Camps for Under-Served Communities
The Fresh Air Fund- Camp Mariah
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Camp Overview
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer opportunities to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities. Every summer, 3,000 campers attend one of their five overnight camps on a beautiful property 65 miles north of New York City. Each camp offers a well-rounded experience with activities ranging from photography, ceramics, robotics and creative writing to recreation, swimming and outdoor adventure. The Fresh Air Fund hires over 450 staff members from around the world to work at their camps in a variety of roles and staff members are hired to work at a specific Fresh Air Fund camp. Details about each individual camp can be found online at: www.freshair.org/summer-camping-program
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill at the recruitment fair. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure skills
Looking to hire counsellors with Music skills
Looking to hire counsellors with Waterfront & Lifeguarding skills
Looking to hire counsellors with Science & Technology skills
Getting to know the camp!
Meet us at the next job fair and grab the opportunity to get a job right away! Get ready for an unforgettable summer!
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07 November 2026
Edinburgh Camp Job Fair
Join us in Edinburgh on Saturday 7th November for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
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08 November 2026
Birmingham Camp Job Fair
Join us in Birmingham on Sunday 8th November for the opportunity to get hired on the spot and secure your place at camp for an unforgettable summer.
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Staff will receive one day and one night off during each camp session as well as time off in between camp sessions.
Staff Qualities
The most admirable quality in a Fresh Air Fund staff member is a commitment to work with children from underserved communities. We are looking for applicants who have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth. Counselors should be flexible, energetic, patient, creative, comfortable in the outdoors, self-motivated, enjoy group living and have the ability to work as part of a team. Staff should be prepared for a challenging and rewarding summer!