People are concerned about Coronavirus, (COVID-19), and so are we. We take the safety and health of our campers and staff into account as we plan the summer season and beyond, knowing that campers are entrusted to us for a short time. By now you will be aware that the COVID-19 situation has been givenContinue reading “What are we doing about COVID-19?”
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You Are Here for a Purpose!
What on earth am I here for? Rick Warren inside the dust cover of The Purpose Driven Life says, “You are not an accident. Even before the universe was created , God had you in mind and he planned you for His purposes. These purposes will extend far beyond the few years you will spendContinue reading “You Are Here for a Purpose!”
Spiritual Fathers
If you grew up in a Christian family and your dad was a good spiritual father/mentor to you; please don’t take that for granted. Not all of us had that opportunity/privilege. Sometimes we have to reach, seek and find those men to be our spiritual fathers. Before I move on, please understand that my dadContinue reading “Spiritual Fathers”
The Fun Doesn’t Stop after 5:00 pm!
Of course, the fun doesn’t stop after 5:00 pm! Dinner is at 5:30 and it is often a themed meal like Twin Night, funny dress up, one utensil, and Friday is NOPA! Then we have chapel, Tuck Shop and evening programs. Let’s start with dinner. We are revamping the menu this year but past mealContinue reading “The Fun Doesn’t Stop after 5:00 pm!”
Everyday Heroes of Camp
We call them summer staff, but to our campers, they are the… Heroes of Camp!! The world needs more heroes and we’re busy assembling a team of everyday heroes who will serve as role models for the hundreds of campers coming to Camp Widjiitiwin this summer. By definition a hero is a person who displaysContinue reading “Everyday Heroes of Camp”
Camp Jobs: Better Than an Internship
There are 100’s of thousand of camp staff across Canada every summer. At Widjiitiwin we hire 50 summer staff and at MBC we hire 110 summer staff. Lots of college/university staff start in the spring. Now, you might think, “Why should I pursue a camp job over an internship?” Well, working at a camp givesContinue reading “Camp Jobs: Better Than an Internship”
What Do We Really Do All Year At Camp?
For camp directors, late June, July and August are hectic, exciting, fun-filled and challenging months. So what do we do the rest of the year? The question should be: What don’t we do? Camp directors work as hard in the “off-season” as they do during the actual camp sessions. Some of it is visible to campers, parentsContinue reading “What Do We Really Do All Year At Camp?”
When did Jesus know He was God?
When did Jesus know He was God? The short answer is we don’t know because the Bible doesn’t tell us. We are told in the Luke 2:39-52 that as a boy of 12 Jesus knew he was the son of God and must be “in his father’s house”. I imagine that Mary and Joseph wouldContinue reading “When did Jesus know He was God?”
Reset!
Reset! Definition: to set again or anew. New beginnings inspire us, motivate us, they increase our sense of optimism in our selves and others. Maybe that is why God has built into our lives many new starting points. Every 24 hours He gives us a new day. Every seven days He gives us a new week. EveryContinue reading “Reset!”
Starting a New Decade…
What does it all mean to start a new decade? A look forward and a look back. What are the things you most remember about 2019? The special days, special events and special people (kids, grand-kids, parents, friends, etc.). What are the things you most look forward to in 2020? Some goal setting? Make someContinue reading “Starting a New Decade…”
Meandering Moose 