December 2, 2019

As we enter the holiday season, we’re reminded of the power of our positive communities. This year, AYF is participating in the global day of …

August 4, 2019

The energy here in Canaan Valley was nothing short of contagious as we welcomed twenty campers ranging from five to eight for our Day Camp …

July 30, 2019

Greetings from the Canaan Valley, We kicked off the daily schedule today with an adorable Flag Raising from Whitecap village where they shared what they …

July 17, 2019

It is the third and final week of the session here at Merrowvista, which means that the Four Fold Tournament is in full swing. On …

July 11, 2019

07.10.19   Standing outside the Bahn before Merrowvista’s annual Talent Show, I asked Kat from Tri-py what she would be doing for her act. “You …

July 8, 2019

Greetings from the Canaan Valley! It’s Sunday, July 7th, and the kids are settling into life at camp with grace and many laughs. Something I …

July 3, 2019

It’s July 3rd, and the Canaan Valley is buzzing with the ALL of the energy that the start of camp brings! In true New England …

October 20, 2018

Marie Prange Oetting had a life-long involvement with the American Youth Foundation and embraced the timeless mission of balanced living and best self as an …

October 15, 2018

“Draw right! Forward! Left! Nice, we made it!” These calls emanated from our canoe as we navigated our way down one of a number of …

August 16, 2018

Perhaps when you think of the song of the summer, you think of The Beatles (“Get Back,” 1969), Whitney Houston (“I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” …

August 15, 2018

Tonight’s Nights Doings was MV Production! MV Production is the Merrowvista play that happens every session. This year, the play was written and co-directed by …

August 13, 2018

We’re coming to the final stretch! All of our in-camp programs have returned from their adventures outside of the Canaan Valley and are here to …