7-13 year old girls & boys
Unless noted, participant must be the age listed by 8/10/20
Returning children can reapply until age 18
14+ must be reinvited by a previous host family or one from the same area
Parents receive updates and photos from the host family during the trip.
Children’s access to technology and screen time rules are different with each host family.
Children stay with a host family in their home. They may live in the suburbs, a small town, or a rural area.
Staying with a host family is a unique and fun opportunity to travel to a new place and make new friends.
Favorite activities include learning to swim, going fishing, visiting local amusement parks, riding bikes, camping, stargazing, and making s’mores!
Many children return to the same host family each summer, and may visit the same family until age 18. Trips may be longer for returning children.
8-13 year old girls & 8-15 year old boys
Unless noted, participant must be the age listed by 8/10/20
Returning applicants can reapply until age 15
Returning teens who will be 16 or 17 years old by 06/29/20 can apply to the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program
Career Awareness Program applicants must be currently in the 6th grade and 11-12 years old by 06/29/20
Explorers Summer Learning Program applicants must be 11-12 years old by 07/13/20
Children are not allowed to bring phones.
We encourage letter writing.
Children live in a cabin with other campers and counselors.
Favorite activities include swimming lessons, hiking, making s’mores, arts and crafts, visiting the camp farm and planetarium, guitar lessons, and environmental science and STEM programming.
Many children return to camp for weekend camping retreats and can apply to participate in leadership programs.
Please call 1-800-367-0003 if you would like to speak with a member of The Fresh Air Fund’s Community Outreach Team about which program is the right fit for your child.
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