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, 9About Camps
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 AlumCamp Team
OUR IMPACT
96 %
of parents / caregivers would recommend The Fresh Air Fund's summer programs to family and friends
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
85
of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs
90 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more open to trying new things after participating in a Fresh Air program
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident after going to camp
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more comfortable in new environments after going to camp
2,000
more than 2,000 s'mores were eaten at camp this summer
93 %
of parents / caregivers said their child has a better understanding of what it takes to be a leader after participating in the Teen Leadership Program
2,000
acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
96 %
of parents / caregivers would recommend The Fresh Air Fund's summer programs to family and friends
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
85
of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs
90 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more open to trying new things after participating in a Fresh Air program
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident after going to camp
85 %
of parents / caregivers said their child is more comfortable in new environments after going to camp
2,000
more than 2,000 s'mores were eaten at camp this summer
2,000
acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation
87 %
of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp
It’s Summer All Year Long
WHEN YOU FOLLOW @THEFRESHAIRFUND
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Benefit! We announced an exciting new focus for one of our camps that highlights our commitment to investing in future leaders. This summer, Camp Tommy will be our dedicated leadership camp, helping campers ages 15-17 build confidence, community and leadership skills.
A big Fresh Air thank you to our incredible host, Fresh Air alum and board member, June Ambrose (@juneambrose) and to Mia DeShong, Fresh Air alum; Jai’den, Fresh Air camper; and Kanston McIver, Director of Camp Tommy and Learning Development Manager, for sharing their inspiring Fresh Air experiences. Congratulations to Lisa Jackson, Program Director of SCAN-Harbor’s Reverend T. Wendell Foster Recreation Center (@scan_harbor), the recipient of The Fresh Air Fund`s inaugural Community Partner Excellence Award.
Lights, camera, focus! Our campers enjoy being behind the lens while learning how to capture a great photo! From photography to guitar, art and even archery, campers gain new interests and skills. #FreshAirFriday
Meet Quincy, 12, a first-time camper at Camp Hayden-Marks!
“It’s my first summer at camp, and I`m having a lot of fun. I honestly like all the activities so far, but my favorite was learning how to garden. Camp is such a cool place!”
Sign your child up for sleepaway camp today! Link in bio.
Check out our latest video highlighting the inspiring young women in The Fund’s Young Women’s Giving Circle and learn what the program means to them! https://bit.ly/3F4CMq2
“I started going to YWGC back in 2019, as a camper and now as an advisor. I get to see it from a different point of view and really give guidance to the girls,” - Samantha
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