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The Camp Widjiitiwin 2015 program themes are… Space Camp, Destination: Egypt, Cartoons & Comics and Pirates vs. Ninjas. Space Camp: Not too long from now, at a camp not so far, far away… you arrive at Widji Mission Control for a week of space training camp. Step out of the cold vacuum of space andContinue reading “2015 Widji Theme Descriptions”

Band of Brothers @ Camp Widjiitiwin                                                                                                       October 2nd to 5th The Band of Brothers Bootcamps are not an event about the seven things a man ought to do to be a nicer guy. It is aContinue reading “Band of Brothers”

It’s the end of another season of camp at Widjiitiwin. This past Saturday was the end of Sizzle and there were tears and hugs when the campers went home. The staff cleaned up and we did our banquet and staff awards. On Sunday we had chapel and shared what God has taught is this summer,Continue reading “The End of the Season”

It’s through sponsorship that so many children are able to attend camp when they wouldn’t otherwise be able to take part in such a life-changing experience. Camp Widjiitiwin is impacting the world by introducing campers to the gospel for perhaps the first time. The Malvern, Hamilton and Guelph communities will be changed this year asContinue reading “Changing the World; One Camper at a Time”

Spring Open House Come join us  at Camp Widjiitiwin on Saturday, June 7th from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. for our open house. Come for a tour of camp, to meet the director and some senior staff, refreshments including cinnamon buns and to get all your questions answered. RSVP to registrar@mycamp.ca so we can have enoughContinue reading “2014 Spring Open House”

Ignite is the new week at Camp Widjiitiwin for ages 11-13. We’re partnering with youth/Christian Ed pastors the week of July 29-August 2, 2014. Kids pay just $425 plus HST, a savings of $84! Youth Pastors or Christian Ed Directors are FREE with 4+ campers registered; BONUS: every 8th camper is FREE!! Camp Widjiitiwin willContinue reading “Ignite”

The Camp Widjiitiwin themes for 2014. Sizzle is Every Theme, having elements from each summer theme. The Hobbit Far over the Misty Mountains cold, To dungeons deep and caverns old, We must away, ere break of day, To seek our pale enchanted gold.   Around Widjiitiwin brave and bold, Under the Longhouse, damp and cold,Continue reading “2014 Theme Descriptions”

I walked down to Widji this morning. It was cold and the snow was deep, over my boots in many places. We’ve had over 30″ (75 cm) of snow in the last few days. Fortunately, I had a nice snowmobile trail most of the way. On my way in I saw a grey squirrel fallContinue reading “Camp is Snowed in!”

I’ve worn a burn rope bracelet for 10 years now. I got it burned on the last season I was the Outdoor Recreation Director at Muskoka Woods (in the fall of 2003). It has faded some and may be a little stiffer now than it was then. It signifies that I am (or was) anContinue reading “The Tool Shed”