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, 9for Camp
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
“CCP put me ahead of most people my age. When my teachers bring up topics around applying to college or the college experience, I already know the lessons because of CCP,” - Mia, CCP Student
Check out our latest blog and learn more about how Mia, Camp ABC alum and College Connections Program student, developed a love for dancing and helping others at Camp ABC leading to big dreams for her future. Link in bio.
Try something new today – just like campers climbing the high ropes course for the first time at Camp Junior. What will you try this week? #MotivationalMonday
Watch our new Camp Hayden-Marks video to learn about all the adventures awaiting campers this summer and see what makes Camp Hayden-Marks so special!
Thank you to Heather Greer @hgreer27 and the talented team at Black Tartan Studios for their creative partnership and for so beautifully showcasing our camps and the impact of Fresh Air programs.
Meet Ayanna Clarke, the CIT Director at Camp Hidden Valley!
“Working at The Fresh Air Fund is what inspired me to major in elementary education. Camp has been a very good environment for me where I’ve met a lot of my best friends!”
Apply to work at camp and join our team today! Link in bio.
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