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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–15

The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Mariah

Mid-Hudson Valley · ★ 4.5 (24 reviews)

A Fresh Air Fund camp for older children, focusing on career awareness and college exploration 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. The organization has been operating since 1877, indicating a long-standing commitment to its mission. While Camp Mariah is a specific program, the website focuses on the broader Fresh Air Fund. The organization explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The program type is overnight, with children staying at various camps, including Camp Mariah. The Fresh Air Fund is a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for 'The Fresh Air Fund' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 144 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on children's lives. The website features Instagram (@thefreshairfund) and Facebook (TheFreshAirFund) handles.
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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 Mariah 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
Not verified
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: mixed

Frequently asked about The Fresh Air Fund - Camp Mariah

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