Countdown to Camp for Summer 2024 is in full swing! We created this video series to help kids have the best possible experience at Mini-Yo-We. Registered families receive an email with a new video every Sunday at 2 PM. Our team has gathered information that’s useful for first-time and returning campers, including FAQs, camp tours, summer directors introductions, a packing tutorial and so much more!
Best Summer Ever!
Eryn “Siri” Marchinetz hosted this week’s video and announced what’s new at Mini-Yo-We for 2024. As our Summer Program Development Coordinator, Eryn is planning plenty of fantastic experiences for campers. From try-it-all Core 10 activities to Afternoon Choice Activities and exclusive Instructions, we’re offering exciting new options alongside can’t-miss Camp classics. For example, we’re installing a disc golf course and setting up a pickleball court at Mini-Yo-We this spring. Keep reading to find out what else in store!
We Love Core 10 Activities
The Core 10 for each program are activities we think every camper will want to try. They’re selected with each age group’s skills and interests in mind. At Boys Camp and Girls Camp, kids can challenge themselves on 2 new high-ropes elements this summer: Log Driver’s Waltz and Spinderella. Plus, we added our popular water zipline to the 2024 line-up! Campers rotate through the following Core 10 activities with their cabin mates in the mornings:
- Archery
- Biking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Log Driver’s Waltz (High Ropes) – NEW to Core 10
- Skyline (Land Triple Zipline)
- Spinderella (High Ropes) – NEW to Core 10
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- Tubing
- Water Zipline – NEW to Core 10
At Junior Camp, the Core 10 are geared towards 5- to 9-year-olds and run throughout the day. The new inflatable obstacle course is sure to be an instant favourite! And kids are going to love paddling together in our new 29-foot Voyageur canoe on Mary Lake. The full list of Junior Camp’s Core 10 activities for this summer are:
- Archery
- Canoeing (Voyageur Canoe) – NEW to Core 10
- Crafts
- Water Sports
- Gaga Ball and Tetherball
- Indoor Rock Climbing
- Inflatable Obstacle Course – NEW to Core 10
- Parachute Games
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- Wilderness Hiking
Afternoons Are For Adventure
After lunch, 10- to 15-year-old campers pick their own Afternoon Choice Activities, which could be trying something new like pickleball or returning to a Core 10 option they really enjoy. They can also sign up in advance for our new Instructions:
Disc Golf:
- Enjoy 3 afternoons of disc golf instruction on Mini-Yo-We’s newly built course, plus a special trip to Dads of Muskoka Disc Golf Course in Bracebridge
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Take home a customized disc
Model Rocketry:
- Learn to build water, air and fuel-cell rockets, then compete to see who can launch the farthest
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Take home the rockets and a customized cap
Sailing:
- Sail on Mary Lake every afternoon and gain confidence on the water
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Take home a customized cap
Theatre Arts:
- In partnership with The S.P.A.C.E., develop performance skills and create the backdrops and props for a show
- Only 12 spots available each week to ensure maximum time on stage
- Take home a souvenir t-shirt
Voyageur Canoe Trip:
- An introductory 3-day trip for campers ages 11 to 12 — no experience required
- Out-tripping leaders teach skills such as canoeing, packing, etc.
- Campers integrate into Boys Camp or Girls Camp programs before and after trips
- Boys trips: Week 1 (July 7-13); Week 5 (August 4-10)
- Girls trips: Week 3 (July 21-27); Week 7 (August 18-24)
Wakeboarding:
- Spend 2 hours every afternoon wakeboarding on Mary Lake
- Only 6 spots available each week to ensure maximum time on the water
- Suitable for all skill levels
- Take home a customized hoodie
Sign up today to make sure your camper gets a spot in their preferred Instruction!
Coming Soon on the Countdown…
To find out more about Camp activities, be sure to watch the Countdown to Camp video coming out on June 23. It will take campers through their daily schedules. For more Mini-Yo-We fun, stay tuned for next week’s video, which highlights the Summer 2024 program themes. In the meantime, contact us with any questions at 705-385-2629 or info@miniyowe.com.
See You Soon!
We can’t wait for your family to try everything that’s new at Camp this summer! Not registered yet? It’s not too late — sign up online today with a $1 deposit!