Program Activities

Sailing Three instructors teach a progressive program in beginning, intermediate, and advanced sailing skills and techniques on a variety of boats. The Manito-wish fleet includes Butterflies, Lasers, E-scows, M-16 scows, MC, and sailboards.

Horses Riding directors teach both English and Western riding techniques in addition to care and grooming for the horses. Complete corral and boarding facilities are augmented by miles of riding trails through the state forest lands surrounding camp.

Arts & Crafts The "crafties" instruct campers in a wide variety of projects ranging from clay molding, beads, macramé, candles, jewelry making, tie-dying, and woodworking. The Craft Shop provides campers with an opportunity to create a souvenir of their experience, as well as learn new skills.

Swimming Our swim instructors and lifeguards teach and supervise water recreation and games. Swimming takes place in our designated waterfront area on Boulder Lake. Popular activities include water basketball, scavenger hunts, swimming to the island, and playing with inner tubes, noodles, and other water toys.

Nature A naturalist uses the Northern Wisconsin lakes and forests as a tool to teach campers more about their environment. In addition to learning how to have fun outdoors, campers learn responsibility and respect for the wilderness. An indoor facility acts as a base for trips into the natural surroundings.

Tennis Campers of all skill levels learn from our instructors on four surfaced courts surrounded by tall trees. A tournament at the end of the session gives campers a chance to test their new skills.

Music Music has always played a large role in Manito-wish life. The full-time music instructor teaches guitar and instrument lessons and nurtures an appreciation for all types of music. Musical graces before each meal, evening singalongs after dinner, Sunday chapel services, and skits for the camp show encourage creative expression.

Riflery/Trap A safety-trained instructor teaches US Junior Sports Shooting skills. Using air rifles, campers progress through the various shooting positions and earn recognition according to the level they achieve. Safety is also stressed at the trap range where 12-guage shotguns are used to shoot clay pigeons.

Archery An archery specialist teaches safety and fun at our archery range. Campers can develop their skill and accuracy to become members of the "bulls-eye club."

Canoeing/Kayaking Two waterfront instructors teach paddling techniques on Boulder Lake. Campers learn how to paddle aluminum canoes, wood canvas canoes, North canoes, and sea kayaks.