Miniwanca
December 15, 2020
2020 is a year of renovation at Miniwanca, Merrowvista
Though the AYF wasn’t able to welcome campers this summer, Miniwanca and Merrowvista were still abuzz this year with the whirring of power tools and …
December 14, 2020
Learn more about summer 2021 at Miniwanca and Merrowvista
After careful assessment, the American Youth Foundation Board and staff feel we can offer safe, mission-supporting programs at Miniwanca and Merrowvista in summer 2021. It …
November 19, 2020
Astrid Wielens joins AYF as Senior Health and Safety Director
2020 has been a challenging year for all nonprofit organizations as reduced revenues put a strain on human resources. This month, Zebra Crossings and the …
November 18, 2020
Embark on a pilgrimage this holiday season
This Thanksgiving will be unlike any in recent memory. Instead of gathering, we’re asked to stay home for the collective good. Instead of packing the …
September 30, 2020
An Update About Registration
These last six months, our AYF family has gone through many adjustments as the world and our programs changed course. We all continue to live …
September 17, 2020
Join us for monthly Evening Reflections
We know you miss camp as much as we do. That’s why we’re bringing camp into your homes via Zoom each month with Evening Reflections! …
August 31, 2020
Labor Day Girls Camp Reunion Goes Virtual
While we cannot host our Girls Camp Reunion at Miniwanca this summer, we hope you will join us for a free Virtual Labor Day Girls …
August 27, 2020
Enkindled Spirits: Willky Joseph
Willky’s AYF journey began at Merrowvista when was a 9th grader at Codman Academy. In the first days of forming their new school community, Codman …
August 27, 2020
Tell us about Founder Friends living the mission
The American Youth Foundation is always eager to hear about our program participants and alumni making positive change in their communities. Do you know a …
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 …