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A Final Goodbye to Summer 2023!

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by Jude Foster

OH MY! Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! I can’t believe it’s the end of summer 2023 already, but thankfully we’ve all made some lifelong friends and memories. We’re so lucky here at camp to have the greatest staff and campers in the world in one of the most beautiful places on Earth! […]

A Final Friday Night Fireside, Many Theatre Shows and World Games!

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by Jude Foster

YAHOO! It’s been another exciting last few days at Manitou and there’s so much to share with you all! On Friday, we had our final Fireside of the summer, and it was another inspiring evening. After the Unit and Dave Sheffe Memorial Staff Candles were given out to honour someone who has gone above and […]

Walk of Hope and Alice in Wonderland!

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by Jude Foster

Golly gee! It’s been another exciting few days at Manitou, complete with an annual tradition, a fantastic musical, and a bittersweet goodbye. On Monday evening we had our annual Walk of Hope, a Manitou tradition that happens each summer. It is an event during our ‘Community Week’ where campers and staff reflect, learn, listen, and […]

A Very Special Friday Night Fireside, Intercamp, Talent Show and Midnight Madness!

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by Jude Foster

Oh me oh my! It’s been another exciting couple of days here at camp and I’m just bursting at the seams to fill you all in. On Friday, we had our last Intercamp competition of the summer and it was an amazing day! This time, we welcomed Camp Wahanowin to Manitou and had an amazing […]

A SpOoOoOoky Halloween!

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by Jude Foster

OH ME OH MY! It’s been a fun couple of days here at camp and I can’t wait to tell you about it! On Monday, camp was a little bit spookier as we had our annual Manitou Halloween celebration. All day long at activities, they were making decorations, and campers and staff were working on […]

Second Session, Intercamp, and Fireside!

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by Jude Foster

YABADABADOO! We’ve been having fun in the sun up here at camp and I’m so excited to tell you about all the amazing stuff we’ve had going on! Second Session has started and it’s off to an fantastic start! Our Second Session campers, both new and old, hopped off the bus with big smiles on […]

Visitors Day, Grease and Manny Games!

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by Jude Foster

Grease is the word! Before I get ahead of myself, first we have to go over some incredible Manitou moments in the last few days.  On Saturday, we had our annual Visitors Day (as you readers all know!) and it was so amazing seeing our wonderful camper parents and families visiting Manitou. Our new families […]

Blankets, Dance Intercamp, CNIB and Fireside!

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by Jude Foster

YIPEE! It’s a beautiful sunny day here at Manitou and we’ve had a fun filled week recently! On Monday night we had our annual Blanket Ceremony where we honour staff who have been at Manitou for ten years. Every recipient receives an incredibly beautiful and warm fleece blanket, with their name and the Manitou logo […]

Carnival Fun!

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by Jude Foster

WOOHOO! Another day and another exciting Manitou event! It’s a sunny, warm day over Lake Manitou-Wabing which means it’s perfect weather for our annual Carnival. On Sunday afternoon, all the campers and staff went to Main Field to celebrate Carnival, and it was as amazing as ever! There were inflatables, bouncy castles, classic games like […]

Another Special Friday Night Fireside and Rookie Day!

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by Jude Foster

WOW! It’s been another amazing Manitou week and we capped it off with a very special Friday Night Fireside.  This Fireside was an inspiring evening, led by the Junior Unit. We started off with our land acknowledgment, read by our Programming Coordinator Isobel San Martin, recognizing how fortunate we are to be at Manitou and […]