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Day Camp Manitou

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A Great Way to Spend School-Release Days

Make school holidays an adventure day with the YMCA!

Adventure Days

YMCA Camp Manitou is a place to learn new skills, develop character and make friends. Located within Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park – with access to Lake Bertram and Long Lake – Camp Manitou is full of exciting outdoor activities for day participants and aquatic center visitors. 

And just like all YMCA of the North adventure centers, we strive to build upon the Y's core values as part of our Camp Culture and Community Commitment.

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New Day. New Adventure.

We provide a safe and structured place for kids of all ages to learn, play, explore, and grow – inside and out.

Summer Options

Summer Camp

What to Expect

Learn more about the day camp experience, from camp basics to health and safety details.

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Registration

See what's available at our location, including rates, dates, and program descriptions.

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Preparation

Download the definitive source of truth for preparing to attend our location.

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News and Events

Latest Updates

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An Interview with Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. Learn about why character strengths are critical to success and what camps offer kids as unique learning environments.

Seasonal Adventures

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For school release days

Camp Insider

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Our Team

As leaders and friends, our team embodies the YMCA values of equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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Our Camp Story

We are part of a family. And like any family member, our camp has a unique personality and some distinct characteristics.

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Giving Opportunities

Creating welcoming, inclusive, and supportive spaces takes a village. We would love for you to support and be part of ours.

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Making Adventure Accessible

The YMCA offers need-based financial assistance to help people access the programs that are important to them.

Here to Help

Have a question or need assistance?

Our customer service team is always happy to help.

For location-specific questions, we encourage you to contact your camp directly.