Fresh Air Fund Programs
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer vacations in the country to more than 1.7 million New York City children from disadvantaged communities. Each year, thousands of children visit volunteer host families in 13 states and Canada through the Friendly Town Program or attend one of five Fresh Air Fund camps.
The Friendly Town Program
Through The Fund’s Friendly Town Program, close to 5,000 children visit volunteer host families each summer in rural and suburban communities.
Summer Camping
Each summer, 3,000 children enjoy themselves at one of the five Fresh Air camps in upstate New York.
Year-Round Camping
Throughout the year, The Fresh Air Fund utilizes its facilities at Sharpe Reservation to offer camping and educational opportunities to a variety of organizations and associations. In response to the events of September 11th, 2001, The Fund has extended its weekend camping programs to the children and families affected by the tragedy.
Career Awareness Program
The Career Awareness Program focuses on expanding the educational and career options of New York City adolescents.
Our History
The Fresh Air Fund has been serving children from New York City’s toughest neighborhoods for more than 130 years.
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Alumni Network
The Fresh Air Fund is looking for anyone who has participated in our Friendly Town or Summer Camping programs to join our newly created Alumni Network.
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