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The American Youth Foundation: is a non-profit organization that implements programs devoted to youth development, character education and leadership. The AYF operates 2 year-round educational centers, Camp Merrowvista in New Hampshire and camp Miniwanca in Michigan. Youth Summer Camps offering Experiential and Adventure Education, Environmental Education, ACA/AEE Accredited, ISSAC/NASSP.

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Map of Merrowvista

From Boston, Massachusetts: Take I-95 North to Portsmouth, NH. Proceed North on Spaulding Turnpike and Route 16 to Ossipee, NH. Turn left onto Route 171 West. Continue on Route 171 through Ossipee, across Route 28, approximately 8 miles to rural crossroads (Tuftonboro Corner). Continue straight .5 miles downhill to the camp sign on the left. Turn right onto Canaan Road and follow the paved and gravel road 2.1 miles.

From Wolfeboro, New Hampshire: Take Route 28 North 9.6 miles to Route 171. Turn left onto Route 171 West and proceed 6.4 miles to rural crossroads (Tuftonboro Corner). Continue straight .5 miles downhill to the camp sign on the left. Turn right onto Canaan Road and follow the paved and gravel road 2.1 miles.

From Western New Hampshire and Vermont: Exit off I-93 at New Hampton and take Route 104 East to Meredith. When 104 comes to a ‘T’ in Meredith at the traffic light, go left on Route 3 through Meredith. At the next traffic light go right on Route 25 to Moultonboro. Take Route 109 South, on your right, 2.3 miles. Then bear left on Route 171, proceeding 7.1 miles to the camp sign on your right. Turn left onto Canaan Road and follow the paved and gravel road 2.1 miles.

From Portland, Maine: Take Route 25 West towards Gorham and follow this until the Ossipee area. Take Route 16 South. Take Route 28 South. Turn right on Route 171 and follow this for approximately 7.1 miles to the camp sign on the left. Turn right onto Canaan Road and follow the paved and gravel road 2.1 miles.

Our camps are located in Shelby, Michigan and Tuftonboro, New Hampshire
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