FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates and prices for camp?

The dates and prices for all our camps and retreats can be found on our Dates and Info Page

When does camp start/end?
Check-in for summer camps is 10 am on Monday morning and is located in the Chapel. Check-out is Saturday at 9 am (Beginner Camp ends on Wednesday at 9 am). Please stop by the Staff Building before you leave to check all campers out.
What should I bring to camp?
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.
What should I NOT bring to camp?
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.
What is the dress code?
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.
Can I contact my Camper?
Yes, 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.
What is included in the registration fee?
The registration fee includes housing, meals, a theme T-Shirt, and all program-specific activities. Campers are responsible for any snacks and souvenirs from the Camp Store and Snack Shack.
How much money should I send with my Camper?

We offer items for the campers to buy from our Camp Store and Snack Shack. These items range in price from $2 and above. The average amount that most parents send is anywhere from $25-$50. If you use Manitoumi Money (formerly Store Card), parents can check through the Registration Dashboard throughout the week how much the camper has spent and has the option to add Manitoumi Money if they desire.

The Snack Shack offers a number of snacks and treats at various prices, so there is something for everyone. The Snack Shack is open every afternoon and evening.

In the Camp Store, a variety of T-shirts are available for purchase at prices ranging from $10-$20 (each camper will receive a free Theme t-shirt); sweatshirts are available from $20-$40; and stuffed animals range from $8-$20. Other items available for purchase include: keychains, water bottles, mugs, color changing cups, and more!

What is Manitoumi Money?
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.
What do I do if my church pays a portion of the registration cost?
If you are attending with a church group, please check with them before registering to see if they have a unique Transfer Code for their church. A Transfer Code can be added during the check-out process of registration and transfers the set amount that they have agreed to pay to the church’s account.
How do I set up a Transfer Code for my church so we can help pay a portion of our campers registration cost.
If your church would like to pay a portion or all of your campers registration cost (summer camps or retreats), please contact Eric at [email protected] or calling the camp office. We will then set up the Transfer Code and give you that unique code that you will be responsible to pass out to each family that registers with your church.
How do I make sure that everyone from my church is grouped together?

During registration, make sure everyone that is attending with your church selects your church name in the Church Drop-down list. If your church is not listed in the Church Drop-down list, please contact the camp office and we can add your church to the list.