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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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Merrowvista Program Schedule

DAILY SCHEDULE
 
7:00 Rising Bell
7:15 Go-Getters – Optional but encouraged, we begin our day with some fun activities such as a hike, basketball, 4-square etc.
7:45 Cruisers - Participants help set tables for the meal.
8:00 Breakfast - Served family style.
8:45 Arlos - Participants help clean-up and do dishes from the meal.
9:00 Activity Block #1 - Example activities high ropes, team challenge, hike, raft building, rock climbing, etc.
11:30 Free Time-Teacher monitored activities such as, games on the athletic field, cabin time, basketball, etc.
11:45 Cruisers - Participants help set tables for the meal
12:00 Lunch - Served family style.
12:45 Arlos - Participants help clean-up and do dishes from the meal.
1:00 Activity Block #2 - Example activities high ropes, team challenge, hike, raft building, rock climbing, etc.
3:30 Snack
4:00 Option Block - Example activities canoeing, swimming,arts and crafts, junk band, etc.
5:00 Interest Group #4
5:00 Free Time-Teacher monitored activities such as games on the athletic field, cabin time, ultimate frisbee, etc.
5:45 Cruisers - Participants help set tables for the meal
6:00 Dinner - Served family style.
6:45 Arlos - Participants help clean-up and do dishes from the meal.
7:00 Evening Activity - Example activities egg drop, night walk, singdown, etc.
8:30 Cabin Time - Participants return to cabins to prepare for bed.
9:30 Lights out