Camp themes add to the magic of the camp experience! Themes make Camp Widjiitiwin special – themes encourage camp spirit, generate excitement, themes are engaging and entertaining, and offer campers something to look forward to. Camp themes should create an ambiance and a visual presence. Campers will often choose their week at Widji based on our themes. Continue reading “Why we do themes at Widji!”
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Relationships Take Work
It’s all about relationships and they take hard work, sometimes a lot of it. And persistence and character and love and grace and mercy! 1. Elaine and I set aside Tuesday’s all summer as our joint day off. We try to get a way from camp, although my cell phone does go with me. WeContinue reading “Relationships Take Work”
Red Marbles
Three Red Marbles By W. E. Petersen One day Mr. Miller was bagging some early potatoes for me. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh greenContinue reading “Red Marbles”
Camp Pastors 2016
Every summer at Widjiitiwin we have an excellent group of summer camp pastors who each give a week of their time to be at camp to teach the Bible to campers and staff. We highly value the time these men invest into teaching God’s Word, the staff and campers. Our camp pastors for #Widji16 are:Continue reading “Camp Pastors 2016”
Seasons of Doubt
Guest Blog by Shane (Spokes) Pickel This is for anyone and everyone and me who have moments or seasons of doubt. We often see doubt as failure so we try earnestly to avoid it. Failing to know what doubt is what really needs to be avoided. Below is an excerpt from a talk from PaulContinue reading “Seasons of Doubt”
Angry Letters
You know when someone does something that really bugs you? And you decide to send them an angry letter or email or text? There may be a momentary rush of excitement or satisfaction where you have stuck it to the other person, but that feeling will fade quickly and leave you with just the hurtContinue reading “Angry Letters”
Aging Advantages and Pitfalls
I’m sitting in my favourite chair at home, being generally good about not moving too far or too fast. A week ago Sunday I did something to my knee that caused me significant pain. Turns out I probably wrecked the meniscus or a ligament on the inside of my left knee. I tore the cartilage onContinue reading “Aging Advantages and Pitfalls”
Mint Jar
Ever since I can remember, my dad had a jar of scotch mints or jelly beans in his office. When I got a desk and my own office I started a similar tradition. I started with rockets candy and discovered they were too addicting. Then I tried M & M Peanuts, but discovered they got eatenContinue reading “Mint Jar”
2016 Widji Themes
Our 2016 themes are Disney: Frozen to Neverland, Atlantis and Olympics! Disney: Frozen to Neverland Join Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and Wendy as you fly past the second star to the right and straight on til you see Avondale and the princesses Aunna & Elsa! Join the girls for a Princess Tea Party or the boysContinue reading “2016 Widji Themes”
We are the Reason for the Season
Jesus was born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago, a fact that Christians celebrate at Christmas time. No doubt most of us are already preparing for family, friends and other guests to arrive in a week or so. However, Jesus came to earth for more than Christmas, for more than gifts and generosity, for more than bigContinue reading “We are the Reason for the Season”
Meandering Moose 