Southampton Fresh Air Home for Crippled Children (SFAH)

The Southampton Fresh Air Home provides a residential camping experience to 150 children each summer. Our sports programs are adapted in unique and creative ways to make them accessible to all our campers. Swimming, sailing, tennis, golf and cycling are among The many outdoor activities. The arts and crafts studio is equipped and staffed to provide adaptive visual arts opportunities. There are computer science and assistive technology programs designed to provide age appropriate, meaningful activities. Sfah recently added a sensory garden and meditation room. All programs are designed to supplement and enhance learning, personal development and self confidence. Since its beginning in 1901, The Fresh Air Home has provided financial aid grants to families who cannot afford camp fees for their children with physical disabilities. Camp fees cover approximately 30% of The cost of a camper's stay. In addition to this support provided to every child who attends, 80% of campers receive financial aid to pay stated camp fees. All admission decisions are made without regard to race, creed or country of national origin. The camp accomodates boys and girls in equal numbers, and all campers have physical disabilities.

The facilities of The organization are now available for programs during The school year as well. Campers come for special respite weekends during The year from september through may; day trips and outings throughout The year to concerts, theater, sporting events, restaurants; life skills lab workshops offered focusing on independent living skills, job readiness, post-secondary educational options, personal care needs, and transportation training.