Despite troubling events at the start of the summer, 2017 was simply epic. Our Camp Director, Moose, went on an unplanned sick-leave, and it takes a toll on staff to not only recover from losing the direct input of such a significant leader but also to launch a summer program with many moving parts. God isContinue reading “Cool Facts about #Widji17”
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Good-bye, July
Guest Blog by Colgate By the time I came to the realization that camp had started, it was already half over. Four weeks of kids have come and gone, the fifth week in full swing. As I sit in my office and write this, I am beginning to understand that the cliche “time flies” holdsContinue reading “Good-bye, July”
Where I Belong
Guest Blog by Courtleigh Reimer, SALT Director 2017 Who has a degree in Bio-Resource Management, a year of administrative experience, student loan and car payments to make, and still chooses to work at camp? This girl. camp was that place your parents shipped you off to when you were younger so they got a break.Continue reading “Where I Belong”
When I Predicted the Future
Every summer for over 35 years I have been privileged to work with teens and young adults. In fact, it is my life’s mission. I get to see SALTers and staff when they are young and help lead them to be the next generation of Christian leaders. Very often I see great potential in them.Continue reading “When I Predicted the Future”
Is This is the Moment?
“Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created…” Esther 4:14 Aloha! My name is Kyra, and I am excited to begin my first season at Camp Widjiitiwin as the Camp Admin for the summer and “intern” for the following eight months, whatever that means to Moose! I, like many other people, haveContinue reading “Is This is the Moment?”
Tips for Preparing for Camp
It is important to prepare your child for their camp experience. What should you do/know before coming to camp? In the month or so leading up to your child’s time at Widjiitiwin. Offer reassurance, upbeat words of encouragement. Never discuss how much your child will be missed back home. Instead, keep the focus on them and theContinue reading “Tips for Preparing for Camp”
MBC Compass Spring 2017: Widji News
Transformed youth! This is the desired result of our mission to be ambassadors for Christ to children and youth. What does that look like? Christian youth (summer staff, campers & SALTers) who have their own faith, godly character, actively participating in these disciplines: reading God’s Word, worshiping, prayer, a small group study and discussion, servingContinue reading “MBC Compass Spring 2017: Widji News”
Shag came to pray for Widji
Sometimes you learn things that are very cool. I always like it when someone comes up and says they have been praying for me. This story is like that. Shag (his camp name) has come every spring since he worked at Widji to pray for Camp Widjiitiwin. Usually he sneaks into camp and goes up toContinue reading “Shag came to pray for Widji”
Widji News in the MBC Compass Spring 2016
Camp Widjiitiwin is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Ephraim’s Place Community Centre in the Jane/Sheppard neighbourhood of Toronto. We’ll be working closely with Kevin and Bill to bring 30 campers plus volunteers to Widjiitiwin the last week of the summer (August 28th to September 3rd). Like our other partners, Ephraim’s Place has aContinue reading “Widji News in the MBC Compass Spring 2016”
2016 Run of Exploding Colour!
Muskoka Bible Foundation presents… The “Run of Exploding Colour“, a ridiculously fun 5k in Muskoka! Join the MBC and Camp Widjiitiwin communities for an afternoon of fun and camaraderie. We are launching our first ever ‘Run of Exploding Colour!’ This event consists of a 5 km ‘fun run’ (some people like to walk too) throughContinue reading “2016 Run of Exploding Colour!”
Meandering Moose 