Welcome to the SFAH Family!
What is the
Southampton Fresh Air Home?
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Nonprofit residential center offering summer camp sessions and year-round programs for youth with physical disabilities.
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Committed to helping our children develop physically, emotionally, and educationally.
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Our goal is to foster self-esteem, maturity and independence through a broadly balanced program.
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Fully wheelchair accessible while also operating under strict safety, sanitation, staffing, and program guidelines.
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Operating since 1901...124 years and counting!
SFAH's Summer Program
(June - August)
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Dedicated to children and young adults (ages 8-18) with physical disabilities
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40-50 campers in each of the three sessions.
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Overnight residential camp for 1- or 2- week sessions.
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Campers divided into 4 groups with each group having 8 counselors with them (2:1 ratio campers:counselor)
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8-9 on-site activities per group each day as well as many additional clubs, and off-site trips.
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Popular camper activities include swimming, sports games, adaptive video game room, arts & crafts, meditation, and MORE!
SFAH's Year-Round Programs
(September - April)
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All programs focus on recreation, independent living, and socialization.
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Mini Sessions (campers)
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Day Trips (campers)
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SFAH Socials (campers & alumni)
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Special Events (campers & alumni)
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'After Campfire' Podcast (all-ages)
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Parent Resource Seminars (campers & alumni)
SFAH's Alumni Programs
(Summer and Year-Round)
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Give young adults the community, support, and life-skills that they need as they transition into adulthood.
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Summer leadership and vocational training program dedicated to recent alumni and young adults (16-24 years old)
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Summer program provides real-world work experience in key areas such as:
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administration & secretarial responsibilities
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one-on-one mentoring of other youth
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wheelchair mechanics & general maintenance
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Year-Round Program includes:
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Home Away from Home - Independent Living Weekends (16-24 year olds)
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Travel and transportation mentorship (16-24 year olds)
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Lifeskill Advisory (16-24 year olds)
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Campers Give Back - Assisting with fundraisers, events, and other programing
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