A retreat center and summer camp for kids entering grades 2–9. Louis.
Camp Manitowa offers adventure, connection, and unforgettable experiences on our beautiful 40-acre property in Southern Illinois—just 90 minutes from St. Camp Manitowa is a retreat center and residential summer camp for 2nd – 9th graders located at Rend Lake, IL about 90 minutes from St. Louis, MO and Paducah, KY.
2nd to 9th grade campers gain independence, build self-esteem, and learn about coo
06/03/2026
No phones. No scrolling. No streaks.
Just friendships, campfires, belly laughs, new adventures, and memories that last a lifetime. ☀️
Swipe to see why camp might be the best screen break of the year. ⛺️💚
05/28/2026
24 DAYS🤭 be honest… who already has their trunk packed?!
05/19/2026
Sunset hike with the crew from Christ Community Lutheran School in Kirkwood Mo!
05/15/2026
Less than 40 days until we are sleeping under the stars!
05/12/2026
A sneak peek at some iconic camp moments coming this summer ☀️⛺️ Which ones are you most excited about?!
05/10/2026
Summer 2026 loading… ☀️🌈💦
Tie-dye days, high ropes, arts & crafts, lake jumps, gaga games, late-night laughs, and the best friendships ever made. Camp Manitowa is calling, are you ready? 🛶⛺✨
04/30/2026
Counting down the days already ☀️💛 Camp can’t come soon enough!!
The Camp Manitowa staff + family are beyond excited to be back together for another unforgettable summer—bring on Summer 2026!! 🌲🔥🏕️
04/28/2026
Welcome back to our friends from St Raphael School in South St Louis! We have about 40 6th and 7th grade awesome kids here enjoying hiking,crafts,sports,archery,ropes and climbing campfires and tie dye!
03/28/2026
Daisy Grabel 🐾 2014–2026
Daisy made camp feel like home, and every camper feel loved.
They say all dogs go to heaven & we know Daisy is there now, running free (next to a bike), chasing sunshine, and waiting for us with that same wagging tail at morning flagpole.
All camp dogs are happy dogs… and the best ones never really leave us. 💛
We will miss you forever 🐾🐾🐾