Boys Camp

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 …

July 5, 2022

Exploring New Sites

After a fun-filled week of interest groups it was time for a change of pace. Boys Camp packed their bags and hiked to the historic …

June 29, 2022

Bright Days Ahead

Bryant Field at Boys Camp had its first action-packed morning of the summer on Monday, June 27. Campers joined together to raise flags, participate in …