a child’s life

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, 9

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 Alum

Friendly Towns

Visiting a volunteer host family is a unique and fun opportunity for children ages 8-14 to travel to a new place and make new friends.

Favorite activities include going to the beach, playing in the backyard, riding bicycles, barbeques, swimming and more!

Friendly Towns is a great chance to experience something new outside of your comfort zone.

Brandon, 15

It was a great week of fun outdoor activities. We were all so happy to be together, and the time went by way too fast!

Cristina, Host Parent

OUR IMPACT

of parents / caregivers would recommend The Fresh Air Fund's summer programs to family and friends

of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs

of youth said they felt more comfortable traveling to new places after their visit to Friendly Towns

of youth said they spent more time outdoors than usual during their visit to Friendly Towns

of youth said their visit to Friendly Towns helped them feel active and healthy

s'mores were eaten at camp this summer

of parents/guardians said their child was more open to trying new things after participating in a Fresh Air summer program

acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation

of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident being away from home after going to camp

of parents / caregivers would recommend The Fresh Air Fund's summer programs to family and friends

of parents / caregivers said their child learned important skills at camp of our summer staff were alumni of Fresh Air programs

of youth said they felt more comfortable traveling to new places after their visit to Friendly Towns

of youth said they spent more time outdoors than usual during their visit to Friendly Towns

of youth said their visit to Friendly Towns helped them feel active and healthy

s'mores were eaten at camp this summer acres of nature to explore at Sharpe Reservation

of parents / caregivers said their child is more confident being away from home after going to camp

It’s Summer All Year Long

WHEN YOU FOLLOW @THEFRESHAIRFUND

We’re celebrating this #FreshAirFriday by playing connect four with our friends at Camp Hidden Valley! #FreshAirFund .

On a beautiful sunny day at Camp ABC, what’s better than making friendship bracelets out of flowers with your camp bestie?! #FreshAirFund .

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Back-to-school season is here, and our campers are more prepared than ever! 📚 Through camp experiences, they`ve gained skills to help them return to the classroom with confidence. Check out our blog for 5 camp skills that will be beneficial this school year! Link in bio. .

Thank you to everyone who showed off their summer fun and sent in photos for the Friendly Towns Photo Contest! Here are a few of our favorites, and we can’t wait to share even more! It’s not too late to submit yours too – email them to communications@freshair.org #FreshAirFund .