Merrowvista
August 18, 2023
Working at Summer Camp: More than Just a Job
At first glance, it may not be obvious how coordinating a high-energy skit or Night’s Doings correlates to an office environment. However, plenty of former …
August 18, 2023
Merrowvista wraps up summer 2023
Summer 2023 was filled with cannonballs into Dan Hole Pond, songs sung at the top of campers’ little lungs, and bowls of chicken tenders. For …
August 18, 2023
Merrowvista Odyssey campers return triumphant
With arms linked and faces caked with dirt, 10 Merrowvista Odyssey campers and their two leaders finished the final stretch of their 16-day trip: the …
August 10, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Advancement’s Kris Light
Kris Light has a 20-year history with the American Youth Foundation. His foundation with the AYF began as a seasonal Four Trails leader, camp coordinator, …
August 10, 2023
Wayfinders help Merrowvista grow
When people think of summer camps, they don’t normally think of hard hats and power tools. However, the Wayfinder program at Merrowvista provides campers with …
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 …
August 10, 2023
Staff Spotlight: AYF’s Romauld Dugue
Information Technology Manager Romauld Dugue works behind the scenes at the American Youth Foundation, ensuring the three sites stay connected to deliver quality youth programming …
August 3, 2023
Four Fold Tournament Kickoff at Merrowvista
Every summer, campers eagerly await one of Merrowvista’s most beloved traditions: the Four Fold Tournament. This tournament takes place during the last week of the …
August 3, 2023
The One-Week Merrowvista Experience
A week at Merrowvista provides an opportunity for young people to embark on a summer of adventures and memory-making. Along with this excitement, campers also …
August 1, 2023
Session B 2023 kicks off at Merrowvista
After a fun-filled session A at Merrowvista, the staff took a brief intersession and geared up for session B, and on Sunday, July 23, the …
July 27, 2023
Sailing through the generations at Merrowvista
{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
Candlelight Sing at Camp Merrowvista
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 …