Camp Tommy
Camp Tommy offers a traditional overnight camp experience for boys, focusing on outdoor activities and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real website for The Fresh Air Fund, which operates Camp Tommy. The website indicates that Camp Tommy is an overnight camp for boys aged 9-15, established in 1997 and named after George W. Tompkins. The Fresh Air Fund is a nonprofit organization, and while the specific page doesn't detail staff ratios or background checks for Camp Tommy, the broader organization's reputation suggests such measures are in place. The Fresh Air Fund has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 127 reviews, with many reviewers praising its positive impact on children. Social media handles found are @thefreshairfund on Instagram and TheFreshAirFund on Facebook. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under 'Camp Tommy' or 'The Fresh Air Fund' as an accredited camp, though the organization's long history suggests a commitment to safety and quality.
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Since 291997+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 9–12
Camp Tommy 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
- 29 (1997 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 9–12
- Address: 2443 NY-9D, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533, USA
- Phone: 800-367-6000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free for youth who live and go to school in NYC, and meet income eligibility requirements.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Tommy
- What ages does Camp Tommy accept?
- Camp Tommy 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 Camp Tommy cost?
- Camp Tommy doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for youth who live and go to school in NYC, and meet income eligibility requirements. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Tommy?
- Camp Tommy is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1997 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 Camp Tommy provide lunch?
- Yes — 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 Camp Tommy offer transportation?
- 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.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Tommy.
- Camp Belknap · Ages 7–15 · $1,638/week
- Camp Anita Bliss Coler (ABC) · Fishkill, NY · Ages 8–15
- Camp Belknap · Ages 7–15 · $1,438/week
- Yiddishland (Workers Circle) · Circle Lodge · Ages 8–17