Southampton Fresh Air Home

Southampton Fresh Air Home offers a Summer Camp Program for children and young adults with physical disabilities. The program includes adapted sports, arts and crafts, computers, cooking, games, off-site trips, and 24-hour care. It also offers day camp, year-round programs for current campers and alumni campers, and weekend off-season programming during the school year.

Programs

• Summer Camp Program — 8-18 · One-week and two-week overnight sessions; three-week sessions also stated · A sleep-away camp for children and young adults with physical disabilities. Includes adapted sports, arts and crafts, computers, cooking, games, off-site trips, and 24-hour care.
• Day Camp — 8-18 · Day camp option mentioned on the home page and financial assistance page.
• Year-Round Programs — Outside of the summer camp season · Programs for current campers and alumni campers.
• Off-Season Programming — Weekend programs during the school year · Off-season weekends for smaller groups of children to revisit friendships and enjoy seasonal activities; transportation provided.

At a glance

• General schedule: Two three-week summer camp sessions are stated, plus a one-week program for younger children and children who require a higher level of nursing care. The program page also states one-week or two-week sessions, with one-week placements during the second session and limited one-week spaces in the first and third sessions.

About the provider

Southampton Fresh Air Home was established in 1901 and has served youth with physical disabilities for 125 years. Its mission is to empower children and young adults with physical disabilities through enriching recreational and educational experiences, and to help children develop physically, emotionally, and educationally while fostering self-esteem, maturity, and independence. Leadership includes Executive Director Thomas Naro, Camp Director David Billingham, Event Coordinator Patricia Lynch, Assistant Camp Director Kiara Esteves, Program Manager Emma Herrmann, Infirmary and Camper Care Coordinator Eilis Welsh, and Facilities Coordinator Terrell Jones.

Financial aid is available. No child is denied an opportunity to be a camper because of inability to pay. There is a $100 deposit due for all campers, payable only once accepted. Camp deposits are non-refundable. Donations and tickets to fundraising events are non-refundable.

Last updated September 7, 2026.