{"id":36394,"date":"2024-09-12T15:06:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/?page_id=36394"},"modified":"2025-10-03T10:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:47:32","slug":"summer-camp-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/programs\/summer-camp-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camp FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e36394-e1 ms2y-0 ms2y-1 ms2y-2 ms2y-3 ms2y-7 ms2y-8 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e36394-e2 ms2y-c ms2y-d ms2y-f ms2y-g\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e36394-e3 ms2y-k ms2y-l\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e36394-e4 ms2y-p ms2y-q ms2y-r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Summer Camp FAQ<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e5 ms2y-v ms2y-w ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-10\">Summer Camp FAQ<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e6 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-11 ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>The American Youth Foundation is so excited to welcome you to Miniwanca and Merrowvista this summer! We are committed to sharing positive, life-shaping experiences in the outdoors and inspiring youth to aspire nobly, adventure daringly, and serve humbly.<\/p>\n<p>Please carefully review the information and FAQ below to learn more about next summer&rsquo;s program offerings, rates, and registration process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e36394-e7 ms2y-0 ms2y-2 ms2y-4 ms2y-7 ms2y-8 x-effect-exit\" id=\"registration\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e36394-e8 ms2y-c ms2y-d ms2y-f ms2y-h\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e36394-e9 ms2y-k ms2y-l body-link\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e36394-e10 ms2y-p ms2y-r ms2y-s ms2y-t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Summer Camp Registration Process<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e36394-e11 ms2y-17\" id=\"x-acc-e36394-e11\"><div class=\"e36394-e12 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e12\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e12\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e12\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the registration process for summer camp?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e12\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e12\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e12\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e13 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>Summer camp registration is a a first come, first served model (pending medical review), and waitlists will be created when programs fill.<\/p>\n<p>There is a $300 fee due upon registration. The AYF is committed to making summer camp accessible to all youth through <a href=\"\/programs\/financial-aid\/\">financial aid and scholarship<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e14 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e14\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e14\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e14\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Will financial aid be available this year?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e14\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e14\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e14\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e15 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\">Yes. The AYF is committed to making the camp experience possible for as many youth we can. As a nonprofit foundation, the AYF funds a portion of all campers\u2019 experience. In addition, you are invited to apply for <a href=\"\/programs\/financial-aid\/\">financial aid<\/a> to make camp more affordable.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e16 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e16\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e16\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e16\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the payment schedule for summer camp?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e16\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e16\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e16\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e17 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>A $300 fee is due upon registration. Families must pay 50% of tuition by Feb. 1, and the remaining balance is due by April 1.<\/p>\n<p>If registering after April 1, full tuition is due at the time of registration.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e18 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e18\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e18\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e18\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is the AYF\u2019s cancellation policy?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e18\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e18\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e18\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e19 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>A $300 fee is due upon registration. If cancellation is necessary prior to April 1, 2025, any tuition paid above the registration fee will be refunded (minus at $35 processing fee). <strong>After April 1, there is no tuition refund.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If a camper must withdraw prior to the beginning of camp due to illness or injury, all payments except the registration fee will be returned upon receipt of a written report from a physician. For withdrawals during the camp season due to illness or injury, a refund will be prorated.<\/p>\n<p>No refund will be granted in case of dismissal or voluntary withdrawal from camp, for example, if a camper exits program due to homesickness or not being prepared for the physical and mental demands of a trip, and the family will be responsible for transportation costs incurred.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There is a minimum $35 processing fee for each refund.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e20 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e20\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e20\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e20\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">The program my camper wants to enroll in is full. What can I do?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e20\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e20\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e20\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e21 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>If your chosen camp program is full, we encourage you to register for our waitlist. We will contact you if a spot opens up in early 2026.<\/p>\n<p>There are also alternative program offerings to consider, including different session lengths, dates, and options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e36394-e22 ms2y-0 ms2y-1 ms2y-2 ms2y-5 ms2y-7 ms2y-8 body-link x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e36394-e23 ms2y-c ms2y-d ms2y-f ms2y-i\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e36394-e24 ms2y-k ms2y-l\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e36394-e25 ms2y-p ms2y-r ms2y-s ms2y-t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">2026 Program Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e36394-e26 ms2y-17\" id=\"x-acc-e36394-e26\"><div class=\"e36394-e27 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e27\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e27\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e27\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Is an AYF summer program at Miniwanca or Merrowvista right for my child?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e27\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e27\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e27\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e28 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>Our goal is to empower as many participants as possible, help them to pursue their goals and to realize their full potential within our program objectives, staffing model and resources.<\/p>\n<p>Registering your camper does not automatically enroll them in an AYF program. Once your registration form has been received, we will review it for appropriate program placement. We may contact you with questions to ensure that AYF will be a positive, fun experience for your child and that we can accommodate their physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs. During this call, families can ask any questions they may have while we learn about your child and how to set them up for success.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/programs\/medical-review-process\/\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about our general admission guidelines and medical review process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e29 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e29\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e29\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e29\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What safety measures does AYF take?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e29\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e29\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e29\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e30 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>Miniwanca and Merrowvista are fully accredited by the American Camp Association and meet or exceed state health requirements and industry safety standards in both our in-camp and adventure trip programs. American Red Cross standards guide our waterfront activities. We have a team of committed, onsite health professionals, staffing multiple fully equipped health centers and hospitals a short distance away from both sites. Learn more about <a href=\"\/programs\/health-wellness\/\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/a> at camp.<\/p>\n<p>Miniwanca and Merrowvista campers are supervised throughout the day and maintain a 1:6 staff to camper ratio so that we can provide a fun, safe summer for our campers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e31 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e31\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e31\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e31\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Will my child feel included at camp?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e31\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e31\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e31\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e32 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\">Miniwanca and Merrowvista enthusiastically welcome campers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We value each person\u2019s right to fully experience camp free from prejudice and harassment. All staff are trained to supervise children and to prevent and address incidents of conflict or bullying based on any aspect of a person\u2019s identity, including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e33 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e33\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e33\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e33\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What qualifications do staff members have?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e33\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e33\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e33\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e34 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>Staff members strive to be excellent role models by aspiring nobly, adventuring daringly, and serving humbly. Our senior staff members are caring professionals who work with children year-round in camp, school programs and conferences.<\/p>\n<p>Our cabin leaders have completed at least one year of college or post-high school work experience, are certified in first aid and CPR, and go through two weeks of extensive training at camp prior to the arrival of campers.<\/p>\n<p>Most Four Trails adventure trip leaders are experienced staff members, participate in a rigorous training, and are certified in high-level first aid as Wilderness First Responders. All staff have background checks run against multiple local and national databases.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e35 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e35\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e35\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e35\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Will the AYF provide bus transportation or pickups from the airport?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e35\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e35\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e35\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e36 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\">The AYF can offer transportation to and from airports, as well as bus transportation to and from and from St. Louis for Miniwanca and NLC participants for an additional fee. Please indicate your interest via your enrollment form.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e37 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e37\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e37\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e37\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">How do families communicate with their campers?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e37\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e37\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e37\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e38 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>Campers love to hear from their families while at camp! They are encouraged to write letters during the session, and families are also welcome to send letters or packages to their camper, or send emails through our one-way email provider, which our office staff print and distribute every day.<\/p>\n<p>If families have an urgent message, question, or concern about their campers, our directors are always willing to speak with parents on the phone.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e39 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e39\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e39\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e39\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What kind of food do Miniwanca and Merrowvista serve?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e39\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e39\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e39\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e40 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\">We aim to serve a variety of healthy options, including a balance of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables incorporated into a child-friendly menu.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e36394-e41 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e36394-e41\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e36394-e41\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e41\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can my camper stay at camp between sessions if they are registered for both Session A and B?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e36394-e41\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e36394-e41\" data-x-toggleable=\"e36394-e41\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e42 ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-z ms2y-12 ms2y-13\"><p>Miniwanca and Merrowvista will offer programming during the transition weekend between Session A and B this year. There is an additional cost for the weekend.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e36394-e43 ms2y-0 ms2y-3 ms2y-6\"><div class=\"x-row e36394-e44 ms2y-c ms2y-e ms2y-j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e36394-e45 ms2y-k ms2y-l ms2y-m ms2y-n ms2y-7 ms2y-9 x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" data-x-element-bg-layer=\"{&quot;parallaxSize&quot;:&quot;150%&quot;,&quot;parallaxDir&quot;:&quot;h&quot;,&quot;parallaxRev&quot;:false}\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e36394-e46 ms2y-k ms2y-n ms2y-o ms2y-7 ms2y-a x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e47 ms2y-x ms2y-10 ms2y-12 ms2y-14 ms2y-15\">Questions?<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e36394-e48 ms2y-r ms2y-t ms2y-u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">We Are Here to Help<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e49 ms2y-w ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-10 ms2y-15 ms2y-16\">Miniwanca<\/div><div class=\"x-div e36394-e50 ms2y-18\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e36394-e51 ms2y-19 ms2y-b\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:miniwancacamps@ayf.com\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 32px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf0e0;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Email<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e36394-e52 ms2y-19 ms2y-b\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"tel:12318612262\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 32px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf095;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Call<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e36394-e53 ms2y-w ms2y-x ms2y-y ms2y-10 ms2y-15 ms2y-16\">Merrowvista<\/div><div class=\"x-div e36394-e54 ms2y-18\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e36394-e55 ms2y-19 ms2y-b\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:merrowvistacamps@ayf.com\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 32px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf0e0;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Email<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic has-particle e36394-e56 ms2y-19 ms2y-b\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"tel:16035396607\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\"><span class=\"x-particle is-primary\" data-x-particle=\"scale-x inside-b_l\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"margin-left: 32px;\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf095;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Call<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer Camp FAQ Summer Camp FAQThe American Youth Foundation is so excited to welcome you to Miniwanca and Merrowvista this summer! 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