The Tou Blog

August 01, 2015

Island Swim Tradition

The Island Swim, a long-time Manitou tradition when JD and Dave were campers, is as popular as ever. Campers and staff have the opportunity to swim a...

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July 25, 2015

Camp Meeting & A Letter Home

Once a week the camp comes together, usually at the waterfront, to reflect upon what we have experienced and accomplished, as well as what we have to...

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July 22, 2015

Second Session: Renewed Energy, Awesome Events, and More Manitou Magic

First and Second Session have a different feel about them. When campers arrive for first session, they have just finished school, summer is fresh and...

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July 14, 2015

Can Leadership Be Learned?

Can Leadership be learned? Yes. All children can be a leader in their own right. Saying only that people are “natural born leaders” or leaders have a...

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