Located in beautiful upstate New York, Camp Fiver is a four hour trip from New York City. Camp Fiver 's 129-acre refuge includes a lake, a river, and woodlands, as well as fields suitable for a variety of recreational activities. The 3,500 square foot dining hall is at the camp's center and offers views of the entire property—the learning center, the health center, the horse barn, the athletic fields, the swimming pool—all framed by rolling hills.

The Whole Self program, Fiver's character development program, is the core of the Fiver experience. Whole Self values are woven into all activities offered at camp, including horseback riding, boating, dance, soccer, tennis, basketball, weaving, creative writing, environmental education, swimming, and more!

Criteria for admission into Fiver programs includes: economic (free or reduced lunch eligibility according to USDA guidelines), affiliation with a community partner organization, age 8 or 9 at the time of enrollment and a motivation to dream and to succeed as recognized by a teacher or school representative.

Potential children and parents learn about Fiver programs during an informational session held at their school or community center. After their first summer at camp, Fiver kids are welcomed into all year-round programming.

While at camp, children live in cabins or platform tents and take part in a variety of activities while learning how to make positive life choices. During the evening, campers participate in campfires, talent shows and large group games. One hundred campers attend during each of four sessions for a total of 400 campers throughout the summer. Children progress through the LEARN, TAP, LEAD and SERVE programs during their ten years in the Fiver program. Each program brings new challenges and develops new skills.    

College-age counselors lead and teach the Fiver kids while serving as excellent role models. Counselors are recruited from Fiver partner organizations and universities throughout the United States. Several international staff members complete the counseling team and provide a global perspective for our children.   The summer staff also includes leadership team members, activity specialists, lifeguards, nurses, and kitchen, maintenance and office personnel.

Each summer, Camp Fiver receives a permit from the Department of Health prior to opening our doors to children. Fiver is also accredited by the American Camp Association.