Founder Preston G. Orwig is named the second Executive Director of the AYF and serves in the role until 1957.
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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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Miniwanca
Grades 3-12
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Merrowvista
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Open to all current high school students
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
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