Who We Are Camps & Programs Store & Awards What’s New Support AYF Opportunities Alumni REGISTER DONATE VISIT US Discover your own best self Thank you for making yesterday our most successful #GivingTuesday ever! Your contributions raised more than $26,000 in scholarship support for participants at Merrowvista, Miniwanca, National Leadership Conference, and Community and School Programs. Rest assured your actions will make a significant difference in the life of a young person. The American Youth Foundation is a nonprofit youth development organization that engages thousands of youth year-round through community and school programs, summer camps, and leadership conferences at our beautiful properties, Merrowvista in New Hampshire and Miniwanca in Michigan. Since 1925, we have welcomed young people from around the world to our campuses to discover the richness of our outdoor environments, the fun of interacting with a positive community, and the challenge of self-discovery. Registration for 2022 summer programs is now open! Summer 2022 registration has returned to a first come, first served enrollment model (pending medical review). Select a camp below for registration links, program offerings, rates and dates at each site. MINIWANCA 2022 MERROWVISTA 2022 NLC 2022 Vaccination Requirement The health and safety of our AYF community is our top priority. All summer 2022 staff and participants eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are required to be fully vaccinated before their session starts. Proof of vaccination will be collected before arrival at camp. SUMMER 2022 FAQ Stay updated and engaged with the AYF community! Sign up for our monthly Founder Sparks email newsletter and follow the AYF on Facebook and Instagram (Merrowvista, Miniwanca). Miniwanca MICHIGAN Set on 360 wooded acres and a mile of private Lake Michigan shoreline, Miniwanca Girls Camp and Boys Camp is a breathtaking and inspiring setting for growth. LEARN MORE Merrowvista NEW HAMPSHIRE Set on over 600 acres in the pristine Ossipee Mountains of New Hampshire, Merrowvista draws you into a life that is rustic, uncomplicated, and filled with excitement. LEARN MORE National Leadership Conference An 8-day conference for high school and college students, held in June at Miniwanca in Shelby, Michigan. LEARN MORE The AYF seeks Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee members At the American Youth Foundation, we believe that we are all responsible for building equitable community. Our organization’s work is to amplify the voice of … Staff Spotlight: Ambrean Ford, LLMSW Ambrean Ford had never heard of the American Youth Foundation or Miniwanca when she accepted a job as a Girls Camp cabin leader in 2016. … AYF President Anna Kay Vorsteg reflects on summer 2021 After a long year of wait and worry, the bells of Miniwanca and Merrowvista finally rang once again this summer. They signaled much more than … Join the AYF on Nov. 30 for Giving Tuesday Join the Giving Tuesday movement Tuesday, Nov. 30 and help a young person experience the life-changing power of an AYF program. Every child deserves the … Science explains the magic of Polar Bear at Miniwanca “Polar Bear, Polar Bear – rah, rah, rah! Polar Bear, Polar Bear – ha! ha! ha!” So chant the voices of campers on the shores … NLC welcomes new co-director team The future of the National Leadership Conference looks bright in 2022.The American Youth Foundation is pleased to return to the full eight-day conference, welcoming first-year … OUR BLOG LOCATIONS MINIWANCA 8845 W Garfield Rd. Shelby, MI 49455 231-861-2262 231-861-5244 (fax) MERROWVISTA 147 Canaan Rd. Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH 03816 603-539-6607 603-539-7504 (fax) DEVELOPMENT 6357 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63117 314-719-4343 314-719-4348 (fax) SEARCH THIS SITE Search NAVIGATION Register Donate Visit Us CONTACT US CONNECT SOCIAL MEDIA AYF Facebook Miniwanca Facebook Merrowvista Facebook