Imagine what it would be like to be outdoors in Muskoka, leading one of your favourite activities on an incredible summer day. (Ahhh … doesn’t that sound amazing?) It would be so exciting to see a Mini-Yo-We camper try something new and conquer a new challenge! Camp Mini-Yo-We’s mission is to develop tomorrow’s leaders through life-changing adventures in God’s creation. …
Serving Behind the Scenes at Camp Mini-Yo-We
Through my time at Camp Mini-Yo-We I have loved working behind the scenes doing my small part to make Camp tick. Back when I joined Camp in 2007, that meant waking up early to clean the lodge before parents arrived or picking up garbage on my walk over to Sunday chapel. During Spring Crew it was often larger projects like …
5 Ways I’ve Seen My Own Kids Develop Being Staff at Camp
I’ve attended, worked at, and been a part of various camps for over 43 years. All that time I have heard and said to parents how good it was for teenagers to spend their summers at camp, as opposed to getting another job in the city. Parents have asked many times: is it worth going to camp and giving up …
How to Get Hired at Camp Mini-Yo-We for Summer 2023
Are you interested in a summer job that is designed to help you grow in your faith, leadership and character? My name is Hannah Hanson and I oversee our summer hiring here at Camp Mini-Yo-We. I’d love to walk you through the process all the way from “Should I apply?” to “Welcome aboard!” Let’s dive in! How the Hiring Process …
That’s a Wrap: Reflections on 2022
Warning: December 31 is Coming! Before we jump into some reflections on this year, there are three things I don’t want you to miss before December 31st. Check it out: Help volunteers through a year-end gift // We’re right in the middle of a campaign to dramatically improve both our accommodations and bathroom facilities as a thank you for our …
3 Reasons December 31 is a Big Deal at Camp Mini-Yo-We!
What a Year! As we look back on 2022 it feels like a pivotal year in our ministry. After two summers of uncertainty and “pivoting” we were able to launch back into overnight kids camp and it was awesome. We had ups and downs but through it all was the sustaining joy of seeing campers back on property after two …
The Truth About Volunteering
Volunteers Make Camp Happen! What makes Camp Mini-Yo-We so special? Of course, there is Mary Lake, the beautiful sunsets, the outdoor activities and the tasty food, but people are what make camp feel like home. For almost 80 years there is one particular group of people that our campers are particularly indebted to—our adult volunteers. At the very heart of …
Leadership Pathway For 2023
Our mission at Camp Mini-Yo-We is to develop tomorrow’s leaders through life-changing adventures in God’s creation. Bearing this mission in mind, we run a children’s camp because we believe it’s the best platform on which to develop leaders. We are convinced that our biggest contribution to the world is training young leaders who will make a difference! We talked all …
Activity Improvements for Summer 2023!
One of the things we heard loud and clear from parents this summer was that there was room for growth with our “Try It All” activity model – especially for younger campers. Didn’t get a chance to tune in to our New For 2023 Online Event? Check out this re-cap clip where we highlight changes to activities next summer! Activity …
Big News For 2023!
There is so much happening at Camp Mini-Yo-We as we look ahead to Summer 2023! If you didn’t hear the big news during our New For 2023 Online Event, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out this quick re-cap clip where we highlight some big updates for camper families! Big News Video Re-Cap LIT Applications Are Exploding! We are …