"People should support the AYF because there are very few places on Earth that provide an intentional community where the motto, My own self, at my very best, all the time, is truly lived out."

"Something I’ll always remember is one of our last nights on the trail. We were boiling water for dessert, waiting for it to boil while it was pouring rain. All of us were huddled under a rainfly, singing songs together. It was such a special moment for me, and I’ll never forget it."

"’ll always remember when me and all my cabinmates met this 63-year-old thru hiker on trail. He told us about his childhood and how he grew up in Italy. He went to the summer camp just like this. It was such an amazing memory. I cried. It was awesome."

"The things I will never forget about being at camp include the singing. The beautiful harmonizing that happens in these spaces is truly special. It's not just specific memories; it's more about the feeling I have when I'm here—walking through the woods, sand under my feet at the beach, and experiencing the love that people show each other in their interactions."

"I think the American Youth Foundation is helping to build a stronger country and a stronger world. If you want to come and feel loved and like you belong, come here."