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The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler

Mid-Hudson Valley · ★ 4.5 (24 reviews)

A Fresh Air Fund camp for girls, focusing on outdoor activities and personal growth at Sharpe Reservation.

▌ Editor's read The Fresh Air Fund, established in 1877, offers free summer programs, including overnight camps like Camp Anita Bliss Coler, for children from New York City's underserved communities. The website, freshair.org, loads successfully and details their mission and various programs. While Camp Anita Bliss Coler is part of The Fresh Air Fund, the organization as a whole is not listed in the ACA directory. The organization explicitly states that all host families and staff undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The Fresh Air Fund has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising its positive impact on children's lives and the dedication of its staff. They operate as a nonprofit, providing a vital service to thousands of children annually, focusing on outdoor experiences and personal growth.
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Since 1879147+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1879 (147 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: sleep-away camp
  • Address: Sharpe Reservation, 436 Mombasha Rd, Warwick, NY 10990
  • Phone: (212) 897-8900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free sleepaway camps in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler

What ages does The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler accept?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler is open to children ages 9–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler cost?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free sleepaway camps in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler's hours?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler runs sleep-away camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 147 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler provide lunch?
Yes — The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler offer transportation?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler compare to other specialty camps in Warwick?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Anita Bliss Coler is one of 5 specialty camps in Warwick that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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