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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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Michigan Middle School Leadership Initiative students lead in their communities

Six months ago, young leaders hatched some wonderful plans while participating in Miniwanca’s Michigan Middle School Leadership Initiative (MMLI). These middle schoolers were concerned about their peers’ mental health, so they decided to give...

Inspired Impact: Poppy Potter

Poppy Potter’s life work is rooted in American Youth Foundation programs. She started as an AYF intern in St. Louis, eventually supporting the work of the International Leadership Conference. That early experience...

Answer the call: Volunteer for AYF in 2026

Volunteers are an invaluable part of our American Youth Foundation community, whether chaperoning campers on their way to Miniwanca or sweeping out the cabins at Merrowvista. Each year, there are many opportunities...