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 …
Summer Staff: How to Get Hired!
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 …
Why You Should Join Our Year-Round Staff Team!
“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 …
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
Welcome to Camp Mini-Yo-We’s Countdown to Camp series where we help you get excited and prepared for Summer 2025! Registered families can anticipate an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM leading up to camp. Each week focuses on an important aspect of Camp including what’s new for 2025, a tour of your camp, summer director introductions, …
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 …