AARON LYNETT / TORONTO STAR
Leslie Ferenc
On behalf of kids across the Greater Toronto Area who got the chance to
go to camp this summer, a great big shout out – from the heart – to
each and every donor who helped make dreams come true. You've shown
just how much you care ...
Donating to a kid's memory bank
Andrew Lahodynskyj
For his 11th birthday, Andrew Lahodynskyj asked his friends to make a donation to the Fresh Air Fun instead of gifts. Six years later, he's still a big supporter. The Star asked him to visit some of the camps to see how ...
Andrew Lahodynskyj
For his 11th birthday, Andrew Lahodynskyj asked his friends to make a donation to the Fresh Air Fun instead of gifts. Six years later, he's still a big supporter. The Star asked him to visit some of the camps to see how ...
Friends are a family at Towhee
Carola Vyhnak
HALIBURTON–It's not enough that Rebekka Peacock shares a cabin with six of her best friends. She wants to show her real attachment to them. So a noisy night of laughing and shoving heavy wooden beds around the room ...
Carola Vyhnak
HALIBURTON–It's not enough that Rebekka Peacock shares a cabin with six of her best friends. She wants to show her real attachment to them. So a noisy night of laughing and shoving heavy wooden beds around the room ...
There's nothing like the chance to be 11 again
Carola Vyhnak
You can't throw a reporter into a cabin full of girls young enough to be your grandchildren and expect smooth sailing – or sleeping.
Carola Vyhnak
You can't throw a reporter into a cabin full of girls young enough to be your grandchildren and expect smooth sailing – or sleeping.
History of The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
By helping children, we're helping to build a brighter
future for our city!
Photos: Fresh Air fun
The Toronto Star's Fresh Air Fund helps send kids to camp who might not otherwise get the chance. Photographer Aaron Lynett visited several camps and offers scenes of the summer (so far).
Screenings are ticket to very happy campers
Leslie Ferenc
When it comes to needy kids, Torontonians will line up for hours to offer a helping hand.
Musing on the `nature' of life
Leslie Ferenc
KERNICK LAKE—Sick!
Swimming, birdie-ball golf and a lesson in self-defence
Carola Vyhnak
Camp Moshava isn't all fun and games. While there's plenty of time devoted to water sports, crafts and other traditional camping activities, there's also a strong focus on life skills, says camp director ...
Rain or shine, kids always have fun at Camp Kirk
Carola Vyhnak
KIRKFIELD, Ont.–It doesn't rain in Camp Kirk.
Dear Mom and Dad: Having a Merry old time
Carola Vyhnak
PERTH – Jenna took her neatly folded pyjamas out of her suitcase and put them back in the dresser drawer. It was the 12-year-old's way of saying she wanted to stay.
Young campers take bear essentials
Carola Vyhnak
AN ISLAND IN PIGEON LAKE–Things a child can't live without, even for a week: Harry Potter, playing cards, dance music; Harry Potter, teen magazines, Irish Spring soap; did we say Harry Potter?
Wabana, a haven for tough kids
Carola Vyhnak
Jaicyea Smith's life began to change five years ago. That was the summer she attended Camp Wabana for the first time.
`Each one has their little moment of glory'
Carola Vyhnak
LAKEFIELD–Dylan should be swimming.
Moms, kids get special treatment
Carola Vyhnak
The best part about summer vacation for Samantha Day is the smiles on her children's faces.
Anything goes at Awakening
Leslie Ferenc
What happens when the contents of a cooler – some macaroni, a big hunk of cheddar, sausage, garlic, hot peppers and celery – are mixed into a pot and cooked up over a roaring campfire?
Marygrove is a `feel-good' place
Leslie Ferenc
Girls may be made of sugar and spice and everything nice but they sure do make a heck of a lot of noise when they're having fun.
A place for all at Wanakita
Leslie Ferenc
KOSHLONG LAKE–"Wanakita" – an Ojibwa word that means "let's work together."
A special place to feel at home
Leslie Ferenc
Everyone is special in their own way
Camp tapping into girl power
Leslie Ferenc
GEORGIAN BAY–The sun has come out and so have the campers at Tapawingo where girl power rules.
Everyone's welcome at Crossroads
Leslie Ferenc
TORRANCE, Ont.–When Horatio speaks, Noah Mandau listens. So do all the other campers at Crossroads.
Joyful rush of fun for diabetic campers
Leslie Ferenc
Can you lead Mortimer to a snack and make him eat it?
Peace, friendship and a clean sweep
Leslie Ferenc
LAKE JOSEPH, ONT.–An old worn-out broom painted silver is the most sought-after item at Camp Ekon. Acquiring it takes great courage, unflinching stamina and true grit.
At Camp Winston, kids `Tic Together'
Leslie Ferenc
KILWORTHY, Ont.–It takes one to understand one and at Camp Winston, the kids "Tic Together."
Centre gives kids a place to play and also pray
Leslie Ferenc
A group of elderly women, white aprons tied neatly around their waists, are gathered outside the dining hall listening intently to Teopoli Radio.
Friendship the heart of Big Canoe
Leslie Ferenc
Every inch of ceiling in the craft shack is covered in brightly coloured graffiti and tagged with the names of thousands of kids who've left their mark at Camp Big Canoe.
Camp brings out the animal in kids
Leslie Ferenc
It's a zoo at Camp Couchiching, where the animals have taken over.
Leslie Ferenc
When it comes to needy kids, Torontonians will line up for hours to offer a helping hand.
Musing on the `nature' of life
Leslie Ferenc
KERNICK LAKE—Sick!
Swimming, birdie-ball golf and a lesson in self-defence
Carola Vyhnak
Camp Moshava isn't all fun and games. While there's plenty of time devoted to water sports, crafts and other traditional camping activities, there's also a strong focus on life skills, says camp director ...
Rain or shine, kids always have fun at Camp Kirk
Carola Vyhnak
KIRKFIELD, Ont.–It doesn't rain in Camp Kirk.
Dear Mom and Dad: Having a Merry old time
Carola Vyhnak
PERTH – Jenna took her neatly folded pyjamas out of her suitcase and put them back in the dresser drawer. It was the 12-year-old's way of saying she wanted to stay.
Young campers take bear essentials
Carola Vyhnak
AN ISLAND IN PIGEON LAKE–Things a child can't live without, even for a week: Harry Potter, playing cards, dance music; Harry Potter, teen magazines, Irish Spring soap; did we say Harry Potter?
Wabana, a haven for tough kids
Carola Vyhnak
Jaicyea Smith's life began to change five years ago. That was the summer she attended Camp Wabana for the first time.
`Each one has their little moment of glory'
Carola Vyhnak
LAKEFIELD–Dylan should be swimming.
Moms, kids get special treatment
Carola Vyhnak
The best part about summer vacation for Samantha Day is the smiles on her children's faces.
Anything goes at Awakening
Leslie Ferenc
What happens when the contents of a cooler – some macaroni, a big hunk of cheddar, sausage, garlic, hot peppers and celery – are mixed into a pot and cooked up over a roaring campfire?
Marygrove is a `feel-good' place
Leslie Ferenc
Girls may be made of sugar and spice and everything nice but they sure do make a heck of a lot of noise when they're having fun.
A place for all at Wanakita
Leslie Ferenc
KOSHLONG LAKE–"Wanakita" – an Ojibwa word that means "let's work together."
A special place to feel at home
Leslie Ferenc
Everyone is special in their own way
Camp tapping into girl power
Leslie Ferenc
GEORGIAN BAY–The sun has come out and so have the campers at Tapawingo where girl power rules.
Everyone's welcome at Crossroads
Leslie Ferenc
TORRANCE, Ont.–When Horatio speaks, Noah Mandau listens. So do all the other campers at Crossroads.
Joyful rush of fun for diabetic campers
Leslie Ferenc
Can you lead Mortimer to a snack and make him eat it?
Peace, friendship and a clean sweep
Leslie Ferenc
LAKE JOSEPH, ONT.–An old worn-out broom painted silver is the most sought-after item at Camp Ekon. Acquiring it takes great courage, unflinching stamina and true grit.
At Camp Winston, kids `Tic Together'
Leslie Ferenc
KILWORTHY, Ont.–It takes one to understand one and at Camp Winston, the kids "Tic Together."
Centre gives kids a place to play and also pray
Leslie Ferenc
A group of elderly women, white aprons tied neatly around their waists, are gathered outside the dining hall listening intently to Teopoli Radio.
Friendship the heart of Big Canoe
Leslie Ferenc
Every inch of ceiling in the craft shack is covered in brightly coloured graffiti and tagged with the names of thousands of kids who've left their mark at Camp Big Canoe.
Camp brings out the animal in kids
Leslie Ferenc
It's a zoo at Camp Couchiching, where the animals have taken over.
Fresh Air Fund
What I'd take to camp
Making magic at Keeping the Circle Strong's sweat lodge
Teen's love of helping grew along with him
Sun, fun and leaders-in-training
Camp aims to hook kids on science
A celebration of silence
Jane-Finch kids blossom in Temagami
Today's campers future mentors
Teacher inspires the love of helping others
Kids receive gift of royal proportions
Beach's needy kids find a haven at local day camp
Applegrove's diversity helps neighbourhood kids blossom
Santa overdressed, children overjoyed
Starry-eyed kids keep returning for 'a great time'
City kids get taste of farm life
Youth embrace leadership roles
Camp geared to tweener kids
Close to home, new worlds to explore
Lakeside site awash in fun
`Going beyond basketball'
Hair loss is Dovercourt club's gain
Little Trinity is big on parish
Arts camp shows kids they can do it
Finally, somewhere to fit in
Campers gearing up to `bling' on summertime fun in the sun
