Cooking with Moose: Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares. Too bad we can’t serve these at Widji.  Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup peanut butter 1 (300 g) bag butterscotch chips 1 (200 g) bag mini coloured marshmallows DirectionsContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares”

Reflections on Widji Summer 2018

Here are some of the great things to celebrate as we have been blessed at Widji this past summer. 42 decisions for Christ 84 Bibles given out Full leadership team with age & maturity (8+ staff over 20) During Royal City’s week alone, 27 bibles were given out This summer we had 328 campers plus 26Continue reading “Reflections on Widji Summer 2018”

All’s Well That Ends… Well

Guest ReBlog by Dan Bolin, International Director – CCI Worldwide A SLICE OF FRESH BREAD This is the next to last Fresh Bread, so reflect with me on ending well.  Beginning well is a momentary thing; finishing well is a lifelong thing. Ravi Zacharias Peter gives us excellent advice when it comes to finishing strong. HeContinue reading “All’s Well That Ends… Well”

Why Widjiitiwin?

Why Widji is a great question. Why not? Or why not another place or job? I’ve always said whatever job I had needed to have a greater purpose. Maybe you’re like that too. Widji does!!  In some ways we all have our own reason for coming to camp. Some grew up here a week atContinue reading “Why Widjiitiwin?”

Fingerprints On My Life

I find myself wondering a lot about the people who have helped form me into the person I am now. The people whose fingerprints are all over my life. The people who shaped, molded, guided and corrected me. Thanks to dad and mom, my Grandpas Greenfield & Copeland, Jack, Mr. Enns, Uncle Keith, Adolf, John, Tim,Continue reading “Fingerprints On My Life”

Questions to Ask Your Child on the Way Home from Widji

After an amazing week at Widjiitiwin, it’s likely that your camper will be bursting to the seams with fun stories, great songs, and wishes to return to camp ASAP.  The drive home from camp can be a perfect time to reconnect with your child after a week apart. If your child isn’t sleeping on the wayContinue reading “Questions to Ask Your Child on the Way Home from Widji”

Cooking With Moose: Taco Salad

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Taco Salad, this one tastes like summer! Thanks to Melissa for this one. Ingredients 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped 2 bunches green onions, chopped 1 bag Nacho or Zesty Cheese Doritos, crushed 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cupContinue reading “Cooking With Moose: Taco Salad”

What Would You Say to Your Grade 9 Self?

Now that my high school, Lester B. Pearson in Burlington, has closed, I’ve been wondering what I would tell myself going into grade 9. Here is the list I came up with.  Don’t compare yourself to others. Remember that weight is just a number on a scale and it in no way defines you. PlusContinue reading “What Would You Say to Your Grade 9 Self?”

10 Things To Do When Your Child Is At Widji

So you’re arrived home after the drive home from Camp Widjiitiwin. You left your son or daughter with us for the week. By now they have done their swim test, met their cabin leaders and all the other campers in their cabin, had dinner (Sub Sunday) and are out on the field for our openingContinue reading “10 Things To Do When Your Child Is At Widji”

Cooking with Moose: Broccoli Salad

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home“. Today’s recipe: Broccoli Salad, originally from our friend Annie. Ingredients 2 heads broccoli, raw, cut up small 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 small red onion, chopped 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raisins 6 slices of bacon Directions Mix,Continue reading “Cooking with Moose: Broccoli Salad”