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 …
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 …
Relay of Resilience: Brent Run 2024
Building on last year’s remarkable journey, Brent Run 2024 is doubling the distance in a 324-kilometer testament to endurance, teamwork and the spirit of giving. Two families, bound by their dedication to Camp Mini-Yo-We, are preparing to undertake a relay of resilience and hope. Last year, the Brent Run captured the hearts and imaginations of our Camp Mini-Yo-We community and …
Spring Crew Retrospective
Did you know that a small group of young leaders serves at Camp Mini-Yo-We every spring? For generations, they’ve shared a common goal: get the property ready for campers! With the latest team arriving onsite next week, we’re looking back at how Spring Crew has developed over the years. Firm Foundations Mini-Yo-We began taking shape on its current site in …
A Look Inside the Mini-Yo-We Internship
Risa van Lenthe has been a Mini-Yo-We camper, LIT and staff member—and she’s returning to Camp again this summer as our Rocks & Ropes Head! She also participated in the 2022-23 MYW Internship. We asked her to share her insider’s perspective on the program. What were some internship highlights? When I ponder the internship, I think about the relationships I …
Instructions: Unlock New Adventures at Mini-Yo-We This Summer!
Our Summer Program Development Coordinator, Eryn Marchinetz, is hard at work preparing for this upcoming camp season! We asked her to share about something exciting campers can look forward to in 2024. As I peer outside my window here in Muskoka, I once again see a blanket of snow covering my backyard. But, despite my chilly toes and runny nose, …
40 Day New Testament Reading Challenge: How to Conquer It!
Ben Ullman will be our Site Director of Program & Administration at Junior Camp this summer. He’s majoring in Psychology at Queen’s University and is known around Mini-Yo-We for having meaningful conversations with all of the staff and giving excellent book and podcast recommendations. He is also a great musician! We asked him to post about the 40-Day New Testament …
Top 5 Reasons To Join Mini-Yo-We’s Sunday Crew
We love our Sunday Crew! On opening days, these friends of Mini-Yo-We pitch in with the BBQ lunch and help our staff team welcome campers and their families. With the support of these adult volunteers, we provide a high-quality experience as we kick off each week of the summer. But what motivates them to serve at Camp in this …
Family Day from Our “Intern Family”
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 …