Our Mission...

To enrich the character and leadership development of each person who has a Manito-wish experience by challenging them to grow in wisdom, in stature, in favor with God, and in favor with one another.

Our Vision...

  The Manito-wish experience develops confident, responsible and enlightened leaders who will improve the world in which they live.

wilderness summer camp into one of the most respected youth and  

leadership programs in the world. Our goal is for everyone associated

with us to have a life-changing experience through which their

character and leadership skills are enriched.

How that happens at Manito-wish is what makes the Manito-wish  

experience so unique and special. The culture, people, and place

combine to change lives. At Manito-wish, living, working, and playing

together creates a strong sense of community. The staff and campers

are role models of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Lifelong

friendships are formed from the shared experience. There is a close

connection with nature and the wilderness that surrounds our location.

Even the cabins were built to facilitate the community growth.

As a result, the Manito-wish culture and setting are fun and enriching physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.