The American Youth Foundation invites you to join us for a day of celebration in St. Louis on Saturday, Oct. 18. The AYF will cap its year of centennial festivities...

A Gathering Place Completed in 1926, The Assembly was the oldest original building at Miniwanca. J. R. Marcum, a friend of AYF founder Preston Orwig, funded the $4,000 facility. Nestled...

In 1925, the first Older Boys and Older Girls conference participants arrived at Miniwanca and Merrowvista. Some were excited for the adventure ahead; others were nervous to leave home for...

More than 100 Founder Friends gathered on Zoom Wednesday, April 16 to kick off our centennial festivities. We can’t wait for all the excitement and connection this year holds! As...

Save the date: The American Youth Foundation is kicking off its centennial festivities with a virtual gathering Wednesday, April 16! Join President and CEO Liz Marshall and other AYF leadership...

Save the date: The American Youth Foundation is kicking off its centennial festivities with a virtual gathering Wednesday, April 16! Join President and CEO Liz Marshall and other AYF leadership...

The American Youth Foundation kicked off its centennial year Tuesday, Jan. 28, when it opened registration for four celebratory events taking place at Miniwanca, Merrowvista, and in St. Louis. The...

Miniwanca and Merrowvista campers of the 1920s and 1930s would find some camp elements unrecognizable: cabins with screened windows, elaborate high ropes courses, a wild cardboard box race inspired by...

When we count down to the new year on Dec. 31, we aren’t just ringing in 2025. We are also kicking off a year of celebration as we welcome the...

As the American Youth Foundation prepares for its centennial in 2025, President Liz Marshall and Vice President of Advancement Sandra George have tapped eager alums across the country to rally...