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August 24, 2020
Summer Seminars for Women finds community, renewal online
The American Youth Foundation continues to adapt its programs to online platforms. After the success of Invincible Summer, the Summer Seminars for Women community also …
August 19, 2020
Enkindled Spirits: Lexie Hill
Lexie has grown up at Miniwanca Girls Camp and the National Leadership Conference, returning each summer and completing the Odyssey cycling trip from Michigan to …
August 5, 2020
Wow. Thanks. Help. An important COVID-19 update from the AYF
Dear AYF Community, Author Anne Lamott says there are essentially three prayers that get us through tough times: Help, Thanks, and Wow. This summer has …
July 21, 2020
Merrowvista, Miniwanca campers flock to Invincible Summer
AYF campers across the country have spent the last two weeks building forts, logging miles on their virtual Four Trails treks, and teaching their families the sudsy fun of Arlos and Dishland. Invincible Summer, the …
July 16, 2020
NLC-Z 2020: Final Presentations
In mid-June, participants from NLC convened online for this year’s National Leadership Conference on Zoom. They engaged in programming that connected them with their community, …
July 16, 2020
Zebra Crossings, AYF offer camp experiences for children with chronic health issues
For almost 100 years, the American Youth Foundation has built and relied upon a community of life-giving partners to ensure the growth and success of …
July 8, 2020
Learn to be an active anti-racist ally with Kids4Peace Boston
The American Youth Foundation’s longstanding partner, Kids4Peace Boston, is offering a free online training for preteens and teenagers who want to learn more about anti-racism work and how they can enact …
June 22, 2020
Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters: Chapter 4
Coordinator Kal Bowers is back with another chapter of their of their original story, Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters. This week, he checks in …
June 19, 2020
AYF launches free online programming, Invincible Summer, on July 6
By Catherine Klene “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” This popular quote inspired the name of AYF’s …
June 16, 2020
From the Archives: Fourth of July at Miniwanca
by Karen Reimer and Jan Strube Of all the memories of Girls and Boys Camp activities through the years, Fourth of July traditions at Miniwanca …
June 16, 2020
Enkindled Spirits: Sidney Keys III
Young people of the AYF strive to be at their best. They continue to discover more about themselves and passionately pursue projects that serve their …
June 15, 2020
Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters: Chapter 3
Coordinators Kal Bowers and Caroline Zerilli are back with another chapter of their original story, Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters. This week, Kal checks …