American Youth Foundation

Events Calendar

Find out what's happening around the AYF.

YearCompass: Part 2

The American Youth Foundation invites you to join us once again for a virtual experience that will bring intention to...

Summer Camp Info Session: Evanston

The Miniwanca camp team is heading to the North Shore Camp Fair at Northwestern University to share exciting plans for summer...

Summer Camp Info Session: Chicago

The Miniwanca camp team is heading to Chicago to share exciting plans for summer camp 2026! This event takes place...

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Miniwanca Volunteer Weekend

You're invited to help get Miniwanca ready for the program season! We welcome current and former camp families, seasonal staff,...

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Merrowvista Volunteer Weekend

You're invited to help get Merrowvista ready for the program season! We welcome current and former camp families, seasonal staff,...

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Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

We are proud to continue to honor the legacy of Donald Danforth Jr. through the Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament.

National Leadership Conference

The National Leadership Conference creates confident leaders equipped to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world. This eight-day camp...

Miniwanca Summer Camp: Session A

Set on 360 wooded acres and a mile of private Lake Michigan shoreline, Miniwanca is a breathtaking and inspiring setting...

Merrowvista Summer Camp: Session A

Set on over 600 acres in the pristine Ossipee Mountains of New Hampshire, Merrowvista draws campers entering grades 3 to...

Miniwanca Summer Camp: Session B

Set on 360 wooded acres and a mile of private Lake Michigan shoreline, Miniwanca is a breathtaking and inspiring setting...

Merrowvista Summer Camp: Session B

Set on over 600 acres in the pristine Ossipee Mountains of New Hampshire, Merrowvista draws campers entering grades 3 to...

Summer Seminars for Women

Summer Seminars for Women is a five-day retreat offering a unique opportunity for women across multiple generations to come together...

Alumni and Family Camp

We will laugh, play and celebrate while experiencing the fun of Miniwanca with other members of the community. Program activities...

Miniwanca Spark

Spark is a four-day retreat designed to welcome all adults 21 and older. Previous experience with AYF programs is not...

Merrowvista Spark

Spark is a four-day retreat designed to welcome all adults 21 and older. Previous experience with AYF programs is not...