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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 …

July 10, 2023

The outcamping adventures at Merrowvista

One of the biggest parts of the Merrowvista experience is the opportunity to take part in hiking trips. Campers of all ages participate in a …

July 10, 2023

More than just mealtime at Merrowvista

“I’m hungry – when’s lunch?” “Can I have a snack?” “What’s for dessert tonight?” Camp staff hear these questions constantly during a typical day. Mealtime …

July 10, 2023

Miniwanca prepares for final week of Session A fun

This week, Director of Girls Camp Bethany Wise shares what our friends at West Camp have been up to! Session A of Miniwanca is already …

July 7, 2023

Smiles, sunshine and Miniwanca magic kick off summer 2023

Director of Boys Camp Paul Kerchberger checks in this week with dispatches from Miniwanca Boys Camp. This week, Miniwanca welcomed 124 two-week Darers and Pioneers …

July 6, 2023

Welcome to Camp Merrowvista 2023

It was a Silver Opening Day as rain poured on cars driving up the huge hill leading to camp. Energetic staff and leaders waited to …

July 3, 2023

Building Intentional Summer Communities at Merrowvista

Last month, Merrowvista welcomed new and former staff from across the world to prepare for the arrival of this summer’s campers. The staff team spent …

June 29, 2023

Staff Spotlight: Advancement’s Holley Young

Holley Young’s history with the American Youth Foundation started in 1975 when she attended Miniwanca Girl Camp as a Piper. Five weeks later, she was …

June 29, 2023

2023 National Leadership Conference delivers powerful program

More than 150 teens gathered on the sand dunes of Miniwanca for National Leadership Conference. The American Youth Foundation’s oldest program, NLC is a transformative …

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