If you’ve ever wondered why so many young people spend their summer serving at Camp Mini-Yo-We instead of working other jobs for more money and time off, you are not alone. After years of attending and working at camps and learning about the experiences of others, I’ve found the secret lies in the development and intersection of three things: community, …
Being an Activity Leader at Mini-Yo-We Is the Perfect Summer Job for You!
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 …
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 …
Parents: Don’t Let Your Young Leaders Make This Mistake in Summer 2022
Are you the parent of a teenage or young adult leader? Do you wonder how you can help them develop skills that will aid them in the future? What activities are you encouraging the young leaders in your life to engage in to help them grow in their character and faith? Are you looking to give your teenagers a head …