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Miniwanca
March 11, 2025
Meet 2025 Miniwanca Spark keynote speaker Robin Dennany
Spark, a four-day retreat designed for adults, returns to Miniwanca for its fourth year Sept. 11 to 14, 2025. Registration opens Monday, March 17. This year, Spark welcomes keynote speaker...
Merrowvista
April 12, 2024
AYF expands Spark Adult Retreat to Merrowvista
The American Youth Foundation is pleased to launch its Spark Adult Retreat at Merrowvista from August 23 to 25. Registration is now open. Director of Adult Programs Holley Young said...
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Miniwanca
March 1, 2024
Meet the Spark 2024 Coordinating Team
Spark, the American Youth Foundation’s retreat for adults, returns to Miniwanca for its third year from September 12 to 15. AYF Director of Adult Programs Holley Young is pleased to...
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...
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The American Youth Foundation reaches its centennial anniversary in 2025, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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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
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