July 7, 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 …

October 24, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …