Miniwanca
September 27, 2024
Spark 2024 enkindles joy at Miniwanca
More than 60 people descended on Miniwanca for four days in September to pursue their personal bests during Spark, the American Youth Foundation’s retreat for …
September 26, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Sydney Freeman
Sydney Freeman is often the first person people meet when they arrive at Miniwanca and the first voice they hear on the phone. As Office …
August 29, 2024
Dare to Adventure brings new faces to Miniwanca
Chicago-area youth got a chance to experience summer camp for the first time this month at Dare to Adventure, a four-day outdoor educational experience at …
August 6, 2024
Bringing Miniwanca magic to the ‘real world’
Girls Camp Director Bethany Wise is back with another dispatch from Miniwanca! If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone refer to …
July 19, 2024
Session A wraps up at Miniwanca
Assistant Camp Director Brianna Moynihan recaps the last week of interest groups during Session A. I cannot believe it’s last week of Session A for …
April 29, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Brianna Moynihan
Miniwanca Assistant Director of Camps Brianna Moynihan has attended summer camp for as long as she remembers: as a camper, then a counselor, and a …
March 28, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Tiwi Freeman
Tiwi Freeman can never stay away from the American Youth Foundation too long. He first connected with the AYF in 2010 through Merrowvista, where he …
February 20, 2024
Register now for Miniwanca, Merrowvista Volunteer Weekends
The entire family is invited to lend a hand this spring at Miniwanca and Merrowvista! This year, Volunteer Weekend takes place April 26 to 28 …
February 14, 2024
AYF facilities teams build on legacy
Before sites are flooded with summer campers, the facilities teams at Miniwanca and Merrowvista prioritize larger structural projects that enhance the quality of life for …
January 30, 2024
Miniwanca will host St. Louis meet up Feb. 10 and 11
There are two upcoming opportunities to meet Miniwanca staff and learn what summer camp 2024 is all about! Bring a friend and find out what …
January 11, 2024
Miniwanca, Merrowvista programs are fun with intention
On a clear summer evening, a group of Four Trails campers gather around a fire. They’ve just eaten a meal they prepared after a day …
January 11, 2024
Meet Miniwanca’s new Boys Camp Director and Assistant Director of Camps
Miniwanca is thrilled to welcome two new members to its full-time team, including one familiar face. We can’t wait for you to meet them during …