Creating A World of Possibility
SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Paul Newman, empowers kids facing serious medical challenges to find joy, discover belonging and reimagine what’s possible through our global network of 30 independently owned and operated camps and programs, free of charge.
30
Camps and Programs Worldwide
2M+
Camp Experiences Delivered
50+
Serving Children from 50+ Countries
150+
Medical Conditions
FREE
of Charge
Hope Starts Here
Our Camps & Programs
Across four continents, SeriousFun member camps and programs enable unique, adaptive, and medically-supported experiences that empower children to embrace life beyond the limitations of their medical conditions.
The Founder of Fun Paul Newman
Learn how Hollywood legend and philanthropist started it all with one simple thought: Kids with serious illnesses should get a chance to simply be kids.
Stories of Impact
Discover how SeriousFun is making a difference
You Helped Liam Find His People
“Since it was a camp for all people, I knew that I would really belong here.” ~Liam Born weighing just 13 ounces, Liam entered the world with a mere 6% chance of survival. His early life was a delicate balancing act of 14 surgeries, countless blood transfusions, and constant support from breathing devices. Every day…
You Helped Liam Find His People
“Since it was a camp for all people, I knew that I would really belong here.” ~Liam Born weighing just 13 ounces, Liam entered the world with a mere 6% chance of survival. His early life was a delicate balancing act of 14 surgeries, countless blood transfusions, and constant support from breathing devices. Every day…
You Helped Them Be Friends First, Patients Second
“I never thought a child would come up to me and say, ’Look, Mom, he shakes like me.’ It really moved me.” Federico’s mom Riccardo and Federico’s story begins not at camp, but at a place most families never want to know well: the pediatric ward. It was there that both boys faced leukemia together,…
You Helped Áine Climb Again
A sudden loss of balance on a family holiday was all it took to turn the lives of Áine and her family upside down. At seven years old, Áine was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Overnight, her new normal became one filled with hospitals, seemingly endless months of chemotherapy, and the long road of recovery. During treatment, Áine had lost much…
You Helped Hannah Find Her Team, Her Voice, and Her Way Forward
“To spend a week without being asked what’s wrong… that’s powerful.” Hannah arrived at Victory Junction, the SeriousFun camp in North Carolina, with a love for basketball and a quiet hope to belong. Too often in her life, people noticed her wheelchair before they noticed her talent. At camp, everything changed. She was seen first…
Help Us Change the Game
Volunteer your time, donate to make a difference, or partner with us to create possibilities for children with serious medical conditions —one game, one smile, one moment at a time.