Category
April, 2025

The Fresh Air Fund’s Sugar Maple Celebration: Connecting Community Through the Wonders of Nature

Each year, The Fresh Air Fund’s Maple Celebration welcomes the arrival of spring with an enchanting festival set against the backdrop of the Sharpe Reservation’s natural beauty. This fun gath Read More

April, 2025

Adventures Today, Opportunities Tomorrow: Camp Mariah & The Career Awareness Program

Camp Mariah, the summer component of the Career Awareness Program (CAP), for students aged 12-15, blends outdoor adventures with year-round career exploration opportunities. Campers explore and e Read More

March, 2025

Tasheema Walker: What It Means to Be a Camp Counselor 

Tasheema Walker, a political science major from Long Island University, began her Fresh Air journey at Camp Hayden-Marks in 2017. “When I first applied to work at camp, I had never been to a sl Read More

Camper holding bow and arrow and learning archery.
January, 2025

Camp Junior: Community and Opportunity for Bronx Youth 

Camp Junior, in Harriman State Park, founded in 2019 in memory of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz, a 15-year-old victim of gang violence, is a safe and supportive environment for children aged Read More

December, 2024

Top Ten Fresh Air Memories of 2024 

We’re wrapping up 2024 by looking back at all the unforgettable moments we had with our campers that made the year so special. It was very difficult to choose from all the incredible memori Read More

Campers at Camp Hidden Valley enjoy spending time in the outdoors
November, 2024

Meet Our Campers 

Whether it’s mastering a new sport or visiting the model farm, summers with The Fresh Air Fund are the best time to explore the outdoors and discover new interests. With so many different Read More

en_USEnglish