Boys Camp
January 11, 2024
Miniwanca, Merrowvista programs are fun with intention
On a clear summer evening, a group of Four Trails campers gather around a fire. They’ve just eaten a meal they prepared after a day …
March 21, 2023
First-year AYF campers take brave first steps toward independence
For almost 100 years, American Youth Foundation campers have embarked on journeys measured in miles, challenges, and personal growth. Like any journey, camp begins with …
October 24, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Paul Kerchberger
Paul Kerchberger joined the American Youth Foundation in 2021, but he’s no stranger to summer camp life. He spent his youth soaring among the trees …
July 28, 2022
Creating Joy Through Community
Each new day at Miniwanca comes with a new theme for the campers to reflect on during flag raising and Evening Reflection. Today’s theme was …
July 26, 2022
A Trip to the Well Site
Saturday began with Something Sacred, a reflective period that encourages campers to develop their spiritual fold, one of the four folds the American Youth Foundation …
July 26, 2022
Banding Together for A Day of Fun
After finishing out the second week of rotation of interest groups, it was time for a day of special programming at Miniwanca. On Wednesday, campers …
July 19, 2022
Brand New Faces, Brand New Places
At Miniwanca, there are many exciting changes taking place within the community at Boys Camp. It’s the start of Week 2, which means there are …
July 18, 2022
Making the Most of a Rainy Day
At Miniwanca, campers are encouraged to be their own self, at their very best, all the time, and this process begins with building community. Creating …
July 16, 2022
Getting into a Groove
Miniwanca Boys Camp is starting to find its groove for the session as each camper gets comfortable within their individual program. This morning, the Avail …
July 14, 2022
Let the Games Begin
After spending the first two days at camp learning how to have a fun, safe summer, it was time for the first typical day at …
July 12, 2022
Building the Foundation for a Fun, Safe Summer
The second session of camp is officially underway, and campers have been busy building the foundation for another fun, safe summer at Miniwanca. Staff were …
July 6, 2022
Celebrating Togetherness
Each night, the echo of fireworks from nearby Benona Township Park grew louder than the night before in anticipation of the Fourth of July. At …