CAP Family Resources

The Career Awareness Program requires a three-year commitment. In addition to attending Camp Mariah during the summer, Career Awareness students are required to attend several events during the school year including Job Shadowings, the Annual Career Fair, and a Fall and Spring Camping Weekend. Information on events and resources are included below. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions or concerns. We are here to help.

Byllye Taylor

Camp Mariah & Career Awareness Program Director

btaylor@freshair.org | (212) 897-8924 

Summer 2024 Dates

Session 1

  • Session 1: Friday, June 28

Session 2

  • Session 1: Friday, July 26 - Friday, August 16

The Spring Semester Is Here!

Please keep in mind the following mandatory requirements for the 2023-2024 Academic Year:

  • 2 Job Shadowings: Between January – June
  • Career Fair
  • Spring Camping Weekend (every participant attends the camping weekend that corresponds to their session at summer camp).

Please note that if your child was in RC3 during the summer, they are still required to complete their year round commitments. RC3 year is not completed until all Spring requirements have been completed.

Camp Weekends

Every fall and spring campers participate in overnight weekends at camp. Each weekend has a special theme!

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Job Shadowings

Job shadowings take place after school and on school vacations. Read more about upcoming events and sign up. Spots can fill quickly!

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Tutoring

Students need to sign up in advance for each semester. Each student in the program is matched up with a volunteer tutor for a weekly evening session.

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Career Fair

The Career Fair is Saturday, March 2, 2024. The Annual Career Fair is a full day of interactive workshops and activities to learn about future career options.

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Useful Links

Check out links to updating your contact info, and to helpful resources.

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