It has been quite a year. About this time last year I began to be more affected by the debilitating dizziness that would eventually send me off on sick leave from July to September last summer. It was the first summer since I was 13 that I had not been at camp. It was hardContinue reading “Moose Update February 2018”
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Changes Are Coming
It’s said that the only person who likes change is a baby. At Muskoka Bible Centre & Camp Widjiitiwin we believe that, as we set our sights on our 2020 vision, we needed update our organizational structure to be ready for more ministry opportunities. The new changes will be effective February 1, 2018. Moose will be onContinue reading “Changes Are Coming”
Moose Is Back!
After being off for the summer on sick leave, as of today, I am 73 days without dizziness. This hasn’t happened for over three years. I am VERY excited to announce that I came back to work on Monday, October 2nd. It was great and a little strange at the same time. And, I get toContinue reading “Moose Is Back!”
38 Days – A Moose Update
As most of you know, I (Moose) have been on sick leave this summer from camp as a result of health issues (dizziness that had become debilitating over the spring months). As of today, I am 38 days without dizziness. This hasn’t happened since in probably two years. However, my energy and stamina are still lower thanContinue reading “38 Days – A Moose Update”
Why We Do Camp Names @ Widji
Why do we have camp names at Widjiitiwin? Because they’re magical! It adds to the magic of camp and creates a space not only for the campers but also for the staff to have the opportunity to be the people they can’t be outside of camp. There’s nothing like hearing a camper yell “Moose!” whenContinue reading “Why We Do Camp Names @ Widji”
They Call Me Moose
I have been called Moose since I was 16 and was first on summer staff at Camp Ambassador, outside Owen Sound, now the site of Word of Life Camp. Many camps have a tradition of assigning staff camp names. That summer each new staff was named for an Archie comics character. Yes, I got theContinue reading “They Call Me Moose”
Behind the BIG Desk
Besides being the director of CampWidjiitiwin, I’m the dad of three girls, an old school cowboy like The Man From Snowy River. I like my coffee black in a big mug. My favourite colour is blue. My favourite cereal is Frosted Flakes. I do woodworking as a hobby and love to add new sections toContinue reading “Behind the BIG Desk”