{"id":90,"date":"2024-07-10T11:42:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T16:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T18:09:43","slug":"new-hampshire-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ayf.com\/programs\/new-hampshire-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hampshire Community & School Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Merrowvista Community and School Programs<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Community building, leadership development, environmental education<\/p><\/div>

Each year, thousands of New England kids and teens discover their best selves and connect with their peers at Merrowvista Community and School Programs. We facilitate transformative youth empowerment programs for kids as young as 8 through high school and college.<\/p>\n

We welcome schools, youth organizations, scouting groups, youth with special health needs, and even adult community groups and corporate retreats to our home in the pristine Ossipee Mountains to disconnect from everyday challenges and focus on community building, leadership development, and the stunning natural world.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What makes our programs different?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Merrowvista programs offer a truly collaborative partnership. We work closely with our community and school partners to understand your learning objectives, then design an age-appropriate program that meets your goals and aligns with American Youth Foundation program outcomes.<\/p>\n

Merrowvista staff facilitate all learning experiences and onsite activities. Partner chaperones support behavior and supervise participants after the day\u2019s activities end and overnight.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

We have two options for your school or community group's stay at Merrowvista.<\/div><\/div>

Option 1<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

All-Inclusive Overnight Program<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Outdoor education program experience aligned with your goals<\/div><\/div>
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1:12 Merrowvista staff-to-participant ratio<\/div><\/div>
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Access to and facilitation of any activity<\/div><\/div>
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Onsite overnight accommodation<\/div><\/div>
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All meals<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

When:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Spring, winter, fall<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ideal for:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

School or youth groups up to 150 in fall and spring, 50 in winter<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Option 2<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Facility Rental <\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Full use of Danforth Lodge, our four-season facility with multiple meeting spaces<\/div><\/div>
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Dorm-style overnight lodging<\/div><\/div>
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All meals<\/div><\/div><\/div>

When:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Spring, winter, fall<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ideal for:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Youth and adult groups up to 50<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Available Activities<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Community and school programs have access to all site activities, which are facilitated by Merrowvista Staff. <\/div><\/div>
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Archery<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Arts and Crafts<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Campfire Circles<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Canoeing<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Environmental education<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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High ropes course<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Hiking<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Challenge course<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Team challenges<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Lodging<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Danforth Lodge<\/strong>
\nOur fully winterized lodge accommodates up to 50 individuals in primarily dorm-style sleeping arrangements. Shared bathroom facilities provide private, single-occupancy showers and toilets. There are several communal meeting spaces, a full commercial kitchen, and access to audio-visual equipment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Cabins<\/strong>
\nOur rustic, four-season cabins accommodate up to 16 children and 3 adults. Cabins have heat and electricity. Nearby bathroom facilities also have electricity and provide private, single-occupancy showers spaces, toilets, and sinks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Food<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Merrowvista serves delicious meals made from scratch for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We provide a variety of healthy options including a balance of whole grains, fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\n

With advance notice, the Food Program Team can provide vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options, as well as accommodate many dietary allergies. Merrowvista is a peanut-aware facility. We do not serve peanuts or tree nuts from our kitchen during meal service.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>