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Glendon McGowan joined Camp Mini-Yo-We’s staff team in October as our Operations Assistant. A MYW alumni, he came back to Camp after serving with Torchbearers in Europe over the past two years, most recently at Capernwray Hall in England. What did you do for Family Day this year? Nine families joined us at Camp Mini-Yo-We this Family Day weekend and …
Valentine’s Day Special Greetings, Camp Mini-Yo-We community! This Valentine’s Day, we’re addressing a unique aspect of the camp experience—navigating romantic relationships among our summer staff. At Mini-Yo-We, our mission is to develop tomorrow’s leaders through life-changing adventures in God’s creation. Our primary workforce is aged 17 to 25, so a significant part of this journey involves managing the natural tension …
My first encounter with a Camp Mini-Yo-We fundraiser was over 35 years ago—a breakfast at Ontario Place. I still remember looking out those giant windows onto Lake Ontario and being excited about the coming summer of ministry at Mini-Yo-We. Over the years, this event has changed to meet the needs of our community. We have hoped to find the best …
Andy Montgomery recently retired as chair of Mini-Yo-We’s board of directors. Andy and his son, Connor, raised over $100,000 for camper sponsorships last summer on their Brent Run — a 162-km canoe trip through Algonquin Provincial Park! A Rocky Start I was introduced to Mini-Yo-We as a camper at the very first session of Junior Camp. It was the summer …
Riley “Hibou” Burrows is in her third year of Concurrent Education at Queen’s University. She joined our summer staff team as the Land Activity Head in 2023 and we look forward to her returning as a Site Director at Junior Camp this summer! My Introduction to Mini-Yo-We This past summer was my first time working at Camp Mini-Yo-We. As a …
Eryn Marchinetz followed Camp Mini-Yo-We’s leadership pathway all the way from camper to Site Director. She recently joined our year-round staff team as the Summer Program Development Coordinator. When I think of Camp Mini-Yo-We as a camper, I remember how cool and welcoming my Cabin Leaders were, as well as how awe-inspiring and talented my archery Activity Leaders were! Even …
Anna Temple joined Camp Mini-Yo-We’s year-round staff as our Team Development Coordinator at the end of Summer 2023. During the year, she connects with potential summer staff members to form the best possible team! I could write a whole post about why I keep returning to work at Camp. Like me, our staff members have plenty of reasons for choosing …
Julia Silvestri Wong is the mom of three campers and an adult volunteer at Camp Mini-Yo-We. She offered to share about her experiences and give you an insider’s view of how we care for our hard-working summer staff team! I have a confession to make: I love camp! I’m a full-fledged, card-carrying adult with a family, a job, and a …
As the snow blankets Camp Mini-Yo-We, creating a serene winter wonderland, our hearts are warmed by thinking ahead to 2024. It’s that time of the year again: our Christmas Campaign is underway and we’re excited about the possibilities that your generosity can unlock! This year, you have an opportunity to give towards the goal of $110,000 before December 31. Our …
Every structure tells a story at Camp Mini-Yo-We – and Bunkie Row is no exception. Nestled in the heart of Girls Camp, Bunkies 5, 6 and 7 are being prepared for future tales. Their transformation is part of our ongoing commitment to the adult volunteers who make our camp a haven for adventure and growth. The Project Scope Our goal …
