I am excited to share some important news with you. After a thorough search and hiring process, along with much prayer and consideration, I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Steven McCready as the new Executive Director of Camp Mini-Yo-We! Steve will officially start his new role at the beginning of April. Steve brings a wealth of experience in …
Welcoming Adam Truax as our Leadership Pathway Director
Great news: Adam Truax will be Camp Mini-Yo-We’s Leadership Pathway Director starting February 3! This position is a new take on the Summer Programs Director role. In addition to managing our summer programs, Adam will focus on developing and discipling young leaders on Spring Crew and summer staff as well as our interns. Enterprise and Leaders In Training (LIT) campers …
2025 Mini-Yo-We Internship: Mid-Year Review
Camp Mini-Yo-We launched its 2024-25 Internship at the end of August. It’s hard to believe our terrific group of nine young leaders are almost halfway through the program! When we asked them to reflect on their experiences so far, there were common themes of adventures, serving and community. Please keep them in your prayers as they host our guest groups …
Wrap Up Christmas With a Final Gift
As the year comes to a close, we’re inviting the Camp Mini-Yo-We community to give one final gift. We’re wrapping up our 2024 Christmas Campaign on December 31. Our goal is to raise $110,000 to fund three core projects—and with your support, we can turn these exciting plans into reality! Build, Connect, Elevate The Christmas Campaign initiatives all support Camp’s …
Scaling New Heights: Introducing the Bouldering Wall at Camp Mini-Yo-We
Rock climbing and high ropes have been campers’ favourite activities at Camp Mini-Yo-We for over three decades, offering the chance to challenge themselves and build confidence. This year, we’re excited to enhance this experience even further with the addition of a brand-new bouldering wall. Why Add a Bouldering Wall? Bouldering offers a climbing experience that focuses on skill and technique, …
Bringing Faith and Fun Home: A Closer Look at Home Adventures
Camp Mini-Yo-We has always been more than a summer experience. It’s a year-round community that nurtures faith, friendship, and family connections. This year, we’re thrilled to expand our Home Adventures program. This innovative initiative brings the spirit of Camp directly into families’ homes. What Are Home Adventures? Home Adventures are a series of video-driven activity packs sent to families throughout …
Unleashing Play: The New Junior Camp Playground
At Camp Mini-Yo-We, we believe childhood should be filled with unstructured play: running, climbing, sliding, and discovering the joy of being outdoors. That’s why one of the core projects of our 2024 Christmas Campaign is to build a brand-new Junior Camp playground designed for our youngest campers. Why a New Playground? Our existing playground has been a beloved part of …
What Our Team is Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving! We have much to celebrate at Camp Mini-Yo-We. When we invited our year-round staff team to share what they’re thankful for, we noticed some common themes including a fantastic autumn and that our Internship program is off to a great start hosting a record number of guest groups. Join us in thankfulness this holiday weekend! “I’m thankful for …
From Intern to Volunteer: Why We Keep Coming Back to Mini-Yo-We
Just over a month ago, a new group of interns arrived at Camp Mini-Yo-We, ready to embark on a year of service and adventure. The 2024-25 team is already hard at work hosting schools, youth groups, and other retreats. But amidst the new faces, you’ll find some familiar ones too… Meet Sam, Maren, and Bori—former interns from 2019-20 and 2022-23 …
Board Update on Camp Leadership
I am writing to share some important news regarding Camp Mini-Yo-We’s leadership. After much reflection, Rich Birch has decided to transition out of his role as Executive Director to pursue other opportunities.