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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
We want campers to have the best time ever at Mini-Yo-We — that’s why we created the Countdown to Camp video series. It presents helpful info and tips for first-time and returning campers. Registered families get an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. We’ve already midway through the series: check out the previous videos and blog …
Welcome to Camp Mini-Yo-We’s Countdown to Camp series where we help you get excited and prepared for Summer 2025! Registered families can anticipate an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM leading up to camp. Each week focuses on an important aspect of Camp including what’s new for 2025, a tour of your camp, summer director introductions, …
We want campers to have the best time ever at Mini-Yo-We — that’s why we created Countdown to Camp! This video series covers helpful info for first-time and returning campers. Registered families receive an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. The first two weeks covered FAQs and what’s new for 2024. Stay tuned to see camp …
Countdown to Camp for Summer 2024 is in full swing! We created this video series to help kids have the best possible experience at Mini-Yo-We. Registered families receive an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. Our team has gathered information that’s useful for first-time and returning campers, including FAQs, camp tours, summer directors introductions, a packing …
The first campers in our core programs arrive in just nine weeks! We’re launching the Countdown to Camp video series to help kids have the best possible experience at Mini-Yo-We. Registered families will receive an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. Each week focuses on a key aspect of Camp. Our team has gathered information that’s …
What is one of the most difficult parts of being a camper? Waiting a whole year between summers at Mini-Yo-We! Well, we have great news for all of the kids dreaming of Camp: we’re shortening the wait this winter. Campers are invited to join us online every day from March 11 to 15 for some awesome March Break Adventures! Sneak …
