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Save the date: The American Youth Foundation is kicking off its centennial festivities with a virtual gathering Wednesday, April 16!<\/p>\n

Join President and CEO Liz Marshall and other AYF leadership and staff on Zoom at 8 p.m. ET to learn more about our exciting plans for the AYF\u2019s centennial year and how you can ensure the AYF\u2019s future for the next 100 years. RSVP online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And make sure you join us for in-person celebrations later this year at Miniwanca, Merrowvista, and in St. Louis. Miniwanca Homecoming<\/a> takes place Aug. 22 to 24, and Merrowvista Homecoming<\/a> takes place Sept. 11 to 14.<\/p>\n

Both homecomings will feature classic camp activities and interest groups, as well as opportunities to explore the beautiful sites and historic facilities. Everyone will get a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy delicious meals, and more. Throughout the weekends, we will immerse ourselves in positive and powerful community at the heart of AYF programs for a century.<\/p>\n

Onsite housing is available at Miniwanca and Merrowvista, but participants are welcome to stay elsewhere and join us onsite for all meals and activities. Rates for onsite and offsite housing are available online.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also inviting Founder Friends to meet us in St. Louis Saturday, Oct. 18 for a BBQ Birthday Party<\/a> in Tower Grove Park. This family-friendly event will include games, AYF-themed activities, barbecue, birthday cake, and much more. Tickets are available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Later that evening, we\u2019ll don our finest creative checkerboard cocktail attire and honor those who\u2019ve made the AYF what it is today at the Checkerboard Gala<\/a> in Forest Park. Limited tickets for this fundraiser will be available online in April.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Save the date: The American Youth Foundation is kicking off its centennial festivities with a virtual gathering Wednesday, April 16! Join President and CEO Liz Marshall and other AYF leadership and staff on Zoom at 8 p.m. ET to learn more about our exciting plans for the AYF\u2019s centennial year and how you can ensure the AYF\u2019s future for the … <\/p>\n

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