July 27, 2023

Michael Robinson first encountered the mission of the American Youth Foundation as a National Leadership Conference participant from 2008 to 2011. As a member of …

July 27, 2023

{From left, volunteer Waterfront Assistant Missy Foote and Sailing Specialist Sarah Collier at Merrowvista} Every summer, Merrowvista campers converge on Dan Hole Pond for favorite …

July 26, 2023

Campers and staff linked arms with their villages and departments and lined the road to the waterfront to conclude session A with the candlelight sing …

July 26, 2023

Towns across America flock to county fairs every summer ready for a day of face painting, sweet treats, and pockets full of paper tickets for …

July 19, 2023

Younger campers spend most of their time exploring Merrowvista’s vast acreage, enjoying Interest Groups like arts and crafts and the waterfront at Dan Hole Pond. …

July 18, 2023

Waking up in the mornings can be hard, especially after a full day of camp fun. Merrowvista has a unique way to get kids out …

July 10, 2023

One of the biggest parts of the Merrowvista experience is the opportunity to take part in hiking trips. Campers of all ages participate in a …

July 10, 2023

“I’m hungry – when’s lunch?” “Can I have a snack?” “What’s for dessert tonight?” Camp staff hear these questions constantly during a typical day. Mealtime …

July 10, 2023

This week, Director of Girls Camp Bethany Wise shares what our friends at West Camp have been up to! Session A of Miniwanca is already …

July 7, 2023

Director of Boys Camp Paul Kerchberger checks in this week with dispatches from Miniwanca Boys Camp. This week, Miniwanca welcomed 124 two-week Darers and Pioneers …

July 6, 2023

It was a Silver Opening Day as rain poured on cars driving up the huge hill leading to camp. Energetic staff and leaders waited to …

July 3, 2023

Last month, Merrowvista welcomed new and former staff from across the world to prepare for the arrival of this summer’s campers. The staff team spent …