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| Iñigo said... |
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| Good morming buenas noches os felicito por el trabajo
También mi amiga de colegio irlandesas de leioa Patricia ilarduya gandarias bonjour muchÃsimas gracias por trabajo
Goodbye
Iñigo Amann Acarregui |
| Rod said... |
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| the very 1st New Zealander (Kiwi)to work at camp Manitou, it was a great summer and made a very good friend with the Ranger, was very sad to learn of his passing, the food was great, kids even better still and I was shocked that only the English guys knew where I came from but hey that is ok and I think that lots learnt a bit about a fun crazy kiwi. Manitou had 3 kiwis there in 1979, my parents and myself. I am hoping to get back to the 70th reunion but if I can't I will be think of you all.
Rod
PS Loved the lake, it is small as I grow up not far from Lake Taupo, which is a volcano 25 mile wide by 27 mile long.
if any one there remembers me , I can be contacted on rdgat@yahoo.com.au
Jean I am still slim and in good shape |
| Nicholai said... |
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| Manitou ROCKS! Summer 2014 was definitely THE BEST SUMMER EVER! |
| Michelle said... |
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| The best day of the summer of 2013 began with the beaming smile on my son's face as I watched him cross the court to greet me on Visiting Day at Camp Manitou! After the hugs and "I'm so excited to see you!" began a tour of the 'best' places on campus... the lake, courts, College League team meeting area, baseball fields, ping pong tables, his art hanging on the studio wall, oh... and the lake. The lake was the central point of Garrett's stay at that part... the place where he learned to waterski, swim 'for real' and gather every Sunday for the 'best breakfast'! Garrett told of how he and his friends rushed to the lake each afternoon to cool off and exchange stories from the days' events. That the lake provided a perfect setting for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks, for fishing with friends, to connect with their counselors. Then the magic words were spoken "Waterfront is open!" The rest of the day was spent with my boy, jumping in the lake, swimming in the lake, diving, flipping, and cartwheeling into the lake. How happy he was to be sharing the lake with me! And how thrilled I was to be sharing his love of camp with him! |
| Kimberly said... |
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| Recent letter: "I love camp! My favorite part is College League, it is so awesome!.... I am trying to eat so healthy, and doing am awesome job! Energy in the morning with carbs or cereal, lunch is turkey sandwich or something and dinner is really healthy. The only thing not healthy is canteen, and my friend and I made the awesomest smore! Cookie in the oreo is the grahman cracker, the oreo crème is the marshmallow, and the Hershey bar goes in between the cookies of the oreo! It is called, THE SMOREO!! :) Awesome, right? See you, DANTASTIC !! :)" |
| Lisa said... |
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| College League! |
| Nate said... |
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| I first visited Camp Manitou last summer for the father son weekend. I had the best time! It was awesome. My uncles and great uncle went to Manitou. So this summer I'm a camper! I LOVE it! |
| Amara said... |
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| I loved visiting my son this summer during visiting day and watching him patiently talk his younger brother through trying out the BMX course for the first time. I hadn't seen that much before his summer at camp! |
| Risa said... |
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| Every year, when we head to Maine for Visiting Day at Camp Matoaka and Camp Manitou, we make a longer trip out of our stay. We have done everything from a schooner trip off of the coast of Camden, to amazing hikes at Acadia National Park, to hiking Mt. Katahdin, to a lobster boat tour off the coast of Kennebunkport -- and lots of stops in between. And of course we eat our way through the state! Fore St. restaurant in Portland has become one of our favorite all-time restaurants, and the lobster rolls and fresh lobsters everywhere else???? YUM...need I say more?!?
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| Jill said... |
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| I love how my son counts down the days until camp all year. I love how he has made lifelong friends from all over the US and the world. I love how campers and staff return to camp year after year. Camp has become his second home and we couldn't be happier about it. |
| Larry said... |
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| Some of my favorite memories of camp involve Color War. The camp is divided into two teams for 3 1/2 days of intense competition. The camaraderie that develops during Color War is intense. The joy in victory, and the pain in defeat cannot be replicated. The best part however is how the camp comes back together at the closing ceremonies. You are just left with friendships and stories that you then share over the years. |
| Alyson said... |
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| I loved the camp communication and pictures that we received from camp everyday. I thought it would make me sad and miss him more to see pictures, but it was just the opposite, it made me so happy to see how happy he was. It was also great getting an email from the director learning what the kids were doing everyday. Both the pictures and the email helped you feel connected to your child which was wonderful! |
| Max said... |
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| My favorite camp memory was winning college league. |
| Helmer said... |
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| Oh how I long for another summer at Manitou! If I close my eyes I can see see the sun on the water, hear the birds in the trees...and smell the fresh scent of Maine. |
| Sam said... |
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| Manitou was such an important part of my growing up. What memories! I wish I were back at camp again. |
| Sara said... |
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| My sons returned safely and happily, thank you. They are happy to be home. Clearly they had a great time. They both seem physically so much stronger and fitter and their sport skills have improved tremendously. The looked through all the pictures on the website naming every kid as they went. My husband was joking last night, that they left as boys and have come back as men!
Thanks again
Sara |
| Glenn said... |
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| What can I say that would explain the feeling that Jill and I got from sending Matthew to you this summer . Jill and I had never attended sleep away camp as kids. Our parents didn’t have the means to send us. We have never visited a sleep away camp until this summer. And, man, what an experience for US!. Just walking around and seeing the camp and the kids faces. That was special.
All in all, they way you helped us in getting Matthew there, from the Winter walk on water, to his Medical needs, to the constant availability of you, the owners, the counselors, the staff, and especially those in the infirmary with their hands full of sick campers. And yet, it appears, Matt was liked (and sometimes loved) by EVERYONE in camp. We couldn’t believe just walking around on Visiting day. Hi Matt, Hey Matt, What’s up Matt, tell us another joke Matt, make that mean face Matt, hello Mayor Matt. It was absolutely overwhelming to us how everyone liked Matthew.
I did 180’s on my skis! “ Are you kidding me?†Nope, I did it. Field trips, camping, what an amazing summer.
He comes back to us taller in inches and in life. With a great spirit and confidence. Our son is a Man. Bigger than life. Jill and I thank you for what you did for Matt and our entire family. We are so happy that he gave something back to all of you as well.
We will see you next summer. None of us can wait. |
| Alyssa said... |
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| Ben and I share a different relationship than the ones I share with his sisters. We don't relate on a "sports" level like he does with Jack. He doesn't go or enjoy shopping with me. He is actually, except for his looks, the anti me. He is a goofball, he is funny, he is sarcastic, he has a little bit of the devil in him. He is also very sensitive and doesn't like to try new things until he is sure he can do it right. He does walk around with the fear of the unknown. Ok - so maybe we are a little bit alike in some respects! But 3 years ago - Ben did something very un Ben like. He asked to go to camp with his big "brother/cousin/friend" Max. And to top it all off, he asked to go for the whole summer! I had never been to sleep away camp and thought he was nuts! But nonetheless - we let him go. So at 8 years old I sent my baby boy off to camp in Maine and he has never once looked back. He loves Manitou. It is his second home; the place he looks forward to for 10 months of the year. He has friends there that have been with him the whole time as well. They are a different kind of family but definitely a family. Ben loves camp so much he has been known to be late to his calling times to us, letters are very short, and when we do get to speak to him he is always running to get back to whatever he is missing. Thank you Camp manitou for another great summer, great memories, great friendships, and for taking care of my son and giving him a gift that it is impossible for me to give him at home. |
| David said... |
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| Too many to recount here. I spent 14 summers at Manitou, from the age of 6 until I was a counselor myself. My best friends are from Manitou, and even at the age of 40, with my own two children now attending Manitou and Matoaka, I just texted earlier this morning with a former counselor (and my former College Dean and Color War Chief), many years after my last summer there as a camper. Hard to believe that we first met in 1978 and we are still in touch today. It is these connections that have truly lasted a lifetime and will as well for your child. |
| Tracey said... |
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| My son counts down the winter days left until he leaves for camp! Manitou is truly his summer "home" and the campers, staff and counselors are his brothers! What more could a grateful mommy say except thank you Manitou!! |
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