FAQs
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We know that parents have tons of questions when sending their kids away to Camp! We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions below to help you understand Camp a little better.
Registration
You will always be able to find out the most current registration information at www.campmyw.com/register!
Your deposit is safe with Camp Mini-Yo-We. We know that plans change. You can get a refund, no problem!
Your deposit is fully refundable up until June 1. For cancellations after June 1, there is a $300 cancellation fee.
Laundry Services are available for children registered for 2+ consecutive weeks. Clothes will be washed, dried, folded, and returned over the weekend by a local laundry company. Camp will lend the camper a bag to use for laundry service to be returned at the end of the weekend. Camp Mini-Yo-We is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. Special treatment is not available for delicate clothes. Pricing is available on our Dates and Rates page.
About Mini-Yo-We
We are a Christian organization which welcomes campers from all backgrounds and beliefs. Camp provides an inter-denominational Christian environment in which children learn who Jesus is, what the Bible teaches, and how we can have a relationship with Him. We encourage campers to consider issues about life and faith through Biblical teaching, music, skits, prayer, and evening devotions. You can find out more on our About Us webpage.
Camps’ original name in 1946 was The Fountain of Living Waters, based on the Bible verse John 4:14.
On January 28, 1947 the organization was incorporated and the name changed to Camp Mini-Yo-We meaning “spring” or “fountain of living water” in the Dakota Sioux language.
We acknowledge that Mini-Yo-We is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinabek. The treaty signed for this particular parcel of land is referred to as the Williams Treaty of 1923. We celebrate the enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples on the land.
Camp Mini-Yo-We is incorporated as an Ontario not-for-profit and is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as Registered Charity # 119041721. If you would like to make a gift to our ministry please check out our online giving webpage.
Financial Support
Camp Mini-Yo-We has a robust Kids In Need Fund that provides financial assistance to over 150 campers each year. You can find out more about the program and how to apply on our Financial Assistance Webpage.
Yes! All of our August sessions are discounted by $75
Yep! Families receives $200 OFF for their third children and an additional $300 OFF each child after that.
We have a number of early bird discounts for families! The best way to find out about these offers is to scroll to the bottom of this page and get on our Summer Camp Updates email list. We’ll make sure you know whenever a discount code becomes available.
Health & Safety
All medication is given to our team during check-in. Nurses administer perceptions at meal times and in the evening as necessary. Campers are not permitted to keep medication in cabins.
Early each week, our core programs perform a routine practice drill. This ensures everyone knows what the alarm sounds like and where to go in the event of a missing person or emergency situation.
You can read our current lice policy at the bottom of our Health & Safety webpage.
At Camp Mini-Yo-We we value providing a safe and healthy experience for all of our guests and staff. We have been closely tracking with the Ontario Ministry of Health as it relates to ticks & Lyme disease. According to Ontario Public Health, the risk of Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Muskoka is very low. We will continue to follow this situation as it develops. Please check out of Ticks & Lyme Disease Information Sheet for more information.
Food & Diet
We consider Camp a peanut-aware facility by take proactive steps to keep campers with peanut allergies safe. See our health and safety webpage for our full peanut policy.
Our team can handle a wide range of allergies including campers who are peanut free, citrus sensitive, and more. Campers prone to anaphylactic reactions are required to bring two epi-pens and carry them on their body at all times.
Our Staff
Camp would not operate without the 150+ operations volunteers who give their time each summer in various areas of Camp. These include camper parents, grandparents, friends of Camp, teenagers and everyone in-between. We need volunteers on our Food Service, Maintenance and Medical Teams. Find out more on our Adult Volunteer page.
Staying in Touch
You can leave mail with our staff during Check-In that will be delivered during the week. Please mark on the package the following pieces of information:
- Camper’s Full Camp
- The program they are attending (Girls Camp, Boys Camp, Discovery Camp, etc.)
- The date you want it delivered
Here are some pro tips….
- Camp is peanut aware. Do NOT put any peanut products in the mail.
- Write positive and encouraging letters! A pick-me-up from you will mean the world to your child while they’re away from home.
Absolutely! If the camper you are hoping to contact is only at Camp for one week we recommend leaving mail at our office during check-in. This will ensure it doesn’t get caught up in the mail and arrive after they leave. If the camper is here for multiple weeks feel free to address a package with the following information:
- Camper’s Full Camp
- The program they are attending (Girls Camp, Boys Camp, Discovery Camp, etc.)
Camp’s full mailing address is:
1878 Muskoka Road 10 West
Port Sydney, ON P0B 1L0
We have a camper message service where you can submit a message online and we’ll deliver it to the camper as quickly as possible.
Arrival & Departure
Overnight campers at Discovery Camp, Girls Camp & Boys Camp check-in between 2:00-3:00 PM on Sunday afternoons.
If you are a Day Camper or registered for a youth camp program, please find additional information on our Registered Families webpage.
Overnight campers at Discovery Camp, Girls Camp & Boys Camp get picked up at between 9:00-10:00 AM on Saturday morning.
If you are a Day Camper, Express Camper or registered for a youth camp program, please find additional information on our Registered Families webpage.
If you have purchased a bus ticket home for your child, please refer to your ticket information for the pick-up time at your bus stop.
If you believe you will be late (after 11:00 AM) please contact our office so they can inform our program staff.
Other Questions
Lost and Found requests are processed through our online lost and found form.
Submit a lost & found request now!
We hold on to lost items for one month after Camp ends (until the end of September) after which we donate them to families in need.
For everything you need to know as a family once registered check out our Registered Families webpage.
Here you can download the packing list specific to your child and the program they are registered for.
At Discovery Camp, each cabin has 10 beds for campers and 4 beds for staff.
At Boys Camp and Girls Camp our cabins have 6 beds for campers and 1 bed for staff. In some situations we will also use an additional cot for a camper or staff member.