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To kick off our 2025 blog posts, we invited Lorne McGowan to share about his family’s experience at Camp Mini-Yo-We. Lorne is a dedicated volunteer head cook and also the father of Glendon and Hannah. They have served as summer staff members and volunteers—and now Glendon is on our year-round team! Summers That Will Last “What are you thinking of …
We have an ambitious goal for Giving Tuesday! We hope to raise enough funds to send 78 kids to Camp Mini-Yo-We next summer. Would you help by joining other members of our community and giving generously on December 3, 2024? Your Chance to Help Others “To say a simple thank you seems too small and insignificant to display my gratitude …
This past weekend, we had the joy of hosting our 2024 Leaders in Training (LIT) reunion at Camp Mini-Yo-We. The reunion serves as a milestone for these young leaders—a final gathering as campers before they step into the next phase of their journey as staff members. It’s also a time to reconnect with the friends and leaders who have been …
At Camp Mini-Yo-We, we talk a lot about our Leadership Pathway. Our mission is to develop tomorrow’s leaders, and we have designed a clear path to help them grow, experience new things, and gain opportunities they won’t find in many other places. I love our Leadership Pathway because young leaders can join anytime and still learn and grow so much—but …
Our 2024 Friends of Mini-Yo-We Fundraising Dinner wrapped up by bidding farewell to Rich Birch as our executive director. Steve Gibson, our board chair, was joined by his predecessor, Andy Montgomery, to thank Rich for his last eight years of service to Camp. Andy noted that although Rich had many incredible accomplishments, including numerous upgrades to our facilities as well …
Brent Run 2024 is a 16-minute adventure film that follows two families on a gruelling 162-kilometer journey through Algonquin Park. They pushed themselves to complete in under 48 hours what usually takes 8 to 10 days—all to raise over $125,000 to send kids to Camp Mini-Yo-We. The film captures the highs and lows of this epic challenge, from breathtaking scenery …
After a record-setting summer for volunteer numbers at Camp Mini-Yo-We, we are pleased to see another strong start this fall. Our Summer 2025 roster is 75% full—with over eight months to go before campers arrive. This tremendous support and enthusiasm for our ministry is so encouraging! “ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. Coming back with more new volunteer friends in 2025!” “A+ experience …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
