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One of my favourite things about summer at Camp Mini-Yo-We is something that happens behind the scenes. It’s our volunteers. Every summer, alongside hundreds of campers and an incredible team of young staff, adults arrive at Camp ready to serve. They take vacation days and they rearrange schedules. They leave behind their normal routines and become part of the team, …
Summer camp probably isn’t the first thing on your mind as Labour Day approaches. The backpacks are coming out. School supplies are appearing on the kitchen table. Fall schedules are filling up. Hockey, dance, church, work, homework and everything else that makes up family life is about to begin again. Summer already feels like it’s disappearing in the rear-view mirror. …
GIRLS CAMP DIRECTORS Jane Miller Mini-Yo-We has always been a big part of my life—my parents met at Camp! I have been returning to MYW since the summer I was born. This will be my sixth summer on staff, having previously been a cabin leader, activity leader, LIT small group leader, and director. It is always a privilege to be …
We are excited to announce the Rob Elliott, known as Lurch around Camp, is stepping in to Chair our Board of Directors. Rob is well known to Camp’s leadership team and board are we are honoured to have him take on this responsibility. Rob has a long history at Camp and is familiar to many in our community. Recently you …
Last week, I was sitting around a campfire with a group of incredible volunteers—the unsung heroes who cook, clean, and serve each week to make Camp Mini-Yo-We possible. One of them, Angela, pulled me aside. We got talking about the Brent Run, our upcoming 162 km fundraising canoe trip to support the Kids in Need fund. She smiled, leaned forward, …
Spring Crew starts this Sunday at Mini-Yo-We! A group of about 30 young leaders will serve at Camp for the next seven weeks. Spring Crew is a step on our Leadership Pathway. We hire university and college-aged students to help get the property ready for campers. They go on to lead on our Program and Operations teams in the summer. …
The spring mission trip is a highlight of Camp Mini-Yo-We’s Internship program. Glendon McGowan, our Operations Assistant, joined the interns in Eastern Canada this month and reported back about the trip. Travelling far distances with a purpose often brings us outside our comfort zone. A few years ago, I went to a Bible school in Sweden and—6,000+ kilometers away—I stepped …
Camp Mini-Yo-We understands that summer camp is a big step for many families, especially when it’s a child’s first overnight experience away from home. Here’s what we’ve heard from some parents of our first-time campers! Steph G.: As someone who never went to camp myself, I was initially hesitant about sending my 5- and 7-year-old children, Evelyn and Luke, away …
Camp Mini-Yo-We alumni Bryanna “Haka” Elliott is a former camper and much-loved summer staff member. We’re thankful for her current contributions as an adult volunteer, whether that’s serving on our Medical team or supporting our out-tripping programs. Most recently, she’s led our 10-day Northwoods canoe trips for 14- to 15-year-old campers. We invited Bryanna to share about her tripping experiences on …
At Camp Mini-Yo-We, we’re all about creating memorable experiences and opportunities for personal growth. As parents think ahead to Summer 2025, we want you to understand the different ways you can customize your camper’s experience. Let’s break it down! Activities: Essential Adventures Central to every camper’s experience is our Core 10 activities. These are essential adventures that every camper enjoys …
