American Youth Foundation

One week: July 20 to July 26, Two weeks: July 27 to August 8, Three weeks: July 20 to August 8

A four-day fun, outdoor educational experience for youth entering grades 7 and 8 who are new to summer camp.

Wayfinder is the next step in our Avail program, a four-year progression of in-camp programming for our oldest campers. Wayfinder prepares these teens for the next chapter in their lives as empowered young adults.

Our oldest campers embark on Odyssey, the culmination of our Four Trails wilderness adventure program and their most challenging outcamping experience yet.

Voyageurs adventure boldly into the pristine waterways of Lake Hurons Georgian Bay. This 3-week sea kayak adventure rewards these intrepid campers with glorious island camping.

One week: June 29 to July 5, Two weeks: July 6 to July 18, Three weeks: June 29 to July 18

Explorers learn to be supportive team members as their cabins tackle two challenging and beautiful backcountry experiences: a 5-day backpacking trip on the Mahoosuc Mountains stretch of the Appalachian Trail and a 5-day canoe trip navigating the boundary waters of New Hampshire and Maine.

Trailblazers enjoy the balance of self-selected interest groups, cabin bonding, and all-camp fun. Merrowvista also introduces them to offsite backpacking and multiday canoeing experiences.

Odyssey spend their first days at camp preparing for their adventure and gaining confidence before leaving for the trail. Groups journey the last 120 miles of the storied Appalachian Trail.