Miniwanca
September 27, 2024
Spark 2024 enkindles joy at Miniwanca
More than 60 people descended on Miniwanca for four days in September to pursue their personal bests during Spark, the American Youth Foundation’s retreat for …
September 26, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Sydney Freeman
Sydney Freeman is often the first person people meet when they arrive at Miniwanca and the first voice they hear on the phone. As Office …
August 29, 2024
Dare to Adventure brings new faces to Miniwanca
Chicago-area youth got a chance to experience summer camp for the first time this month at Dare to Adventure, a four-day outdoor educational experience at …
August 6, 2024
Bringing Miniwanca magic to the ‘real world’
Girls Camp Director Bethany Wise is back with another dispatch from Miniwanca! If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone refer to …
July 19, 2024
Session A wraps up at Miniwanca
Assistant Camp Director Brianna Moynihan recaps the last week of interest groups during Session A. I cannot believe it’s last week of Session A for …
July 5, 2024
Girls Camp celebrates Miniwanca Magic
Girls Camp Director Bethany Wise recaps the Fourth of July festivities this year. Camp Miniwanca 2024 is off to a flying start! We welcomed over …
July 5, 2024
Summer Camp 2024 arrives at Miniwanca
Four Trails Manager Regan Gibson Wiesler recaps the first week of summer 2024 at Miniwanca. The first week of camp has been an incredible journey …
May 30, 2024
United Way honors Oceana County Leadership Lab teens
Three cheers are in order for four Oceana County teens whose volunteer efforts were recently recognized by United Way of the Lakeshore in west Michigan. …
April 29, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Brianna Moynihan
Miniwanca Assistant Director of Camps Brianna Moynihan has attended summer camp for as long as she remembers: as a camper, then a counselor, and a …
March 28, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Tiwi Freeman
Tiwi Freeman can never stay away from the American Youth Foundation too long. He first connected with the AYF in 2010 through Merrowvista, where he …
March 1, 2024
Meet the Spark 2024 Coordinating Team
Spark, the American Youth Foundation’s retreat for adults, returns to Miniwanca for its third year from September 12 to 15. AYF Director of Adult Programs …
February 20, 2024
Register now 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 26 to 28 …