Merrowvista Volunteer and Family Weekend
Merrowvista Volunteer and Family Weekend will take place May 13 to 15.
Director of Operations Amy Simmons is still in need tradespeople like carpenters to donate their time and skill. Email her for more information.
We meet at Merrowvista on Friday evening and share a meal while we connect with old friends and make new ones. Saturday will focus on service to the site. We will clean, rake, dig, paint, repair, and replace to help prepare this beautiful place for the hundreds of participants who will visit in 2022.
Our workday will conclude with a delicious meal and celebratory Community Fire. Sunday will offer time to reflect on the weekend and optional activities.
Volunteer Weekends are free to attend, and registration is required. We encourage you to make a donation to help us cover the costs of food and housing, which are included.
Can you donate your trade-specific skillset to the AYF?
Director of Operations Amy Simmons welcome highly skilled tradespeople like electricians and carpenters to help with construction and restoration projects. Contact her to share your expertise and availability!
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone! Former or current campers, staff, interns, or CSP participants as well as children 10 or older, parents, and friends are all welcome. If you want to help, we want you here! Attendees younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
You’ll be able to choose from among a variety of different volunteer jobs to sign up for. These might include restoring eroded portions of the trail to the ledge, raking leaves, gardening, painting signs and general repair work. We will also offer several kid-friendly activities.
We will work on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., take a break for lunch, and then finish up from 1 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon. The rest of the weekend will be filled with games, socializing, free time, Community Fire, and a reflection on service.
This weekend is free and includes housing and food for the weekend, including dinner on Friday evening, three meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. We ask that you consider making a donation to help cover the costs of this weekend.
Yes! This is a family-oriented weekend, and projects will be available for children 10 and older. We will provide childcare and activities for those 10 and younger.
The health and safety of our summer community is the American Youth Foundation’s top priority. In accordance with CDC and FDA recommendations, the AYF board of directors and leadership require all summer 2022 staff and participants eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated before their session starts. Proof of vaccination will be collected before arrival at camp.