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August 10, 2023
Wayfinders help Merrowvista grow
When people think of summer camps, they don’t normally think of hard hats and power tools. However, the Wayfinder program at Merrowvista provides campers with …
August 10, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Merrowvista’s Dayna Vuksinick
Dayna Vuksinick never intended to work with kids as a career. In fact, the Utah native thought she’d use her outdoor education degree as a …
August 10, 2023
Staff Spotlight: AYF’s Romauld Dugue
Information Technology Manager Romauld Dugue works behind the scenes at the American Youth Foundation, ensuring the three sites stay connected to deliver quality youth programming …
August 3, 2023
Four Fold Tournament Kickoff at Merrowvista
Every summer, campers eagerly await one of Merrowvista’s most beloved traditions: the Four Fold Tournament. This tournament takes place during the last week of the …
August 3, 2023
The One-Week Merrowvista Experience
A week at Merrowvista provides an opportunity for young people to embark on a summer of adventures and memory-making. Along with this excitement, campers also …
August 1, 2023
Session B 2023 kicks off at Merrowvista
After a fun-filled session A at Merrowvista, the staff took a brief intersession and geared up for session B, and on Sunday, July 23, the …
July 27, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Advancement’s Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson first encountered the mission of the American Youth Foundation as a National Leadership Conference participant from 2008 to 2011. As a member of …
July 27, 2023
Sailing through the generations at Merrowvista
{From left, volunteer Waterfront Assistant Missy Foote and Sailing Specialist Sarah Collier at Merrowvista} Every summer, Merrowvista campers converge on Dan Hole Pond for favorite …
July 26, 2023
Candlelight Sing at Camp Merrowvista
Campers and staff linked arms with their villages and departments and lined the road to the waterfront to conclude session A with the candlelight sing …
July 26, 2023
The County Fair comes to Merrowvista
Towns across America flock to county fairs every summer ready for a day of face painting, sweet treats, and pockets full of paper tickets for …
July 19, 2023
Merrowvista Explorer campers paddle to new experiences
Younger campers spend most of their time exploring Merrowvista’s vast acreage, enjoying Interest Groups like arts and crafts and the waterfront at Dan Hole Pond. …
July 18, 2023
Rise and shine with Go-Getters at Merrowvista
Waking up in the mornings can be hard, especially after a full day of camp fun. Merrowvista has a unique way to get kids out …