Dates and Info

To reserve your spot and to be fully registered for any given week, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required during registration. Any remaining balance can to be paid by logging back into the registration portal, going to the dashboard for the given camper, and clicking on the Financial tab. To help check-in on Mondays to run a smooth as possible, we ask that all balances are paid in full before arrival.

If your church is paying for any portion of your registration cost, please contact them before registering to receive a unique Transfer Code. You will be prompted to enter this code as you begin the payment portion of registration.

A $50 late fee will be charged per camper if registered less than two weeks before the camp attending.

Check-in for Youth Camps begins at 10 am on Monday, and campers should be picked up at 9 am on Saturday (Beginner Camp is dismissed on Wednesday). No deductions are allowed for late arrivals or early departures.

Camp selections are determined by the grade the camper is going into in the fall semester.

Bedding (sleeping bag or sheets and pillow), Bible, pen, notebook, toiletries (toothbrush, soap, etc.), clothes to play in and get dirty in, long pants and closed toe shoes for hikes and zipline, bathing suit, plastic bag for dirty/wet clothes, and necessary medications (must be turned into the nurse), spending money for Chapel offering/Camp Store/Snack Shack. Optional items: camera, flashlight, water bottle, hat, stationary and postage to write home.

Do not bring and electronic device (media players, cell phones, etc., including smart watches), any tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, vaping paraphernalia, any fireworks, or weapons.

Note: There is an exception for guns at Men’s Retreat and other times the Pistol Range is open. If you do bring any weapons for these special events, please make sure they are secure and stored properly while not in use.

One of the benefits of Summer Camp is the ability to unplug from the world. As such we ask that campers do not have a cell phone or smart device (i.e. smart watch, etc.) with them while at camp. In case of a emergency, the Camp Office will be able to get you in touch with your camper or vice versa.

All medication must be in the original container and be turned in and distributed by the camp nurse. To help expedite the check-in process, please enter any medication you will be bringing during the online registration process.

All clothing should be modest. No tight-fitting clothes, spaghetti straps, bare stomachs, or questionable advertisements. Shorts and skirts should be approaching the knee in length. For swimming, boys must wear trunks, and girls must wear a one-piece swimsuit or a tankini that overlaps at the waist.

Camp Manitoumi reserves the right to ask anyone to change his or her outfit if, in the the estimation of the staff, it does not comply with these standards.

Please mark and tag all items. Lost items will be held for two weeks. Items will be mailed at the camper’s expense. Any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.

Campers love to receive letters and packages! Send them to (Camper’s Name) Camp Manitoumi, 948 County Rd 1800 N, Lowpoint, IL 61545.

To send an email, you can purchase a one-way email package during registration for $2.50 per account. You can then send unlimited emails to each camper on your account through the Registration Portal. You can also invite other family members to your account, who can send one-way emails as well. These messages will be printed off at 4 pm everyday and delivered at Mail Call during dinner.

Please note: Campers take homesickness cues from you as the parent, so sending multiple messages a day may not be beneficial to your camper. Any emails sent to the camp email address for campers will not be delivered.

Manitoumi Money is a way for you to add money to your camper’s account that they can spend in the Camp Store and Snack Shack. You add this money during the registration process and check how much money your camper has left and add money through the week using the Registration Dashboard. Using Manitoumi Money means your camper does not have to keep track of physical money during the week and avoids getting lost. We highly recommend using Manitoumi Money for you camper.

Note: The Camp Store and Snack Shack still accept cash money and cards. If you send these payment options with your camper, they are responsible for keeping track of it and keeping it secure.

Homesickness is an inevitable part of being apart from a loved one for any given period of time. Our counselors, nurse, and dean are all prepared to help your camper through any homesickness issues. We will keep you informed as necessary but we do not permit campers to call home. After the first 48 hours there is no refund for campers who leave early due to homesickness. Remember that campers take their cues from you, parents. Prepare them ahead of time by encouraging them to make new friends, talk to counselors, etc. Try not to be nervous yourself, especially as you check in your camper and leave him/her with his/her counselor. For the safety of all our campers, visits during the week are not allowed.

All campers are expected to cooperate fully with camp staff and leaders. They are to treat other people and their property with respect. All services must be attended. Inappropriate language and behavior are not accepted and will not be tolerated. Any individual who openly and belligerently promotes doctrines in any form contrary to those outlined in the Camp Manitoumi Doctrinal Statement shall be subject to dismissal. The camp director and weekly dean reserve the right to dismiss any camper whose conduct is detrimental to the overall good of the camp. In cases of misconduct, a parent will be required to pick up the camper and no refund will be made.