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The spring mission trip is a highlight of Camp Mini-Yo-We’s Internship program. Glendon McGowan, our Operations Assistant, joined the interns in Eastern Canada this month and reported back about the trip. Travelling far distances with a purpose often brings us outside our comfort zone. A few years ago, I went to a Bible school in Sweden and—6,000+ kilometers away—I stepped …
Hey Camp Mini-Yo-We families! If you caught our recent webinar, you already know we’re buzzing with excitement about this summer. We dove into what makes our themes so special, why they’re the heartbeat of Camp, and what your kids can look forward to when they arrive. Now, we’re wrapping it all up in this blog post—and trust us, Summer 2025 …
Camp Mini-Yo-We understands that summer camp is a big step for many families, especially when it’s a child’s first overnight experience away from home. Here’s what we’ve heard from some parents of our first-time campers! Steph G.: As someone who never went to camp myself, I was initially hesitant about sending my 5- and 7-year-old children, Evelyn and Luke, away …
Camp Mini-Yo-We alumni Bryanna “Haka” Elliott is a former camper and much-loved summer staff member. We’re thankful for her current contributions as an adult volunteer, whether that’s serving on our Medical team or supporting our out-tripping programs. Most recently, she’s led our 10-day Northwoods canoe trips for 14- to 15-year-old campers. We invited Bryanna to share about her tripping experiences on …
At Camp Mini-Yo-We, we’re all about creating memorable experiences and opportunities for personal growth. As parents think ahead to Summer 2025, we want you to understand the different ways you can customize your camper’s experience. Let’s break it down! Activities: Essential Adventures Central to every camper’s experience is our Core 10 activities. These are essential adventures that every camper enjoys …
Camp Mini-Yo-We recently hosted a sold-out, fun-filled Family Day weekend! Jörn Vinnay, one of our German interns, describes some of the highlights below. Kick Off: Tubing Under the Stars After we welcomed the families at Camp, they experienced the thrill of late-night tubing under a star-studded sky! The rush of cold air and gliding across the ice into the darkness …
We love sharing a variety of perspectives from our Mini-Yo-We community on the blog! This week’s post comes from Adam Truax, our new Leadership Pathway Director. Adam oversees our summer programs and our seasonal director team that work directly with campers and staff in the summer months. As I step into my role at Camp Mini-Yo-We, I’m grateful for the …
What is a Fun Pack? I am SUPER excited for the second of three Fun Pack mailings to arrive at the homes of early bird families in time for the Family Day weekend. Every summer, we offer an “early bird incentive” to register within seven days of kids leaving Camp. Over 1,100 campers from 701 families took us up on …
We’re excited for you to get to know Steve McCready, our new Executive Director! If you missed our announcement yesterday, you can read the update from our board and welcome Steve on Facebook. We are thankful that Rich Birch, our former Executive Director, has taken an active role in welcoming Steve to the Mini-Yo-We community and passing on the baton …
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 …
