Ben Ullman will be our Site Director of Program & Administration at Junior Camp this summer. He’s majoring in Psychology at Queen’s University and is known around Mini-Yo-We for having meaningful conversations with all of the staff and giving excellent book and podcast recommendations. He is also a great musician! We asked him to post about the 40-Day New Testament …
Coming Soon: March Break Home Adventures!
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 …
Top 5 Reasons To Join Mini-Yo-We’s Sunday Crew
We love our Sunday Crew! On opening days, these friends of Mini-Yo-We pitch in with the BBQ lunch and help our staff team welcome campers and their families. With the support of these adult volunteers, we provide a high-quality experience as we kick off each week of the summer. But what motivates them to serve at Camp in this …
Family Day from Our “Intern Family”
Glendon McGowan joined Camp Mini-Yo-We’s staff team in October as our Operations Assistant. A MYW alumni, he came back to Camp after serving with Torchbearers in Europe over the past two years, most recently at Capernwray Hall in England. What did you do for Family Day this year? Nine families joined us at Camp Mini-Yo-We this Family Day weekend and …
Celebrating Love & Leadership: Navigating Romantic Relationships at Camp Mini-Yo-We
Valentine’s Day Special Greetings, Camp Mini-Yo-We community! This Valentine’s Day, we’re addressing a unique aspect of the camp experience—navigating romantic relationships among our summer staff. At Mini-Yo-We, our mission is to develop tomorrow’s leaders through life-changing adventures in God’s creation. Our primary workforce is aged 17 to 25, so a significant part of this journey involves managing the natural tension …
A Fresh Celebration: Join Us This Fall for the 2024 Friends of Mini-Yo-We Fundraising Dinner
My first encounter with a Camp Mini-Yo-We fundraiser was over 35 years ago—a breakfast at Ontario Place. I still remember looking out those giant windows onto Lake Ontario and being excited about the coming summer of ministry at Mini-Yo-We. Over the years, this event has changed to meet the needs of our community. We have hoped to find the best …
Retiring Camp Mini-Yo-We Board Chair Reflections
Andy Montgomery recently retired as chair of Mini-Yo-We’s board of directors. Andy and his son, Connor, raised over $100,000 for camper sponsorships last summer on their Brent Run — a 162-km canoe trip through Algonquin Provincial Park! A Rocky Start I was introduced to Mini-Yo-We as a camper at the very first session of Junior Camp. It was the summer …
Camp Mini-Yo-We From a Newcomer’s Perspective: Why You Should Take the Leap!
Riley “Hibou” Burrows is in her third year of Concurrent Education at Queen’s University. She joined our summer staff team as the Land Activity Head in 2023 and we look forward to her returning as a Site Director at Junior Camp this summer! My Introduction to Mini-Yo-We This past summer was my first time working at Camp Mini-Yo-We. As a …
Activity Leaders & Cabin Leaders: The Heroes of Camp Mini-Yo-We!
Eryn Marchinetz followed Camp Mini-Yo-We’s leadership pathway all the way from camper to Site Director. She recently joined our year-round staff team as the Summer Program Development Coordinator. When I think of Camp Mini-Yo-We as a camper, I remember how cool and welcoming my Cabin Leaders were, as well as how awe-inspiring and talented my archery Activity Leaders were! Even …
Why I’m at Camp for Summer 2024
Anna Temple joined Camp Mini-Yo-We’s year-round staff as our Team Development Coordinator at the end of Summer 2023. During the year, she connects with potential summer staff members to form the best possible team! I could write a whole post about why I keep returning to work at Camp. Like me, our staff members have plenty of reasons for choosing …