Camp
Children ages 8-15 make new friends, develop leadership skills and gain self-confidence, at free overnight camps in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley.
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, 9About Camps
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 AlumCamp Team
Friendly Towns got me out of my comfort zone. There were so many new activities, and I built a great relationship with the Walsman family.
Vasuane DavisMore
My experience with The Fresh Air Fund expands beyond Friendly Towns. My newfound confidence in leaving home prepared me to join the Career Awareness Program and attend Camp Mariah for three weeks over the summer. I then was able to attend the College Connections Program which prepared me for college.
Margorie CardenasMore
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
Happy #NationalCampDay! Today, we’re celebrating the memories made and lessons learned at sleepaway camp that make a Fresh Air summer truly last a lifetime.
Ready to take a leap? Learning how to overcome obstacles is an important part of the camp experience. #MondayMotivation
It’s #NationalHikingDay! Every summer, campers participate in overnight hikes to learn about nature and gain outdoor skills like how to create a fire for making s’mores!
Thank you PIX11 (@pix11news) for featuring The Fresh Air Fund on It`s a G Thing! Lisa Gitelson, CEO, discussed The Fund`s school year programs and the importance of spending time in the outdoors and Jai`den, Fresh Air camper, and his Mom, Dorsell, shared how camp has been a transformative experience. Watch to learn more!
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