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After a record-setting summer for volunteer numbers at Camp Mini-Yo-We, we are pleased to see another strong start this fall. Our Summer 2025 roster is 75% full—with over eight months to go before campers arrive. This tremendous support and enthusiasm for our ministry is so encouraging! “ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. Coming back with more new volunteer friends in 2025!” “A+ experience …
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 …
Want a summer job that develops your leadership, character and faith? Join Camp Mini-Yo-We’s team! Follow the steps below to get hired and spend your best summer ever on Mary Lake in Muskoka. Get Informed To learn about the many benefits of working at Mini-Yo-We, the available roles and other need-to-know details, visit our Summer Staff web page. If you’d …
“Camp Mini-Yo-We is more than just a workplace—it’s a supportive team in which members are empowered to grow in their roles and their faith. The future of Camp Mini-Yo-We is bright, and I can’t wait to see how God will continue to shape this ministry.” – Rich Birch Opportunities to Support Camp’s Mission We’re spreading the word about some exciting …
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 …
As we look back on Summer 2024, it’s clear that Camp Mini-Yo-We left a lasting impression on both campers and their families. From lifelong friendships to spiritual growth, parents shared heartwarming feedback about their children’s camp experiences. We pulled together the stories, quotes and numbers from this year’s survey to give you a snapshot of what families are saying! Friendship …
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.
One of the tips we share with parents looking to maximize their kids’ experience at Camp Mini-Yo-We is this: bring their friends along! Families who have been with us for a while may have noticed little communities forming among those who return year after year during the same week. These families choose to bring their children to Mini-Yo-We alongside their …
We can’t wait for the first campers of Summer 2024 to arrive at Mini-Yo-We in just a few days! We want them to have the best experience possible — that’s why we created the Countdown to Camp video series. Plenty of helpful info has been shared in videos and blog posts over the past eight weeks. This is our series …
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 …
