Through my time at Camp Mini-Yo-We I have loved working behind the scenes doing my small part to make Camp tick. Back when I joined Camp in 2007, that meant waking up early to clean the lodge before parents arrived or picking up garbage on my walk over to Sunday chapel. During Spring Crew it was often larger projects like …
Warning: December 31 is Coming! Before we jump into some reflections on this year, there are three things I don’t want you to miss before December 31st. Check it out: Help volunteers through a year-end gift // We’re right in the middle of a campaign to dramatically improve both our accommodations and bathroom facilities as a thank you for our …
What a Year! As we look back on 2022 it feels like a pivotal year in our ministry. After two summers of uncertainty and “pivoting” we were able to launch back into overnight kids camp and it was awesome. We had ups and downs but through it all was the sustaining joy of seeing campers back on property after two …
Volunteers Make Camp Happen! What makes Camp Mini-Yo-We so special? Of course, there is Mary Lake, the beautiful sunsets, the outdoor activities and the tasty food, but people are what make camp feel like home. For almost 80 years there is one particular group of people that our campers are particularly indebted to—our adult volunteers. At the very heart of …
You love Camp Mini-Yo-We, right? You’re excited that your kids are coming to Mini-Yo-We this summer, right? So why not share it with a friend! We’ve said it before that Camp is better with friends, and we are on a mission to make is as easy as possible for you to share the Camp experience! During our New For 2023 …
A life changing adventure at Camp Mini-Yo-We is just what your teenager needs this summer! We know that you value the experiences that only summer camp can provide for your kids. Check out your options below and then book a call back or get started by registering today! Two popular programs for youth are Teens Camp and the Northwoods Canoe Trip. These …
You have a lot of options when it comes to summer jobs. You could work at a burger joint flipping burgers, deep frying fries, and sweating it out with impatient customers. You could buy a trailer and try to start a grass cutting business and have to wonder every week whether the grass will grow enough by next week to …
Our 72nd summer at Camp Mini-Yo-We is going to be epic! Our team has been hard at work all winter to make some fun upgrades to our camper experience so your kids will love Mini-Yo-We even more! Check out these fun highlights of five new adventures we’re rolling out this summer for our guests. Mini-Yo-We Skyline – Triple Zipline! // …
