Miniwanca
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 …
July 21, 2020
Merrowvista, Miniwanca campers flock to Invincible Summer
AYF campers across the country have spent the last two weeks building forts, logging miles on their virtual Four Trails treks, and teaching their families the sudsy fun of Arlos and Dishland. Invincible Summer, the …
July 8, 2020
Learn to be an active anti-racist ally with Kids4Peace Boston
The American Youth Foundation’s longstanding partner, Kids4Peace Boston, is offering a free online training for preteens and teenagers who want to learn more about anti-racism work and how they can enact …
June 16, 2020
From the Archives: Fourth of July at Miniwanca
by Karen Reimer and Jan Strube Of all the memories of Girls and Boys Camp activities through the years, Fourth of July traditions at Miniwanca …
June 16, 2020
Enkindled Spirits: Sidney Keys III
Young people of the AYF strive to be at their best. They continue to discover more about themselves and passionately pursue projects that serve their …