Manidokan is a vast 426-acre camp and retreat center designed for exploration and rejuvenation. Overlooking the Potomac River and located near the historic C&O Canal, the camp provides visitors with opportunities for hiking, swimming, high ropes courses, and group activities, fostering a sense of community and personal growth. Positioned on the historic Harpers Ferry Road between Sharpsburg and Sandy Hook, Manidokan offers a place for guests of all ages to immerse themselves in nature’s splendor, refresh their spirits, and create lasting memories.
Now that summer has officially wound down, we wanted to share some highlights from all of our weeks here at Manidokan this summer! It was an amazing summer that campers, volunteers, and staff alike enjoyed and made lasting memories. If you missed out this summer, don't worry, we are already in the works for next summer! As a reminder, if you still have not downloaded Bunk1 reach out to Jarrett, our Program Director, at program@manidokan.com. He will be glad to help you log into our photo platform, because you can find all these, and more, there!
We hope the rest of your summer after camp was amazing and that you are getting back into the swing of things in school, work, and non-summer life. We can't wait to see you again at Manidokan!
We are only 2 and a half weeks away from Young Adult Camp Weekend! We still have plenty of space and want to see you there! If you have been thinking about signing up, now is your chance. Come spend a weekend at Manidokan doing all of the fun camp activities that you did when you were a kid, or always wanted to do and never got the chance. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Program Director, Jarrett Snider, at program@manidokan.com.
Check out more about YA at https://manidokan.org/young-adult-retreat/ and register today!
***REMINDER***
Young adult retreat is about a month away and we want to see you there!!! If you are between the ages of 18-35 and want to experience camp again (or for the FIRST time) then you should sign up! It will be a weekend jam packed with all the different activities you could expect to do at a week of summer camp growing up. We will go swimming in the pool, do high ropes, go on a river trip, do some tie-dye, eat some smores around a campfire, go on a hike or 2, and so much more! You can read all about it and register here:
https://manidokan.org/young-adult-retreat/
Are you between the ages of 18-35? Have you been seeing all of the kids being able to come to camp this summer, and miss when you got to come to camp? Did you never get to go to camp as a youth? Then do we have news for you! Manidokan is doing a young adult weekend camp September 12-14, 2025! Come on out and join us. We will be doing all of the camp classics: a river trip, swimming in the pool, high ropes, campfires and smores, worship, hikes, games on the commons, great food, and great time in community. The cost of this weekend is $175/ person and includes housing, all the activities, and Friday dinner-Sunday lunch. If you and your spouse want to come and need a private room just email Jarrett, our Program Director, at program@manidokan.com. If you have any questions about young adult weekend camp, you can also email Jarrett! We hope to see you soon to help you relive your time as a camper.
You can register here:
https://cwngui.campwise.com/apps/onlinereg/pages/Index.html?AppID=BaltWashConf!b3w8c6&LocCde=CA0000&CustRes=Customer/BWCCRM
We are having a great week so far at Manidokan for mini week! It is hot, but we are spending plenty of time in, around, and drinking water! A friendly reminder that if you want to send your campers email letters at camp to use our new bunk1 software, it gets it straight to us! This helps us with some of the costs of printing all of our notes to all of our amazing campers, your campers. We no longer use the old camper email, so those notes will be sadly lost. If you have any questions about bunk1 feel free to email our program director, Jarrett Snider, at program@manidokan.com or our director, Theresa Eggleston at director@manidokan.com
Day 14 of our Summer Staff Introductions!
This is Brooke Miller who will be our Pool Coordinator, here is a little bit about her.
Hometown: Brunswick, MD
Years at Manidokan: 8ish years! Both as a camper and as staff.
Favorite candy bar: KitKat
Favorite bottled drink: Strawberry banana body armor
Camp experience outside of Manidokan: I have helped run stations at girl scout camps for years! Lots of STEM related activities.
Secret talent: I can play multiple instruments! I have learned a little bit of everything. The violin, trumpet, guitar, piano, saxophone, and a recorder! I also roller skate often.
Spirit animal: Bunny rabbit- ever since I was little I've always loved bunnies. I used to have a small rabbit, his name was Snickerdoodle.
Favorite sport/hobby: Swimming or roller skating. I was on a swim team for 11 years and I roller skate every weekend.
Quote you will always remember/try to live by: "Loving someone is never a waste; never loving someone is a waste"
Go to potluck dish: Mac'n'cheese or pulled pork
Dream vacation: New Zealand
Top of your bucket list: To swim with either whales or sharks uncaged.
Day 13 of our Summer Staff introductions!
This is Luis Smith who will be our hourly lifeguard this summer, here is a little bit about him.
Age as of camp: 24
Hometown: Frederick MD
Summers at Manidokan: 15, 6 summers on staff
What does the world need more of: Compromise, the world has become far too polarized. People are quick to act in a way of aggravated defense to opposite views, rather than from a stance of being open minded. In order for people to share kindness and love they need to be given a chance as well as be shown how to do it.
Comfort food: Chipotle or other rice bowl style foods.
Favorite bottled drink: Gaterlite, which is really useful during the summer. They are loaded with electrolytes and keep you hydrated.
Secret talent: I can juggle
What languages can you speak: "I spek ingish gud."
Spirit animal: Grizzly bear- I think mainly because of my size, I am a big guy. But I also thrive on my family interactions. Need a pack in a sense. I am also very protective of the people in my life. I can be a calm and docile individual, but if I feel that myself or someone I care about is being threatened, the bear comes out.
Favorite sport/ hobby: Football- GO COMMANDERS, Fishing
What does camp mean to you: Camp is my second home
Dream career: DNR Officer. My hope is to teach and coach for a few years, then transition to a career in the DNR until I retire.
Day 12 of our Summer Staff introductions!
This is Hannah Fegley who will be a cabin counselor, here is a little bit about them.
Age as of camp: 23
Hometown: Waterloo, New York
Summers at Manidokan: This is my first summer!
Why Manidokan: I love working at camp and wanted to discover a new experience at Manidokan!
What does the world need more of: Nature lovers.
Camp experience outside of Manidokan: I was a camper at a camp called Casowasco for 14 years, and then spent 5 years on staff.
Spirit animal: Quokka, they are always so happy and I strive to be like that too!
Quote you will always remember/ try to live by: "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not" - The Lorax
What does camp mean to you: Camp has always been a part of my life, it feels like home to me.
Dream vacation: Probably Australia, the wildlife there is so cool.
Top of your bucket list: To visit all of the national parks.
Dream career: To work in wildlife rehab.
Day 11 of our Summer Staff Introductions!
This is Josh Pickett who will be a cabin counselor, here is a little bit about him.
Age as of camp: 21
Hometown: Swindon, England
Summers at Manidokan: This is my first year!
What does the world need more of: positivity and kindness
comfort food: cereal
favorite s'mores topping: Sadly I have never made a s'more, but I am looking forward to it
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, what 3 people would it be: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Jackson, and Steven Gerrard
Spirit animal: Owl- people come to me for advice and if I am in a group of people but not being spoken to directly, I will stand back and observe.
Ideal superpower: read minds, so I know what people are thinking without them saying it.
Dream vacation: Greece or Japan
Go to potluck dish: King prawn ring with sweet chili dip
Most steps you've walked in a day: 22,384
Join in the fun of camp for a whole week but sleep in your own bed! Day camps are offered each week through the summer and parents know their kids are safe and enjoying activities outdoors instead of plugged into electronics.
Get a week away and enjoy all that Manidokan offers: swimming, boating, climbing, ziplines, games and much more! Half-week and One-week residential camps are offered for entering 2nd graders to 12th graders.
The Manidokan has been owned and operated by The United Methodist Church since 1949. Come and enjoy the peace and solitude of God’s creation.
