A Summer Can Change

a child’s life

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Camp

At overnight camps in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, children ages 8-15 make new friends, develop leadership skills and gain self-confidence.

A day at camp is full of fun activities like learning to swim, arts & crafts, archery, learning to play guitar, exploring the outdoors and more!

My favorite part of camp is getting to hang out in the cabins with all my friends  – I’ve made lots of new friends already!

Tallulah, 9
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Camp is special to me because I get to see everyone care for each other. At The Fresh Air Fund, we support each other and just like they say, a summer lasts a lifetime.

Uriel, CIT Director and Alum
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Friendly Towns

Visiting a volunteer host family is a unique and fun opportunity for children ages 8-14 to travel to a new place and make new friends.

Favorite activities include going to the beach, playing in the backyard, riding bicycles, barbeques, swimming and more!

Friendly Towns is a great chance to experience something new outside of your comfort zone.

Brandon, 15
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It was a great week of fun outdoor activities. We were all so happy to be together, and the time went by way too fast!

Cristina, Host Parent
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OUR IMPACT

96 %
of parents / caregivers would recommend The Fresh Air Fund's summer programs to family and friends
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
58
of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs
94 %
of youth said they felt more comfortable traveling to new places after their visit to Friendly Towns
96 %
of youth said they spent more time outdoors than usual during their visit to Friendly Towns
96 %
of youth said their visit to Friendly Towns helped them feel active and healthy
2000 +
s'mores were eaten at camp this summer
90 %
of parents/guardians said their child was more open to trying new things after participating in a Fresh Air summer program
2,000
acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident being away from home after going to camp
96 %
of parents / caregivers would recommend The Fresh Air Fund's summer programs to family and friends
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
58
of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs
94 %
of youth said they felt more comfortable traveling to new places after their visit to Friendly Towns
96 %
of youth said they spent more time outdoors than usual during their visit to Friendly Towns
96 %
of youth said their visit to Friendly Towns helped them feel active and healthy
2000 +
s'mores were eaten at camp this summer
2,000
acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident being away from home after going to camp

It’s Summer All Year Long

WHEN YOU FOLLOW @THEFRESHAIRFUND

Swing into spring with us! The start of spring means summer is just around the corner! It is not too late to apply to work at camp or sign up for camp or Friendly Towns! #FreshAirFund ...

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Smiles this big can only mean one thing – it`s #FreshAirFriday and we’re one week closer to summer! #FreshAirFund ...

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Teamwork makes the dream work! Teamwork is one of many skills children learn at camp! Sign your child up for camp today! #FreshAirFund ...

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Are you ready for an amazing outdoor experience? Meet new people, build leaderships skills and have fun this summer as a camp counselor at The Fresh Air Fund! Apply today! Link in bio. #FreshAirFund ...

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