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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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Miniwanca Community and School Programs: Group Programs

Spend a week with us and watch the whole year change!

In congruence with AYF's mission, the staff of Miniwanca create and deliver customized educational programs. These programs require a balance of physical and emotional investment from our participants and staff alike, so that our challenge of discovery produces meaningful growth for each individual group we serve.

Our facilitators use fun and engaging experiential activities as metaphors for real world challenges. Immediate results lay the foundation for long-term benefits in one's home community. The activities are designed to create a supportive environment where participants achieve goals the could not be attained individually.

We Challenge ...
We use hands-on learning experiences to teach people leadership and lifetime skills. We challenge group members to:
  • Think critically

  • Communicate effectively

  • Solve problems creatively

  • Take on leadership and responsibility

  • Take healthy risks

  • Set, attain, and evaluate goals

  • Appreciate the natural world

The Community and School Programs Team will work with a coordinator from your organization to create and implement a program to suit the needs of your participants and accomplish your desired outcomes.

 
Partners We Work With ...
School Groups: Tell us about your curriculum, performance standards and outcome measurements, and we will customize our programs to meet your goals. We'll create one of the most memorable and FUN experiences your school will ever have.

Sports Teams: We have the facility to support athletic practices, and trainings to provide the team building, leadership and character development that propel teams to a whole new level. Teams walk away stronger, and individuals gain skills they can apply to all facets of their lives.

Youth Groups & Clubs: For over 80 years we've been developing young leaders by challenging them to discover and share their best. We regularly work with organizations ranging from student governments and clubs to faith-based youth groups.

Staff Enrichment Programs: There is no better place to broaden your professional skills, renew your spirit and have fun with colleagues than Miniwanca. We will work flexibly with you to plan your program.

Conference & Workshops: Miniwanca can accommodate groups of 12 to 500 people for conferences, trainings, workshops, meetings, or retreats. Groups will enjoy our beautiful setting that supports a balance between focus and relaxation. With several levels of accommodations from rustic cottages and cabins to dormitories to lodges that overlook Lake Michigan, we have what you're looking for. Healthy and delicious meals are served by our fulltime food program staff.

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