“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 …
From Intern to Volunteer: Why We Keep Coming Back to Mini-Yo-We
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 …
What Parents Are Saying About Summer 2024
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 …
Board Update on Camp Leadership
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.
Better With Friends: Unlocking the Magic of Camp Mini-Yo-We
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 …
Let’s Get Packing: Tips & Tricks While Getting Ready!
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 …
Meet Your Camp Directors for Summer 2024!
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 …
Nervous to Excited: Preparing for Overnight Camp
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 receive an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. So far, we’ve covered: Frequently Asked Questions What’s New for 2024 Summer 2024 …
Countdown to Camp: Your First Day!
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 receive an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. So far, we’ve covered FAQs, what’s new for 2024 and this summer’s themes. …
Your Camper’s Program Theme!
We want campers to have the best time ever at Mini-Yo-We — that’s why we created Countdown to Camp! This video series covers helpful info for first-time and returning campers. Registered families receive an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. The first two weeks covered FAQs and what’s new for 2024. Stay tuned to see camp …