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!”
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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”
Jesus had a “porch”
By Dr. Taylor Williams My front porch. It’s nothing particularly special. It will never win any decor awards. If truth be told it has enough foundational cracks that I am sure we will have to replace it if we ever move. You might look at it and see an old porch full of problems butContinue reading “Jesus had a “porch””
Seven Grandfathers’ Teachings
I’ve been looking for a new and creative way to convey to the campers how to get along well at camp. Then I discovered this native story about seven grandfathers who teach a great lesson. Here it is: The Ojibway story of the seven grandfathers’ teachings was passed down from parent to child for manyContinue reading “Seven Grandfathers’ Teachings”
Widji Traditions/Culture #4
Theme/Fun Meals One utensil – using any old kitchen cooking utensil available. Campers draw out of a bus bin as they enter the Longhouse. You could end up with a spatula, beater, tongs or something stranger. A pasta meal is one of the funniest to watch for this one. Twins – campers and staff tryContinue reading “Widji Traditions/Culture #4”
Battle Of The Ends!
Imagine your heart is pounding, palms are sweating, you’re cheering so loud it hurts, you’re staring down your competition and the sound of fierce excitement stings your ears. You can’t sit still, you’re anxious to win, you fight to win, you must win. THIS, is the Battle of the Ends. Here at Camp Widjiitiwin weContinue reading “Battle Of The Ends!”
Widji Traditions/Culture # 2
Fruit Social – Each week we have Blast or Sizzle camps we have a Fruit Social. After chapel the kitchen staff lays out large trays of fruit for Sunday night snack. While that happens the campers and staff go down to their cabins to get “ready”. The sound guys and program staff set up theContinue reading “Widji Traditions/Culture # 2”
Widji Traditions/Culture # 1
Named Meals – Sub Sunday, Taco Tuesday, Waffle Wednesday and French Toast Fridays, I tried to change some of these my first summer to great resistance. I did manage to add diced chicken to the Taco Tuesday meal, but the rest are well intact. Morning Monkeys – each morning before breakfast 1 boy’s cabin andContinue reading “Widji Traditions/Culture # 1”
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”
Meandering Moose 