YMCA CAMP MANITOU
summer address:
27960 137th St. New Auburn, WI 54757
(e) camp@ymca-cv.org | (p) 715 839 4607
$250k
Match!
Through
December
31st
Preparing for our next 100 years
Dining Hall Replacement Plan
A Long History of Growth
Camp Founded
Used existing 1880s structure "Red Lodge"
Built first dining hall
Building was also used as the main lodge
Replaced Dining Hall
Served 80 campers in each session
Expanded Seating Area
Served 120 campers each session
New Building Planned
Serve 215+ campers each session with waitlists
1923
1925
1957
1986
2024
“My children have been going to camp since they were old enough to go. This is the week they look forward to most every year. A week away from everything. A week to be a kid. A week to laugh and make endless memories with old friends and new. A week for them to grow as an individual and find their own voice. A week to be silly. A week to be free. A week to discover the beauty of nature, the strength of friendship, and a true sense of self. “
Project Objective
Camp enrollment has consistently grown over the last decade. Enrollment is up over 80% in the last 10 years and we have waitlists on all our sessions. Demand is strong for a safe place where kids can go to make new friends face-to-face, play outdoors, be away from technology, and make wonderful childhood memories. Our most pressing challenges to accommodate our current numbers and to prepare for future growth are dining hall and kitchen space, bathroom capacity, and an adequate storm shelter. This project will address all three.
Impact
Camp changes kids lives. For many kids, this is the first time they spend a night away from their parents. Many kids make new and lasting friendships. Click the link below to learn about our assitance program and the impact camp has on the lives of thousands of kids each summer.