Overnight Camp Options

YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin’s 160 acres include rolling hills, fields, woods, waterfront access on beautiful Barlow Lake, hiking trails, various program areas, cabins and meeting spaces. We encourage you to schedule a tour with a staff member to see firsthand what our beautiful and historic property has to offer. Experience a week where the outdoors is the center of FUN and lasting friendships are made. 

Mini Camp - $415

Ages: Completed K-4th Grades • Co-Ed

Want to try Overnight Camp for the first time? Test the waters with Mini Camp – a condensed version that’s 3 days and 2 nights long. Campers can choose to come Sunday through Tuesday or Wednesday through Friday to get a taste of what Overnight Camp is all about.

Week
Dates
Theme
1
June 9-11 or June 12-14
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2
June 16-18 or June 19-21
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3
June 23-25 or June 26-28
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Traditional Overnight Camp - $795

Ages: Completed 2nd-8th Grades Co-Ed

During our Overnight Camp, your camper will enjoy traditional camp activities, from the opening campfire to arts and crafts, boating, swimming and our farewell fire on the closing night of camp. Our dynamic programming curriculum allows each campers’ experience to grow every year. As campers get older, they are able to add new components to traditional activities and brand new opportunities to their YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin experience.

Week
Dates
Theme
1
June 9 – 14
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2
June 16 – 21
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3
June 23 – 28
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4
June 30 – July 5 (Camp Corral)
Coming soon!
5
July 7-12
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6
July 14-19
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7
July 21 – 26
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8
July 28 – August 2
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Horse Overnight Camp - $995

Ages: Completed 2nd-8th Grades Co-Ed

If you are looking for a more in-depth riding experience, and love to spend time with horses, this camp is for you! Get to know the horses, as well as how to care for and feed them. Campers will be placed in groups according to their experience level – from beginner to advanced – and will participate in daily riding lessons. Our lessons include learning and/or refining English and Western styles, with opportunities for trail rides, vaulting, round penning, roping, driving, and much more. Includes an equine-related trip or guest speaker.  Campers will also be able to participate in traditional camp activities.

Week
Dates
Theme
1
June 9 – 14
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2
June 16 – 21
Coming soon!
3
June 23 – 28
Coming soon!
4
June 30 – July 5 (Camp Corral)
Coming soon!
5
July 7-12
Coming soon!
6
July 14-19
Coming soon!
7
July 21 – 26
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8
July 28 – August 2
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Packing List

  • Sleeping bag or blankets in stuff sack or plastic bag
  • Pillow
  • Laundry bag
  • 1 bath towel, 1 beach towel, 1 washcloth or loofah
  • Shampoo and soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Deodorant/antiperspirant
  • Comb and/or brush
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
  • Sweatshirt
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Pajamas or other sleeping clothes
  • Underwear and socks for each day, plus two extra
  • T-shirt for each day
  • Shorts
  • 2 pairs of long pants (required for horseback riding)
  • 2 pairs of shoes (in case one pair gets wet)
  • Sandals with heel straps (i.e. Tevas, Chacos, Crocs)
  • Swimsuit (1-piece or trunk style is recommended)
  • Refillable water bottle (wide mouth preferred, i.e. Nalgene)
  • Sunscreen (spray or cream)
  • Bug spray
  • Chapstick
  • Flashlight and/or headlamp
  • Playing cards, UNO, travel games, etc. (optional)
  • Book or quiet activity for reading time
  • Notebook or journal and pen/pencil
  • White t-shirt or other clothing item to tie-dye

Theme Weeks

2024 THEMES COMING SOON!

Overnight Camp Activities

HORSEBACK RIDING
SWIMMING
TUBING
CANOEING
KAYAKING
ARTS AND CRAFTS
ARCHERY
ROCK CLIMBING
ZIP-LINE
HIGH ROPES COURSE
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*Some activities vary by age group.