Community and School Programs

August 10, 2023

Staff Spotlight: Merrowvista’s Dayna Vuksinick

Dayna Vuksinick never intended to work with kids as a career. In fact, the Utah native thought she’d use her outdoor education degree as a …

February 27, 2023

Purina Leadership Labs expand AYF reach across the country

The American Youth Foundation continues to connect with new communities across the country. Recently, nearly 50 teenagers in Iowa experienced a taste of the AYF’s …

January 17, 2023

Park School students experience the great outdoors at Merrowvista

The American Youth Foundation shares its mission and values with hundreds of young participants each year through its Community and School Programs. One partner, Park …

January 9, 2023

Powerful Community Partners at Heart

All youth deserve to experience the power of self-discovery and personal growth American Youth Foundation outdoor education programs provide. The strong relationships formed between the …

September 22, 2022

Community and School Programs return to Miniwanca, Merrowvista

The American Youth Foundation continues to carefully build back its programs to pre-pandemic levels, including our Community and School Programs at Miniwanca and Merrowvista. This …