National Leadership Conference

January 6, 2017
A New Year’s Resolution
As we ring in the new year, many people look for ways to answer some version of the question, ‘how can I be at my …

December 9, 2016
A World of Good
With the holiday season upon us, the AYF has so much gratitude for all of the ways in which the members of our community make …

November 22, 2016
The Light of the Fire
By Kris Light Every campfire has a purpose. It has been an essential part of our story as a species; a thing that once adopted …

October 7, 2016
Reasons Teens Should Go To Camp
By Will Shelton A few days ago, we stumbled across this article, and I was very eager to read it. We love to have teens …
June 28, 2016
You & Me
Written by Asher Abrahms You and Me is a tribute to the American Youth Foundation and its National Leadership Conference at Camp Miniwanca. I’m grateful …

June 22, 2016
Preparing the Child for the Path
By Anna Kay Vorsteg As we make ready for the program season ahead, it feels important to name a societal trend that is changing the …