Our Impact
Who we Serve
For over 145 years, The Fresh Air Fund has provided life-changing summer experiences in the outdoors to children living in NYC’s underserved communities at no cost.
Communities 
Families 
of participating families would recommend The Fresh Air Fund to friends and family
Youth 
ages of youth who participated in The Fund’s 2025 summer programs
Expanding Opportunities
The Fresh Air Fund expands opportunities for New York City youth from underserved communities by investing in a child’s journey to learn, grow and thrive through new experiences in the outdoors. All programs are free of charge.
Read The Fresh Air Fund's Nature PaperNiyah 13, Fresh Air Fund participantThis is my first summer at camp and it has been amazing! The counselors really aim to understand us and make us feel heard. They help us advocate for ourselves and be confident – they are just the best. I did high ropes for the first time today and it was so much fun! I was nervous at first, but I just kept telling myself to be brave, which is why I’m so happy I came here.
THE POWER OF SUMMER
The impact of a Fresh Air experience extends beyond summer. Through The Fresh Air Fund’s summer programs, youth gain new perspectives and create new goals for the future.
88%
of parents / guardians said their child is more open to trying new things
80%
of campers said they got better at meeting people and making friends
87%
of parents / guardians said their child learned important skills
86%
of parents / guardians said their child is more confident
83%
of parents / guardians said their child is more comfortable in new environments
82%
of parents / guardians said their child has a greater desire to spend time outdoors
Leadership in Action
The Fresh Air Fund has a long history of providing leadership and professional development opportunities for young people. In summer 2025, The Fund hired more than 440 camp staff. 71 camp staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs.
Read our Summer 2025 ReportNoah, 9, CamperCamp is a place where you get to have fun and make a lot of new friends. I made friends easily this summer and I can’t wait to come back next summer!
