Get Ready for Summer 2026

426 Acres of Fun!

Nature, Adventure, Community

Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center is a peaceful and scenic sanctuary along the Potomac River, nestled in the rolling hills of southern Washington County, Maryland. Owned and operated by the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church since 1949, Manidokan has become a beloved retreat for those seeking to reconnect with nature and find inner peace. With 426 acres of pristine forest and riverfront, this tranquil destination offers a unique blend of natural beauty and spiritual reflection.

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.

Manidokan Camp & Retreat Center

Hello and welcome back to another Manidokan Monday! On this cold and snowy Monday we are missing our summertime worships a lot. Good news is, camp registration for summer 2026 is coming up quick, be on the look out for the announcement soon! Warm weather and summer will be here before you know it, and we hope to see you this summer!
Hello friends! Welcome back to a special edition of Manidokan Monday: Wacky Wednesday! Monday was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day so we had the day off. So, we hope that you get a nice laugh at us singing the hippo song! If you know it sing along, or send us a video of you singing it too!
If you are a person that works with children or youth, this is a great retreat for you to come to. This is a time for rest and relaxation as well as learning and networking. Stephanie Caro will be our Keynote Speaker and she has over 4 decades of experience in ministry spanning children to adults. If you want to come and have a fun time here at Manidokan, register today! We can't wait to see you there!

https://manidokan.org/retreats-events/special-events/ 

https://cwngui.campwise.com/apps/onlinereg/pages/Index.html?AppID=BaltWashConf!b3w8c6&LocCde=CA0000&CustRes=Customer/BWCCRM
Welcome back to another Manidokan Monday! We have some good news and a question for you all! Take a listen. 

If you have any questions email program@manidokan.com
In case, with the holiday season, you have forgotten, we have a children and youth ministry directors' retreat coming up next month! If you or anyone you know are a volunteer or paid staff member of a children or youth program we want to see you there. This will be a great time to see old ministry friends or make new connections of other people that are in the trenches of the same ministry you are. Stephanie Caro will be our Keynote Speaker and she is someone you do not want to miss!

So, register today! https://cwngui.campwise.com/apps/onlinereg/pages/Index.html?AppID=BaltWashConf!b3w8c6&LocCde=CA0000&CustRes=Customer/BWCCRM 

If you have any questions you can reach out to Jarrett at program@manidokan.com or you can call the office at 301-834-7244 ext. 3
New Year, New Camp Schedule! We are sure you all have been wondering what our summer is going to look like for 2026, well here it is. If you saw our Manidokan Monday yesterday, you have heard a little bit about some of our new programming, but if you haven't now is your chance to go back and watch it! Now you are wondering: when can we register? Well, registration for summer 2026 will open on Wednesday, February 4,2026!

If you have any questions about any of our camps you can email Jarrett at program@manidokan.com
Welcome to another Manidokan Monday. (Pt.2) We are back in the office after Christmas break, and do we have news for you! Summer is getting closer now that we are in the new year and we are going to be having a few new specialty camp options that might interest you. If you are wanting to try something new or have a major focus on something you love while you are at camp, one of these programs might be for you!
Welcome to another Manidokan Monday. (Pt.1) We are back in the office after Christmas break, and do we have news for you! Summer is getting closer now that we are in the new year and we are going to be having a few new specialty camp options that might interest you. If you are wanting to try something new or have a major focus on something you love while you are at camp, one of these programs might be for you!
Welcome back to another Manidokan Monday! We have a few more retreats that will be coming up next year that you might be interested in. We hope to see you at one of our retreats in 2026!

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Day Camp

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.

Overnight Camp

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.

  • Location 1600 Harpers Ferry Rd, Knoxville, MD 21758
  • Mailing PO Box 429 Churchton, MD 20733
  • Reservation Office (410) 867-0991
  • Site Office (301) 834-7244

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