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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–15

The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy

Mid-Hudson Valley · ★ 4.5 (24 reviews)

A Fresh Air Fund camp for older boys, offering leadership development and outdoor challenges at Sharpe Reservation.

▌ Editor's read The Fresh Air Fund's website, freshair.org, loads successfully and details its mission to provide free summer experiences for NYC children. The organization, founded in 1877 by Reverend Willard Parsons, has been operating for 147 years. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The Fresh Air Fund operates several overnight camps, including Camp Tommy, and is clearly a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for 'The Fresh Air Fund' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many praising its positive impact on children's lives. Social media handles include @thefreshairfund on Instagram and TheFreshAirFund on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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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 12–15

The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 12–15
  • 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 Tommy

What ages does The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy accept?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Tommy cost?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy 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 Tommy's hours?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy 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.
Is The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy accredited?
Yes — The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 147 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy 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 Tommy provide lunch?
Yes — The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy 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 Tommy offer transportation?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy 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 Tommy compare to other specialty camps in Warwick?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Tommy 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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