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Temperatures may be dropping, but the American Youth Foundation is fully focused on warm sunny days ahead as registration opened for 2023 summer camp this week.<\/p>\n

Already, more than 200 campers at Miniwanca<\/a> and more than 100 campers at Merrowvista<\/a> have begun the registration process<\/a>, eager to explore the dunes of Lake Michigan and the mountains of New Hampshire.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always exciting to open registration and watch those first applications come in,\u201d said Merrowvista Client Relations Manager Jamie O\u2019Hagin. \u201cThe Merrowvista team is already thinking ahead to how we can make summer 2023 the best yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, Miniwanca and Merrowvista are offering one-, two-, and three-week program options during Sessions A and B. These shorter sessions are intended to help new, younger campers take their first steps toward discovering their best selves.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome so many new and returning families next summer,\u201d said Client Relations Manager Jessica Cheney. \u201cThe one-week option is a great choice for a new camper to experience Miniwanca magic for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The AYF is committed to making the camp experience accessible to as many youth as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cTuition revenue does not cover the true cost of our programs,\u201d said Vice President Liz Marshall. \u201cThe foundation pays almost one-third of each participant\u2019s cost, bringing the tuition down for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, participants and their families are invited to apply for financial support to make summer camp more affordable. Director of Community Life, Diversity, and Inclusion Ambrean Ford worked to make the need-based financial aid process<\/a> more transparent this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cOffering financial aid makes the outdoors more accessible,\u201d said Ford. \u201cIt\u2019s important families know that support is available so their camper can experience the life-changing power of an AYF program in these beautiful natural settings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marshall said generous donations from alumni and families make it possible for the AYF to provide this assistance. \u201cOur community\u2019s investment in youth directly supports hundreds of campers each year,\u201d she said. \u201cTheir contributions ignite a spark in campers, helping unleash their best in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Contribute to the AYF Annual Fund<\/a> to help more campers experience Miniwanca and Merrowvista next summer.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Temperatures may be dropping, but the American Youth Foundation is fully focused on warm sunny days ahead as registration opened for 2023 summer camp this week. Already, more than 200 campers at Miniwanca and more than 100 campers at Merrowvista have begun the registration process, eager to explore the dunes of Lake Michigan and the mountains of New Hampshire. \u201cIt\u2019s … <\/p>\n

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