Facilities & Recreation
We have a variety of facilities to serve your group's needs. For more information about what might be the best fit for your group and goals please give us a call at 215-679-5144 x320 or email sue@menolan.org
Cabins
Men-O-Lan has both winterized and summer cabins. For colder months, our winterized cabins come complete with heaters, giving you the ability to find that perfect temperature. For a more rustic stay in the warmer months, our summer cabins replace glass windows with screens, so you can enjoy the summer breeze both indoors and out. Each cabin contains eight bunk beds, adding up to a capacity of 16 individuals for each cabin. The cabins are split into two groups on the campus - Woodside and Streamside. The Streamside Cabin Group contains three winterized cabins and two summer cabins, while the Woodside Cabin Group contains three winterized cabins and three summer cabins. Each cabin group is within close proximity to a bath house. Interested guests rent by cabin group, with a minimum of three cabins. The cabins lend themselves to smaller to medium sized groups. Those who enjoy the feel of “roughing it” but still want the comfort of a bunk and mattress will feel right at home!
Landis Hall
Landis Hall give you a little bit of everything! Its many features include two dorm-style rooms for guest lodging, a full-sized gymnasium, a kitchen, and a meeting room. The dorms each contain 13 bunk beds (that’s a total capacity of 52 beds for Landis Hall…if you do the math!), as well as a half bath. Restrooms on the lower level of the building provide two showers each. The gymnasium has a full-sized basketball court, as well as a removable volleyball net. Beyond that, the space is yours to use for whatever sport you desire. The kitchen includes a commercial refrigerator, stove, chest freezer, ice machine, microwave, and stainless steel preparation tables. Of course, Landis Hall also has heat and air conditioning for whatever time of year you decide to come! Landis Hall is our largest lodging facility, and therefore great for larger groups. Church groups, youth retreats, school groups, will all be right at home. Below is a list of the items available in the kitchen, if you need more than these things please plan to bring your own.
Corinne's Cabin
Corrine’s Cabin is our newest facility! As you enter the Lodge, you will be greeted by a common space featuring a wood paneled room, a wood burning fireplace, a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator and a microwave. There is a TV in this space to hook up a computer for teaching or enjoying a movie. There are round tables and chairs available. Two dorm rooms include 18 bunks each for a total of 36 beds. They are attached to modern rest rooms that are also accessible from the common room. There are two separate ‘leader’ rooms that each include a double bed and a set of bunk beds to sleep up to 4 people. Corrine’s is fully heated and air conditioned for year-around use. Corrine’s Cabin is best suited for smaller to medium-sized groups. Youth retreats, men's or women's retreats, family groups, and school groups will feel right at home. The kitchen is not stocked, please bring your own items to make your time here comfortable.
Auditorium
The Auditorium is a large meeting room with a total capacity of 175 individuals. Its wooden floor and large fireplace give it a homey and rustic feel. A small stage at the front of the room makes the Auditorium a great place for presentations or services of any kind. Tables (10) and chairs (150) are available for set-up. This building also contains a small kitchenette which includes a sink, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and preparation counters. Larger groups who need a place for presentations and services will be able to make the best use of the Auditorium. Church groups, school groups, parties, showers, and other retreats have been using it for this purpose for years!
Wilhemina
Wilhelmina is a small meeting room located in the Woodside Cabin Group. It has a capacity of about 20 people. Tables (4) and chairs (20) are available for set-up. Wilhelmina also contains a small kitchenette complete with a refrigerator, sink, coffee maker, and microwave. A gas fireplace provides heat for the room. Wilhelmina is a great space for small groups to meet. Those who are staying in the Woodside Cabin Group will find it especially convenient.
Craft Pavilion
The open air pavilion at Men-O-Lan has a capacity of around 80 people. It typically contains 8 picnic tables for eating, craft making, or whatever you chose to use the space for. At the pavilion, you will have access to electricity. It is in close proximity to Landis Hall, and just outside there is a fire pit. The pavilion is typically available from Memorial Day to the end of October. The pavilion is great for medium sized groups looking for a meeting space in warmer months. It lends itself quite nicely for picnic-style meals.
Darlene Mumbauer Pavilion
This open air pavilion at Men-O-Lan has a capacity of around 150 people. It contains 25 picnic tables for eating or general use. At the pavilion, you will have access to electricity. It is in close proximity to Landis Hall, and just outside there is a fire pit. The pavilion is great for large groups looking for a meeting space in warmer months. It lends itself quite nicely for picnic-style meals.
Giant Swing
1.5 Hours | Ages 8+ | Group Size: 8-12
This adventure activity is a swing...but GIANT. You will be harnessed to the swing and your group will pull you to the desired height up to 25 feet off the ground. Once you reach the height you're comfortable with, you will be in control of releasing yourself for the large swing. This activity emphasizes the step of faith along with fun.
Climbing Tower
1.5 Hours | Ages 8+ | Group Size: 8-18
Our climbing tower is 35 feet high, and two different walls with varying levels of challenge. The harder side has two overhanging boxes. The easier side starts with a positive slope, which means it is less than vertical and transitions to a vertical wall halfway up. One to two people may climb at one time. You’ll learn proper climbing techniques, set personal goals and receive encouragement from your group.
Challenge Course
3 Hours | Ages 8+ | Group Size: 8-15
Teen and adult groups will encounter 2 or 3 challenge “initiatives” that use bean bags, hoops, ropes and other props to teach foundational team-building skills and concepts. As the group progresses, they will work with 2 or 3 more challenging activities involving ropes, platforms, the wall, and teeter-totters. We’ll take time to observe, discuss and learn from the group’s approach to solving the particular challenge. Participants grow in communication, leadership, cooperation, patience, goal-setting, analysis and planning.
Zipline
1.5 Hours | Ages 12+ | Group Size: 8-12
Camp Men-O-Lan’s zipline is 300 feet long. This challenge will have you climb a ladder and tree staples to our platform approximately 25 feet up in the starting tree. Once the facilitator has all your equipment ready you will be in instructed that you are free to leave the platform under your own power and zip to the gravity stop.
Games & Playgrounds
Men-O-Lan’s playgrounds can provide hours of fun. Equipment includes a metal slide, merry-go-round, bouldering wall, and rope bridge. Also included are a swingset, tether ball, ga-ga, and second playset. If you’re into sports, there are plenty of opportunities to play! Men-O-Lan has a variety of spaces dedicated for athletics including an Outdoor Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball Court, Ga-Ga Court, Tetherball, and Upper and Lower Ballfields for Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and more. There are many games to be played spread out on the grounds of camp. They include carpetball, shuffleboard, horseshoes/quoits, and cornhole.