November 9, 2017

By Scott Myers I was out for a walk with my dog and my daughter the other day when I saw a young boy, no …

November 6, 2017

This is the unabridged version of the article originally published in the 2017 Founder Fire, released in November. By Samme Orwig Whether you’ve attended camp …

October 30, 2017

2018 John Sterling McCarthy passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. Full Obituary 2017 Marlene Pierce Marlene Pierce, wife of “Daddy Don” Pierce, passed away …

October 26, 2017

“We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole …

August 17, 2017

I admit I am totally biased, but I believe AYF campers and staff are remarkable, and tonight we celebrated the remarkable group of campers who …

August 16, 2017

It is the last full day of camp. Our hearts are so full of joy, but they are also ready to burst with our impending …

August 16, 2017

As we begin looking toward the end of summer, we wanted to offer a final Four Trails update before the campers return and we all …

August 15, 2017

Though time (being the illusion it is, a common conversation among campers) is crawling towards the end of the summer here in the Canaan Valley, …

August 15, 2017

Yesterday marked a very important day of Session B – the kickoff of the Four Fold Tournament!!! To give you a taste of what the …

August 13, 2017

A busy two weeks had gone by, and to see the camp this morning, you would have thought we were over for the summer! Staff …

August 12, 2017

All of our Four Trails villages are out of camp and on their final adventures! It’s an exciting time for us as we see the …

August 11, 2017

The first time I visited Merrowvista was during one of the cold, dark New Hampshire winters. Summer camp wasn’t in session and I was visiting …