This appeared in a recent blog article by the Association of Christian Schools International called, “13 Ways to Build Resilience In Your Children“. When you can’t write it better, use the experts.
Tag Archives: camp
Medication Procedure Change
New for summer 2016 we are updating our medication procedures to include camper meds in a blister packs. This summer this procedure will be strongly encouraged and by next summer we plan to have all camper medications packaged this way. This simplifies the process for our nurse/medic to dispense camper medications so that the right medsContinue reading “Medication Procedure Change”
Why we do themes at Widji!
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!”
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”
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”
Camp 4 Christmas!
Merry Christmas from Camp Widjiitiwin! Have you thought about giving the “Gift of Camp“ for Christmas? We can help you put something under the tree. Here is the Widji_Camp_4_Christmas_Certificate that you can print out and give to your child or grandchild at Christmas. After all, what better gift is there than the gift of camp? Nothing of course!Continue reading “Camp 4 Christmas!”
Freedom & Remembering
Our freedom is not free! Too many brave men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice with their lives to earn us our freedom. Remembrance Day marks the date and time when armies stopped fighting on November 11th at 11:00 am in 1918 (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month) marks the endContinue reading “Freedom & Remembering”
MBC Compass Fall 2015
There was an excited expectation around camp this summer to see what God would accomplish. We were waiting on Him in prayer, needing wisdom, leadership, discernment and love for working with our campers and each other. This was the basis for what became a great summer of ministry and a great group of staff. WeContinue reading “MBC Compass Fall 2015”
Thanksgiving
What are you thankful for? Here’s my list. God; for salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, for the Holy Spirit for daily guidance. God is good: it’s his character; that which disposes him to be kind, full of good will, benevolent, gracious, slow to anger, inclined to bestow blessings, the happiness of hisContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
Meandering Moose 