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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 students came to Merrowvista as...
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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 camper or alum who is...
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June 2, 2020
We Must be the Change
The American Youth Foundation stands in solidarity with communities of color who continue to bear the weight of longtime, systemic injustice and who have suffered disproportionately through the COVID-19 crisis....
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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 pandemic has issued a very...
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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 15, 2020) Over the past...
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6357 Clayton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63117

314-719-4343

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147 Canaan Rd.
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8845 W Garfield Rd.
Shelby, MI 49455

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  • About Miniwanca
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  • Find Your Perfect Camp
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Health & Wellness
Summer Camp Programs
Michigan
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Grades 3-12
New Hampshire
Merrowvista
Grades 3-12
Miniwanca
National Leadership Conference
Open to all current high school students
Community & School Programs
Miniwanca
Michigan Programs
Year round
Merrowvista
New Hampshire Programs
Year round
Miniwanca
Dare to Adventure Camp
Grades 7-8
Adult Programs
Miniwanca
Spark
4-day adult retreat
Merrowvista
Spark
4-day adult retreat
Miniwanca
Summer Seminars for Women
5-day woman retreat
  • Reconnect with the AYF
  • Events Calendar
  • Join Our Email Newsletter
  • Read Our Blog
Support the AYF
  • Donate Now
  • Ways to Give
  • Ways to Stay Involved
  • Volunteer Weekends
  • Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

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4-day experience for the whole family
The American Youth Foundation reaches its centennial anniversary in 2025, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Our History
Centennial Timeline
Our First 100 Years
1925-2025
Share Your AYF Story
100 Stories Project
A collection of camp memoirs
AYF Digital Archives
Centennial Events
  • Miniwanca Homecoming
  • Miniwanca Girls Camp Reunion
  • Merrowvista Homecoming
  • St. Louis BBQ Birthday Party
  • Checkerboard Gala
Support the Campaign
  • Vision, Mission, and Values
  • 100 Stories Project
  • Commitment to DEIB
  • Our Team
  • Our Board
  • Publications
  • Contact Us
  • Vision, Mission, and Values
  • 100 Stories Project
  • Commitment to DEIB
  • Our Team
  • Our Board
  • Publications
  • Contact Us
Support The AYF
  • Donate Now
  • Ways to Give
  • Ways to Stay Involved
  • Volunteer Weekends
  • Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
Work for AYF
  • Full-time Opportunities
  • Seasonal Jobs at Miniwanca
  • Seasonal Jobs at Merrowvista
  • Miniwanca Seasonal Staff Portal
  • Merrowvista Seasonal Staff Portal
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  • About Miniwanca
  • About Merrowvista
  • Find Your Perfect Camp
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Health & Wellness
Summer Camp Programs
Michigan
Miniwanca
Grades 3-12
New Hampshire
Merrowvista
Grades 3-12
Miniwanca
National Leadership Conference
Open to all current high school students
Community & School Programs
Miniwanca
Michigan Programs
Year round
Merrowvista
New Hampshire Programs
Year round
Miniwanca
Dare to Adventure Camp
Grades 7-8
Adult Programs
Miniwanca
Spark
4-day adult retreat
Merrowvista
Spark
4-day adult retreat
Miniwanca
Summer Seminars for Women
5-day woman retreat
  • Reconnect with the AYF
  • Events Calendar
  • Join Our Email Newsletter
  • Read Our Blog
Support the AYF
  • Donate Now
  • Ways to Give
  • Ways to Stay Involved
  • Volunteer Weekends
  • Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

Shop AYF

  • AYF Store
  • National Leadership Award
  • I Dare You Book
The American Youth Foundation reaches its centennial anniversary in 2025, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Our History
Centennial Timeline
Our First 100 Years
1925-2025
Share Your AYF Story
100 Stories Project
A collection of camp memoirs
AYF Digital Archives
Centennial Events
  • Miniwanca Homecoming
  • Miniwanca Girls Camp Reunion
  • Merrowvista Homecoming
  • St. Louis BBQ Birthday Party
  • Checkerboard Gala
Support the Campaign
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  • Vision, Mission, and Values
  • 100 Stories Project
  • Commitment to DEIB
  • Our Team
  • Our Board
  • Publications
  • Contact Us
Support The AYF
  • Donate Now
  • Ways to Give
  • Ways to Stay Involved
  • Volunteer Weekends
  • Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
Work for AYF
  • Full-time Opportunities
  • Seasonal Jobs at Miniwanca
  • Seasonal Jobs at Merrowvista
  • Miniwanca Seasonal Staff Portal
  • Merrowvista Seasonal Staff Portal
Donate
Register
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