need are not taught in traditional school settings. Communication, collaboration, creativity, grit, and empathy are taught, and practiced, every day at Manitou.
Teen Leadership Program
Our goal is to lay the foundation for dedicated campers to become involved, passionate community members who possess the skill-set to be leaders both in and out of camp, and on their journey into adulthood.
Parents
Parent Guide
Communicating with Your Camper
Health & Safety
Parent Guide
Everything you need to know to get your son, and yourself, ready for the summer. You will also find articles on parenting, camping, and more collected by the Manitou staff. We wrote a few of our own as well.
Communicating with Your Camper
Does a summer away from your son seem daunting? Here’s how you’ll keep in touch with him while he’s in Maine.
Health & Safety
With a state-of-the-art health center and strict compliance with ACA safety standards, Manitou keeps the summer as safe as it is fun.
Staff
A Summer Job at Manitou
Staff FAQs
Staff Resources
A Summer Job at Manitou
Earn more than money with the experience of leadership at camp. We look for gifted men and women to make each summer amazing. Have you got what it takes?
Staff FAQs
Owner, Director, and former counselor Dave Schiff delves into the details of being a counselor at Manitou. Get your questions answered!
Staff Resources
Serving on our staff is a heavy responsibility, but the knowledge and insights collected here will ease the load.
Events
Visiting Camp
Father/Son Weekend
Winter Events
Visiting Camp
Considering camp? Come visit this summer! Parents and sons are welcome alike – we’ll make you feel right at home.
Father/Son Weekend
When the summer ends the fun doesn’t. First up: Fathers and Sons enjoy camp life together during one action-packed weekend.
Winter Events
The rumors are true: we get a fair amount of snow up here. Good thing there are some excellent ski options in New England. Check out ’Tou on Snow!
Alumni
The Lifetime Network
The Lifetime Network
Keep up with Manitou via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Join the Alumni Association. Learn about opportunties to give and volunteer.
Dining
Dining at Manitou
Dining at Manitou
Wherever the horror stories about bad camp food came from, we’re certain it wasn’t from here. We serve meals worthy of a boy’s appetite!
Rentals
Wedding & Facility Rentals
Camp Eastwood
Wedding & Facility Rentals
Weddings. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Birthday parties. Corporate Retreats. Whatever your event, you should host it here.
Camp Eastwood
Camp Eastwood combines the nature of Maine with the convenience of brand-new amenities to create an ideal setting for camps, weddings, corporate, wellness, family, or spiritual retreats.
Give
Experience Camps for Grieving Children
Experience Camps for Grieving Children
Experience Camps offers a one-week summer camp for boys who have experienced a significant death-loss. This camp helps build confidence, encourage laughter, and navigate grief through friendship, teamwork, activities, and the common bond of loss.
Etc.
Acting Manitou
Acting Manitou
An overnight summer drama camp in Maine for dedicated actors and actresses ages 11-17.
News
Sympathy vs. Empathy: CIT Ecuador Trip
Color War Opening Message
Second Session Begins! Renewed Energy & Big Events
About Us
Manitou Magic
Manitou Magic
A friendly, inclusive, and intentional community of enthusiastic campers and supportive adults creates the magic of a summer at Manitou.
Meet the Directors
Meet Jon, Sara, Dave and Lisa, the owners and directors of Camp Manitou for boys. Jon and Dave, former campers and bunkmates, have been at Manitou for nearly 30 years.
Leadership Staff
Leadership staff continuity is a hallmark of Manitou. Overseeing our campers and staff is a passionate team of professional educators, coaches and specialists. Many have made Manitou their summer home for years.
Where We Come From
Manitou campers and staff travel to Maine from across the country and around the world. Explore a map showing the geographic diversity of Manitou’s community.
Manitou Distinctives
A rich history. A diverse camp program. Leadership training. Homey cabins. Lifetime benefits. Learn what sets our camp apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about your first summer at camp? Let us answer them—from who the directors are and the staff we hire, to all the brass tacks about food, bunk life, activities, etc.
Sessions
Summer 2017
Summer 2017
Summer dates, prices, and the details on what makes each session unique. Also includes a calendar covering events from the summer and the off-season.
Activities
A Summer of Arts & Athletics
A Summer of Arts & Athletics
Land sports. Water sports. Creative arts. Special events. Camp trips. Not to mention much, much, more. Manitou has it all!
Tour of Camp
Explore our property, learn about our amazing facilities, and get a closer look at the activities we offer.
Education
The Camp Advantage
The Camp Advantage
The critical skills kids need are not taught in traditional school settings. Communication, collaboration, creativity, grit, and empathy are taught, and practiced, every day at Manitou.
Teen Leadership Program
Our goal is to lay the foundation for dedicated campers to become involved, passionate community members who possess the skill-set to be leaders both in and out of camp, and on their journey into adulthood.
Parents
Parent Guide
Parent Guide
Everything you need to know to get your son, and yourself, ready for the summer. You will also find articles on parenting, camping, and more collected by the Manitou staff. We wrote a few of our own as well.
Communicating with Your Camper
Does a summer away from your son seem daunting? Here’s how you’ll keep in touch with him while he’s in Maine.
Health & Safety
With a state-of-the-art health center and strict compliance with ACA safety standards, Manitou keeps the summer as safe as it is fun.
Staff
A Summer Job at Manitou
A Summer Job at Manitou
Earn more than money with the experience of leadership at camp. We look for gifted men and women to make each summer amazing. Have you got what it takes?
Staff FAQs
Owner, Director, and former counselor Dave Schiff delves into the details of being a counselor at Manitou. Get your questions answered!
Staff Resources
Serving on our staff is a heavy responsibility, but the knowledge and insights collected here will ease the load.
Events
Visiting Camp
Visiting Camp
Considering camp? Come visit this summer! Parents and sons are welcome alike – we’ll make you feel right at home.
Father/Son Weekend
When the summer ends the fun doesn’t. First up: Fathers and Sons enjoy camp life together during one action-packed weekend.
Winter Events
The rumors are true: we get a fair amount of snow up here. Good thing there are some excellent ski options in New England. Check out ’Tou on Snow!
Alumni
The Lifetime Network
The Lifetime Network
Keep up with Manitou via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Join the Alumni Association. Learn about opportunties to give and volunteer.
Dining
Dining at Manitou
Dining at Manitou
Wherever the horror stories about bad camp food came from, we’re certain it wasn’t from here. We serve meals worthy of a boy’s appetite!
Videos
See Manitou in Action
See Manitou in Action
By now you’ve read a lot about Manitou. Now it’s time to watch us in action.
Rentals
Wedding & Facility Rentals
Wedding & Facility Rentals
Weddings. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Birthday parties. Corporate Retreats. Whatever your event, you should host it here.
Camp Eastwood
Camp Eastwood combines the nature of Maine with the convenience of brand-new amenities to create an ideal setting for camps, weddings, corporate, wellness, family, or spiritual retreats.
Give
Experience Camps for Grieving Children
Experience Camps for Grieving Children
Experience Camps offers a one-week summer camp for boys who have experienced a significant death-loss. This camp helps build confidence, encourage laughter, and navigate grief through friendship, teamwork, activities, and the common bond of loss.
Etc.
Acting Manitou
Acting Manitou
An overnight summer drama camp in Maine for dedicated actors and actresses ages 11-17.
June 23, 2017
Days until camp
News
A CIT's Letter Home
Dear Mom and Dad, I want to start off the letter with the two most important words in …read more »
Sympathy vs. Empathy: CIT Ecuador Trip
In mid-July, while our Maine campus was welcoming new second …read more »
Color War Opening Message
Color War is the ultimate experience at camp. It takes the most exciting …read more »
Second Session Begins! Renewed Energy & Big Events
First and Second Session have a different feel about …read more »