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Merrowvista
August 26, 2021
Staff Spotlight: Patrick O’Hagin
Patrick O’Hagin is a beloved, mustachioed presence at Merrowvista – and a man of many talents. As Facilities Manager, he makes sure the buildings, grounds, and vehicles are safe and...
Merrowvista
July 28, 2021
Camp Conquest – July 28, 2021
Morning Wayfinder C led Flag Raise on this golden day. They shared how they’ve grown in the past year and then swiftly headed to Out Camping Equipment to prepare for...
Merrowvista
July 24, 2021
County Fair – July 24, 2021
Morning Breakfast this morning was happily interrupted by a Wayfinder D/E flash mob! Little Bigelow prepared for their hiking trip with a fire starting demo. After returning from their...
Merrowvista
July 20, 2021
Day 10 – July 20, 2021
Morning This joyful morning, our Go Getters were out in full force. Moosilaukee, Chocorua, Little Bigelow, and Tri-Pyramid met on the basketball court shooting hoops and bonding. Meanwhile, Wayfinder...
Merrowvista
July 17, 2021
Day 7 – July 17, 2021
Morning Tri-Pyramid led this morning’s flag raise. They shared a heartfelt list of all they’re truly grateful for this summer. Chocorua’s creativity was on full display in the New...
Merrowvista
July 14, 2021
Day 4 – July 14, 2021
This happy silver day started with Wayfinder A in the Gazillion for some Arts & Crafts. They made handcrafted envelopes for some very special letters, Christmas cards with a summer...
Merrowvista
July 13, 2021
Howdy, Campers! The First 3 Days of Summer 2021
Summer 2021 has officially begun at Merrowvista! The Media Specialist will share periodic dispatches from camp here on the blog. Check back as we share more stories from Canaan Valley! ...
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
February 25, 2021
Now Hiring 2021 Summer Staff
As the American Youth Foundation prepares for summer 2021, the program and operations teams are eager to fill 200 seasonal staff jobs at Merrowvista and Miniwanca. AYF Senior Program Director...
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
January 20, 2021
Help us create Wayfinder 2021
In January, we announced dates and changes to our summer 2021 program offerings. Unfortunately, guidance regarding COVID-19 means we cannot offer our off-site Four Trails programs this year, since campers cannot...
General Updates
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
December 15, 2020
2020 is a year of renovation at Miniwanca, Merrowvista
Though the AYF wasn’t able to welcome campers this summer, Miniwanca and Merrowvista were still abuzz this year with the whirring of power tools and landscaping equipment. The facilities teams...
General Updates
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
December 14, 2020
Learn more about summer 2021 at Miniwanca and Merrowvista
After careful assessment, the American Youth Foundation Board and staff feel we can offer safe, mission-supporting programs at Miniwanca and Merrowvista in summer 2021. It is clear that COVID-19 is...
Founder Fire
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
December 4, 2020
Connecting across the miles, across the generations
by Liz Marshall As the pandemic rocked the country in spring 2020, American Youth Foundation alumni sought connection and community with their Founder Family despite the physical distance. They asked...
General Updates
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
August 5, 2020
Wow. Thanks. Help. An important COVID-19 update from the AYF
Dear AYF Community, Author Anne Lamott says there are essentially three prayers that get us through tough times: Help, Thanks, and Wow. This summer has been full of such moments...
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
July 21, 2020
Merrowvista, Miniwanca campers flock to Invincible Summer
AYF campers across the country have spent the last two weeks building forts, logging miles on their virtual Four Trails treks, and teaching their families the sudsy fun of Arlos and Dishland. Invincible Summer, the AYF’s free online summer programming, has united the Merrowvista and Miniwanca campers under one...
Merrowvista
July 16, 2020
Zebra Crossings, AYF offer camp experiences for children with chronic health issues
For almost 100 years, the American Youth Foundation has built and relied upon a community of life-giving partners to ensure the growth and success of our year-round programs at both...
General Updates
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
National Leadership Conference
July 8, 2020
Learn to be an active anti-racist ally with Kids4Peace Boston
The American Youth Foundation’s longstanding partner, Kids4Peace Boston, is offering a free online training for preteens and teenagers who want to learn more about anti-racism work and how they can enact these practices in their lives. This...
Merrowvista
June 22, 2020
Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters: Chapter 4
Coordinator Kal Bowers is back with another chapter of their of their original story, Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters. This week, he checks in with the Beavers and Porcupines...
Merrowvista
June 15, 2020
Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters: Chapter 3
Coordinators Kal Bowers and Caroline Zerilli are back with another chapter of their original story, Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters. This week, Kal checks in on the Rock Trolls...