"never before have I experienced a summer like the summer of 2000….I find myself smiling as the vivid memories of the summer fill my mind…"

"last year was my first year at Manitou and hopefully the start of many more. I came to camp without knowing anyone and left with more friends than I could have possibly imagined…At Manitou the other campers realized that a girl could play soccer (with the boys) and be an asset to the team…"

"I love camp. I have been going to camp ever since I was seven years old and only wish I heard about Manitou earlier."

"Camp has always been a very special place for me and a time when I can escape and go to heaven. It's somewhere I can trust to always have fun. Thank you for the memories and the fun times. You can count on it that I will definitely be back for another amazing summer."

"I wanted to send you a letter to express my sincere appreciation for an amazing summer. Working as a counselor gave me a feeling of self-worth and responsibility like I have never felt before…So thank you for an experience I will take from in a positive way for the rest of my life…"

"I really want to thank you for such a nice birthday card. I never really got to thank you for such a great summer that you all provided me…It was probably one of my favorite summers I have ever spent. Everyone was so kind and friendly. I met a lot of really cool people and I still keep in touch with them. Just like you mention, it was just one big family where everyone got on so well with one another…each day was filled with something fun and interesting to do."

"Thank you Mark and Jeff for everything you did for our son this past summer. Kudos to you and Jeff, we are thrilled he made so many new friends and look forward to him returning again next summer."

"I have never worked for people who showed the level of concern for a staff member as you have for me in the past few days, especially since I am only one of like 130…I would also like to congratulate you for the excellent hiring …I can't wait to get back to Manitou as I miss it already. Thanks to both of you for making it someplace worthy of missing."

"I wanted to write you guys a letter to thank you as this has been the most incredible summer of my life…you have made Manitou into something I could only have dreamed of – its like my second home now- you have impacted my life in a way I can not really express in words…"

"Once again you are to be congratulated in your efforts. We were very impressed with the staff that dealt with our son. They were caring and attentive as well as full of fun. Thank you for taking such good care of him."

"If there is one thing that I will remember the most vividly and fondly about my summer at Manitou, it is the people I have met. I have done many amazing things here and had more fun then ever before, bit it still would not have even been as amazing if I had not met some of the people I have come to know….in particular my counsellor."