Activities

Whether you are artistically inclined or not, this is a perfect space to let your creativity flow. Create your own take-home craft to have as your very own souvenir of your time at camp!

Enjoy this traditional meal made over the campfire. Can be done in winter as well – just make sure to stick close to the fire to keep warm! And of course, don’t forget all the delicious toppings!

Our indoor bouldering wall is 16 feet wide by 14 feet tall and fun for all ages! Get started with a simple colour path across and work your way up to more challenging paths. Can you find every pathway across the wall?

Learn this vital camping skill at Camp Manitou! Our trained staff will lead you through the safety of starting and maintaining a fire, as well as the various strategies of creating a successful campfire in all weather conditions.

Games we all know and love, on a bigger scale! Including, Jenga, Checkers, Connect 4, and some more Camp Manitou themed games.

Enter the gymnasium and test your skills at a variety of games. From floorball to gaga ball to a bouldering wall to more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

A life-sized, interactive version of the classic table-top game foosball, where campers are the ones stuck in their places.

Walk through over 2 miles of trails at Camp Manitou and see how many different plants and animals you can spot on our nature scavenger hunt! All while learning about nature and enjoying some fresh air!

Do you know how to work a compass? Come on down to orienteering at Camp Manitou and we guarantee you will be an expert before you leave! Race through our orienteering course, keep your eyes open, and see who will become the ultimate compass master.

A STEAM/STEM based building apparatus that is designed to spark imagination, creativity, innovation, discovery, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through hands-on, experiential, and open-ended play. With no instructions or right-and-wrong answers, children are free to imagine what to create, and to figure out for themselves how to make it!

Tents are fun, but you can still enjoy camping without one. Learn how to create your own shelter using nothing more than a tarp, rope and whatever can be found around you in nature!

Learn how to work together! At camp you can learn all about working in groups and helping each other out by playing tons of different fun games and activities that force you to work together as a team.

Can you hit the bullseye? Archery is a fun and safe activity for all ages! Come channel your inner Robin Hood, Merida, Hawkeye or Katniss at our outdoor archery range using classic recurve bows.

Located next to the Man-Made Pond, this large sandy area can be used for beach volleyball, sandcastle building and more.

Learn how to ride a bike with our trained staff. And once you’re ready, tackle the challenging mountain biking courses in our Adventure Park! Will you be brave enough to face the Dragon’s Drop?

Whether you’re a professional or have never been on a boat before, Camp Manitou’s Man-Made Pond is the perfect place for everyone. With canoeing, kayaking and even critter dipping available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

While there aren’t any mountains here in Manitoba, come climb the next best thing! Test your skills on our 25-foot tall, 6-sided climbing wall. Can you make it to the top?

*Summer Only* Think you’ve got what it takes to escape? Test your puzzle solving skills against our themed escape rooms. Different room difficulties are available for varying ages of campers.

Need a break from all the structured activities? Take some time to relax with a fun game of soccer, football, baseball, or many more on our grassy field.

Come test your skills as a fisherman on the lakes of the Assiniboine River. Our fishing experts will have you catching a fish in no time! No experience needed!

This adventure playground is fun for all ages and skill levels. It provides a challenging course of Tarzan ropes, floating bridges, a tight rope walk, and much more! Test it out and see if you can beat the fastest time.

Youth sized outdoor bodyweight exercise equipment, a ninja run-up wall, and a variety of interactive games that will keep you on your feet. A perfect way to make physical activity fun for all skill levels!

Come for a dip and cool off from the summer heat in our pool! This outdoor pool is open during the late spring and summer months, subject to weather conditions. At it’s deepest, the pool is 1.3m deep. The pool is available according to Manitoba health regulations and Camp Manitou policies.

Located next to the pool at Camp Manitou, our play structure includes a variety of fun elements.

Come play some fun games on our ice-less summer rink. Challenge a friend to a game of basketball, grab some friends to play street hockey, play a round of mini golf or make up your own game using our wide range of equipment.

Take to the trails and search high and low for clues. With a wide range of scavenger hunts ranging from a picture hunt to a staff hunt, you’ve certainly got your work cut out for you to find everything before time runs out!

*Summer Only* Learn what it takes to survive in the wild! From knot tying to first aid to SOS signals, we’ll have you wilderness ready in no time.

It’s fun to splash around! Cool off at our water games station. Try out drip drip drop, slip and slide, and many more! Don’t forget your bathing suit!

Fly through the air on our 145-foot zipline! Do a trick, sprint for speed or sail like a bird. Either way, you’re bound to have a blast!

Come test out this fun game that originated in Canada! Whether on the rink (no skates necessary) or in the snow-covered field, you’re bound to have a blast.

Enjoy the beauty of winter at Camp Manitou as you travel through the forest right along the river. Whether big or small, we’ve got skis for you!

Ever needed to stay warm in a forest in the middle of a winter night? Learn how to survive the elements by building your very own quinzhee, a stylish way to beat the cold this winter season!

Outdoor skating is a winter staple in Canada. Go for a skate, grab a hockey stick, even play a little shinny on the canada life outdoor rink. Our staff can teach you the basics, and with several skating aids at your disposal for balance, you’re bound to be a pro in no time. Getting chilly? Head into our heated dressing rooms to warm up!

Come join us to play in the snow! Who wants to build snow forts?

Tackle the depths of snow with your very own snowshoes! No need to fear the big drifts with these on your feet.

Come test our man-made toboggan slide! Zip down at lightning speed and then shoot across the field on our icy pathway designed for maximum fun.