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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 adults. This is the third...
Miniwanca
February 5, 2024
Meet the 2024 Summer Seminars for Women team
The American Youth Foundation’s Summer Seminars for Women celebrates its 36th year in 2024. Its longevity and popularity couldn’t be sustained without dedicated leadership, and AYF Director of Adult Programs...
Miniwanca
October 27, 2023
Sparking Connection
By Dana Rieck Attendance at Miniwanca’s four-day Spark 2023 retreat nearly doubled in its second year as 62 people gathered for reflection, connection and introspection. Many were returning to camp...
General Updates
Miniwanca
June 29, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Advancement’s Holley Young
Holley Young’s history with the American Youth Foundation started in 1975 when she attended Miniwanca Girl Camp as a Piper. Five weeks later, she was hooked and nearly inconsolable about...
General Updates
Miniwanca
September 21, 2022
Inaugural Spark retreat ignites community
The American Youth Foundation launched a new adult program this month at Miniwanca. Spark, a retreat for adults, welcomed 33 attendees for four days of reflection, connection, and introspection Sept....
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
August 24, 2022
Miniwanca welcomes SSW, Girls Camp Reunion back to camp
After two years of virtual gatherings and postponements, Miniwanca was finally able to welcome adults back to in-person programming during Summer Seminars for Women and Girls Camp Reunion in early...