Today is boxing day. Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries since 1871 under Queen Victoria. Some suggest it’s a day to box up old toys or clothes. There isn’t actually a boxing match, but it gives us the chance to take part in the post-Christmas sales andContinue reading “Boxing Day What?”
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What Do You Want For Christmas?
by Julie Leis For Noah, Caitlin and Gabriel My children ask each year the same question. After thinking about it, I decided I’d give them my real answer: What do I want for Christmas? I want you. I want you to keep coming around, I want you to bring your kids around (when you areContinue reading “What Do You Want For Christmas?”
A Christmas Confession
I have a “Christmas confession“. This will be hard for some of you to hear and many people won’t understand, but that’s okay. This has been a problem for some years now, at least back to my teens. I need to get this off my chest; so here goes… I really like fruit cake!! IContinue reading “A Christmas Confession”
HOW did I get HERE?
Hello! I’m Maddy, but at camp I’m known as GiggZ. I got my name because I was and maybe still am known for my excessive amounts of laughter. This year I am the Program Director and that’s amazing but super strange. As I kid I was a camper at Widjiitiwin and looked up to staffContinue reading “HOW did I get HERE?”
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”
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”
Everyone Needs a Treasure Chest!
Treasure chest aren’t just for pirates! We all need one!! On my 50th birthday (2013) I received a treasure chest of cherished memories (pictured right, organized by Carolyn). It is filled with letters and notes from family, friends (newer and older), camp staff and colleagues. Everyone reminded me of the best version of myself, ofContinue reading “Everyone Needs a Treasure Chest!”
A Day in the Life of a Widji Camper
Ever wondered what it’s like to be at Widji for a day? Here’s our daily schedule. 7:00 – Staff prayer 7:30 – Wake up and get ready for the day 8:00 – Morning Monkeys & A Wise Person Once Said 8:15 – Breakfast (includes daily devo by our camp pastor) 8:45 – Cabin Clean-up 9:00 –Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Widji Camper”
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”
Scripture Cake
I recently inherited my grandmother’s recipe box. It includes 100’s of recipes, some from people I remember hearing about in my childhood. I went through it eagerly to discover something new. I pulled out 33 to try and passed on the box to my daughter Nicole, who is thrilled to treasure them too. One recipe stoodContinue reading “Scripture Cake”
Meandering Moose 