The Detroit Free Press began the Fresh Air Camp in 1906 to give underprivileged Detroit children the experience of two weeks of recreation in the countryside. Most were on their first trips away from home, their first rides in new modes of transportation – interurban trolleys, automobiles, buses – which brought them to a whole new world in only an hour. Until 1962 the camp gave children sunshine, fresh air, fun and good food. Generations of village residents shared in play and entertainment with the visiting children.
Wayside Sign – New Life for Children at the Detroit Free Press Fresh Air Camp

Object ID: 2013-020-002
Date: 2013
Collection: Camps, Sylvan Lake, TransportationSubjects: Wayside Sign
Fresh Air Camp

Object ID: 2003-005-018
Collection: CampsSubjects: Photo
Formerly Fresh Air Camp, the building in line with the middle tree was removed and became the existing Community Center. (Photo taken in 1958).
Fresh Air Camp Entertainment by Fezzey Family

Object ID: 2003-005-009
Date: 1940-1945
People: Fezzey, Blanche; Fezzey, Tats
Collection: Biography, Camps, Sylvan LakeTats and Blanche Fezzey entertaining children at Detroit Free Press Fresh Air Camp in the 1940’s.