"We had Geoff lead us for the day and the kids thought he was cool. Cliff joined us at ropes and did an awesome job of teaching them how to participate and encourage. The enjoyed both leaders a lot. I really appreciated Cliff's debriefing with the kids after the minefield course. Mini-Yo-We is a great place and worked with me on providing a fun and affordable quality field trip for my students." JS – Muskoka
What to Bring
What do I need to bring?
It’s just like camp! Bring comfortable clothing suited for the weather.
- In winter it’s best to be able to layer clothing so you can regulate body temperature and peel off your sweatshirt if you get overheated
- Changes of socks is always a must and footwear that may get wet
- Sleeping bag or bedroll and pillow - but the winterized facilities are warm so you likely won’t need extra blankets
- Flashlight if you like, but we have indoor washrooms for all winterized facilites
- In late spring you might want mosquito repellent
- Evening snacks are provided on retreats – if your leader allows extra items they need to be stored in the main lodge – not your cabins
- Cell phones and electronic equipment are discouraged as we want everyone’s outdoor experience to be enjoyed without distractions
- This is a wonderful place where you can see deer, lots of bird species (including huge wild turkeys) and wonderful plant life so bring your expectation of learning and seeing fun things – and of course your sense of wonder!
- Check out the current weather forecast for the Mini-Yo-We Outdoor Centre
