AYF Centennial
Boys Camp
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
August 29, 2025
Hundreds celebrate centennial at Miniwanca Homecoming
Nearly 200 people returned to the sand dunes and lakeshores of Miniwanca last weekend for a joyful homecoming. The three-day event kicked off a slew of centennial celebrations taking place...
AYF Centennial
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
July 24, 2025
Join the AYF in St. Louis for centennial BBQ, gala
The American Youth Foundation invites you to join us for a day of celebration in St. Louis on Saturday, Oct. 18. The AYF will cap its year of centennial festivities...
AYF Centennial
Miniwanca
July 24, 2025
AYF shares plans for new Assembly at Miniwanca
A Gathering Place Completed in 1926, The Assembly was the oldest original building at Miniwanca. J. R. Marcum, a friend of AYF founder Preston Orwig, funded the $4,000 facility. Nestled...
AYF Centennial
Merrowvista
Miniwanca
January 30, 2025
Registration opens for AYF centennial events
The American Youth Foundation kicked off its centennial year Tuesday, Jan. 28, when it opened registration for four celebratory events taking place at Miniwanca, Merrowvista, and in St. Louis. The...
Founder Fire
May 28, 2024
Charting a Centennial Voyage
An anniversary is a chance to reflect on the past year and consider what’s next. As the American Youth Foundation plans its 2025 centennial events (dates to be announced soon),...
AYF Centennial
April 29, 2024
AYF Regional Action Networks gather Founder Friends across the U.S.
As the American Youth Foundation prepares for its centennial in 2025, President Liz Marshall and Vice President of Advancement Sandra George have tapped eager alums across the country to rally...