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AYF Regional Action Networks gather Founder Friends across the U.S.
As the American Youth Foundation prepares for its centennial in 2025, President Liz Marshall and Vice ...
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Brianna Moynihan
Miniwanca Assistant Director of Camps Brianna Moynihan has attended summer camp for as long as she remembers: as a camper, then a counselor, and a …
NLC Class Challenge raises more than $15,000 for scholarships
The National Leadership Conference community once again proved that not only could they rise to the challenge, ... but they could also exceed it. In total, …
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Trailblazers take first steps into outdoor adventure programs
As Hannah Montana famously said, Trailblazers “get the best of both worlds.” Miniwanca’s Trailblazer program is an introduction to backcountry adventures. This three-week program introduces campers to backpacking, canoeing, and basic campcraft...
Supporting our Texas summer camp community
Our hearts are broken for the communities that suffered devastating losses during the Texas flash floods on July 4, especially Camp Mystic, Heart O’ the Hills, and other camps in the region....
Meet the Miniwanca Four Trails Team
Our Four Trails Program is led by experienced and passionate leaders committed to providing a safe, enriching, and unforgettable experience for our campers. Here’s a closer look at the Four Trails Team...
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Centennial

100 Stories Project

The American Youth Foundation has transformed countless young people and their families in the last 100 years, and everyone has a story. We hope you’ll share it with us as part of our 100 Stories project.

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This place feels like my second home. I feel so great here, like everyone who’s here truly belongs.
Cece MacGuidwin
Miniwanca camper, 2024
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I love the sense of community it brings. I think that's one of my favorite memories, is just how everybody can come together.
Cally Camara
Miniwanca staff, 2024
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What surprised me most about camp was just how welcoming everyone was. I mean, I’ve never been here before, and this is my first year working here. I’m going to keep talking to the people I met even after camp ends.
Caleb Hobson
Miniwanca staff, 2024
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We got to hike to the Wells Site with backpacks, set up campsites, and make s'mores and stuff. ... It helped me gain confidence for next year, because I'm thinking of doing Trailblazers, and now I have a better idea of what it might be like.
Audrey Allon
Miniwanca camper, 2022 - 2024
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If I could tell a future camper one thing about camp I would tell them that no matter who you are, they will be accepting of you. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Don't be afraid to be weird. Just be you and everything will be so much more.
Ashley Ehle
Miniwanca camper and staff, CSP facilitator
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