Prayer Updates from Mary Lake: Camp Mini-Yo-We Summer Reflection

Rich Birch Blog

Summer at Camp Mini-Yo-We is a time of growth, transformation, and joy. As the season wraps up, it’s essential to take a moment to reflect upon our journey, particularly the heartfelt prayers and profound gratitude that were lifted up by our prayer team. You might not have known about it, but we had a faithful group who prayed for our …

Transformational Summer: Ella’s Journey from Nottingham to Muskoka

Rich Birch Blog

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to step out of your comfort zone, fly thousands of miles from home, and experience being on the team at Camp Mini-Yo-We, just ask Ella Gregson from Nottingham, UK. This past summer, she took the plunge and immersed herself in the beauty of Muskoka, Canada. What she found was nothing short of …

Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Mini-Yo-We Journey

Rich Birch Blog

Among our six guiding principles, the final pillar is “Mission.” This essential aspect of our philosophy centers on developing tomorrow’s leaders. We firmly believe in each generation’s power to help mold the next, with the purpose of transforming communities for Christ near and far! At Camp Mini-Yo-We, we are dedicated to growing and nurturing young leaders and equipping them with …

Small Stewards, Big Impact: How Camp Mini-Yo-We Shapes the Future One Camper at a Time

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Think about this reality: the person who may one day be responsible for groundbreaking medical research, or for streamlining a business to higher levels of efficiency, or for leading the next generation could be packing their bag for Mini-Yo-We right now? The secret ingredient in their future success could be the seeds of “stewardship” that are sown and nurtured at …

Sowing Seeds of Initiative: How Camp Mini-Yo-We Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders

Rich Birch Blog

Picture this: Your child returns from a week or two at Camp Mini-Yo-We. You notice something different as they re-enter your family. There’s a newfound sense of confidence and maturity. They’re more engaged and helpful, and you realize that they’ve grown somewhere amidst Muskoka sunsets and jumping into Mary Lake. They’ve changed. Camp Mini-Yo-We aims to develop tomorrow’s leaders through a life-changing adventure …

Talking With Jesus: Cultivating a Prayerful Culture at Camp Mini-Yo-We

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Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. – Matthew 7:7 At Camp Mini-Yo-We, we’re committed to nurturing a dynamic relationship with Jesus through prayer. Leaders aren’t islands; the most influential leaders throughout history have understood their dependence on …

4 Exciting Opportunities For You (& Your Family) at Camp Mini-Yo-We

Spencer Tamming Blog

Feel like your family could benefit from a FREE day away in Muskoka?  Interested in a fun way that your family could contribute to making the Mini-Yo-We experience better for others?  Are you Mini-Yo-We alumni and want to relive a time-honoured tradition at Camp? Or perhaps you’re searching for a fulfilling way to volunteer and give back to our community …

The Power of Living Like Jesus: Unleashing Your Child’s Leadership Potential at Camp Mini-Yo-We

Rich Birch Blog

“Knowledge is not power; it’s only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action and directed to a definite end,” observed Zig Ziglar, the renowned speaker. This potent concept is the bedrock of our “Live Like Jesus” pillar at Camp Mini-Yo-We. At the heart of our mission to develop tomorrow’s leaders …

Discovering Jesus: A Journey of Faith at Camp Mini-Yo-We This Summer

Rich Birch Blog

Our mission is to develop tomorrow’s leaders through life-changing adventures in God’s creation, and we do this by focusing on our six pillars of leadership development. The first of those pillars is “Learn About Jesus.” At Camp Mini-Yo-We, we believe that truly impactful leaders must know about the greatest leader in history: Jesus. We encourage our campers to delve into …

Help Transform Lives with “S’more Smiles: Sweeten the Summer for 77 Kids in Need”

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Summer is just around the corner, and while many families are making plans for vacations and outdoor fun, others face financial challenges that make the prospect of sending their children to camp a distant dream. Camp Mini-Yo-We’s S’more Smiles: Sweeten the Summer for 77 Kids in Need campaign aims to provide life-changing experiences for these families, and with your urgent …