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Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 10, 2023
Miniwanca prepares for final week of Session A fun
This week, Director of Girls Camp Bethany Wise shares what our friends at West Camp have been up to! Session A of Miniwanca is already more than halfway over, and...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
December 13, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Miniwanca’s Bethany Wise
Miniwanca Girls Camp Director Bethany Wise is new to the American Youth Foundation, but not to the world of youth development and outdoor education. Bethany spend her childhood summers as...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 21, 2022
Happy Trails
“Happy trails to you, until we meet again…” Earlier this week, singing and cheers the Eating Lodge at breakfast as campers wished the Adventurers and Explorers farewell. Each group got...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
July 19, 2022
Camaraderie and Competition
July 14 was a beautiful day at Miniwanca without a single cloud in the sky. Girls campers took in the sunshine all day as they cruised through their last day...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
June 30, 2022
Confections and Connections
The day at Girls Camp began like any other typical Miniwanca day with a morning Polar Bear dip before breakfast followed by cabin CORE (Connect, Orient, Reflect, Empower) sessions. The...
Girls Camp
Miniwanca
June 27, 2021
Miniwanca Opening Day 2021
Summer 2021 has officially begun at Miniwanca! The Media Specialist will share periodic dispatches from Girls Camp and Boys Camp here on the blog. Check back often as we share...
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The American Youth Foundation reaches its centennial anniversary in 2025, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Our History
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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
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  • Vision, Mission, and Values
  • 100 Stories Project
  • Commitment to DEIB
  • Our Team
  • Our Board
  • Publications
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Support The AYF
  • Donate Now
  • Ways to Give
  • Ways to Stay Involved
  • Volunteer Weekends
  • Donald Danforth Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
Work for AYF
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  • About Miniwanca
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  • 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
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