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The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks

Mid-Hudson Valley · ★ 4.5 (24 reviews)

A Fresh Air Fund camp for boys, offering traditional camp activities and outdoor experiences 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 children from New York City's underserved communities. While the specific Camp Hayden-Marks is mentioned as one of their camp locations, the website primarily focuses on the overarching Fresh Air Fund organization. The organization states it has been operating for 147 years, founded by Reverend Willard Parsons. It is clearly a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff and host families undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is overnight, offering children a chance to experience rural environments. Social media handles found are @thefreshairfund on Instagram and TheFreshAirFund on Facebook. The Fresh Air Fund has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 161 reviews, with many reviewers praising its positive impact on children's lives and the dedication of its staff. While the organization is well-established, it is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory.
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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 Hayden-Marks 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

How we verify these →

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 Hayden-Marks

What ages does The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks accept?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks 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 Hayden-Marks cost?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks 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 Hayden-Marks's hours?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks 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 Hayden-Marks?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks 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 Hayden-Marks provide lunch?
Yes — The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks 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 Hayden-Marks offer transportation?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks 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 Hayden-Marks compare to other specialty camps in Warwick?
The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Hayden-Marks 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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