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
88 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
63
of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs
98 %
of youth said they spent more time outdoors than usual during their visit to Friendly Towns
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident after going to camp
98 %
of youth said their visit to Friendly Towns helped them feel active and healthy
750 +
games and art supplies provided to kids at our overnight camps
86 %
of parents / caregivers said their children felt more comfortable in new environments after participating in a Fresh Air program
2,000
acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more open to trying new things
96 %
of parents / caregivers would recommend The Fresh Air Fund's summer programs to family and friends
88 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
63
of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs
98 %
of youth said they spent more time outdoors than usual during their visit to Friendly Towns
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident after going to camp
98 %
of youth said their visit to Friendly Towns helped them feel active and healthy
750 +
games and art supplies provided to kids at our overnight camps
2,000
acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more open to trying new things

It’s Summer All Year Long

WHEN YOU FOLLOW @THEFRESHAIRFUND

Meet Daniel, a 5th grader from Staten Island who had his first Fresh Air Fund experience this summer! Camp Hayden-Marks was Daniel’s “home-away-from-home" for almost two weeks.

“I love this place! I love hanging out with my camp friends. At swimming, I learned how to float and hold my breath underwater for the first time. I also learned taekwondo, which was pretty cool!”

Link in bio to meet more of our campers! #FreshAirFund
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#FreshAirFriday: Bump, set, spike! Our campers love playing volleyball outside and enjoying the fresh air! Today, we encourage everyone to take a moment and spend some time outside. #FreshAirFund 🏐 ...

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