General Updates
April 24, 2023
NLC volunteer staff serve humbly
The National Leadership Conference roared back to life in summer 2022 after two years of virtual and abbreviated gatherings and brought with it a fresh …
April 24, 2023
Kris Light to return to the AYF as Director of Strategic Program Initiatives
The American Youth Foundation will welcome back esteemed former colleague and community member Kris Light this summer. Light will join the AYF Leadership Team as …
March 24, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Advancement’s Sandra George
Miniwanca was a transformative force in Sandra George’s life. She returned to camp summer after summer, first as a camper and National Leadership Conference participant, …
March 24, 2023
AYF Board welcomes two new members
The American Youth Foundation Board of Directors welcomed two new members to its ranks at its annual spring meeting in St. Louis earlier this month. …
March 23, 2023
Help campers Gear Up for summer 2023
American Youth Foundation summer programs kick off in less than 100 days, and participant families are already preparing for Opening Day. Amid the flurry of …
January 23, 2023
Registration is now open for Miniwanca, Merrowvista Volunteer Weekends
The entire family is invited to lend a hand this spring at Miniwanca and Merrowvista! This year, Volunteer Weekend takes place April 28 to 30 …
January 17, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Advancement’s Jessa Glick
Jessa Glick grew up wandering and wondering through the dunes and forests of Miniwanca each summer. Camp was a family affair. Her father, Jeff, was …
December 14, 2022
St. Louis AYF alumni reconnect at Founder Social Hour
Founder Friends reconnected over a pint at the first Founder Social Hour in St. Louis. About 30 American Youth Foundation alumni gathered at 4 Hands …
December 9, 2022
Calibrate your 2023 with YearCompass
The American Youth Foundation invites you to join us once again for a virtual experience that will bring intention to your new year, called the …
December 9, 2022
President Anna Kay Vorsteg looks back on 2022
For most of my adult life, I have kept a small paperweight on my desk that reads, “Every wall is a door.” We all need …
September 21, 2022
Inaugural Spark retreat ignites community
The American Youth Foundation launched a new adult program this month at Miniwanca. Spark, a retreat for adults, welcomed 33 attendees for four days of …
September 20, 2022
Ambrean Ford awarded national DEI honor
The American Youth Foundation congratulates and celebrates Ambrean Ford, Director of Community Life, Diversity, and Inclusion, who was recently recognized as national leader in creating …