Virtual Programs
December 4, 2020
Connecting across the miles, across the generations
by Liz Marshall As the pandemic rocked the country in spring 2020, American Youth Foundation alumni sought connection and community with their Founder Family despite …
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 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 16, 2020
NLC-Z 2020: Final Presentations
In mid-June, participants from NLC convened online for this year’s National Leadership Conference on Zoom. They engaged in programming that connected them with their community, …
June 22, 2020
Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters: Chapter 4
Coordinator Kal Bowers is back with another chapter of their of their original story, Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters. This week, he checks in …
June 15, 2020
Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters: Chapter 3
Coordinators Kal Bowers and Caroline Zerilli are back with another chapter of their original story, Wash Your Hands, Send Your Letters. This week, Kal checks …
May 22, 2020
Our Community Rises to the Challenge
by Catherine Klene Summer 2020 will undoubtedly be different than years past, but president Anna Kay Vorsteg shared that the AYF community has already exceeded her expectations. “This …
April 16, 2020
Adjusting Our Sails
Over the past month, you have adjusted to changes and experienced the loss of many beloved aspects of your lives. You’ve heeded the call …
April 15, 2020
AYF Statement on the Coronavirus
Read An Important Update from AYF President Anna Kay Vorsteg For the latest answers to your Frequently Asked Questions, please click here (updated Wednesday, April …
March 30, 2020
An Invitation to Shelter in Place
By Anna Kay Vorsteg Surely you are aware of the many Executive Orders being issued by Governors at this time. I write to make sure …