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 Changed Violet’s Life and Now She’s Paying It Forward
“Camp taught me I’m more than my diagnosis. It gave me the confidence to lead and the courage to speak up.” – Violet As a kid living with HIV, Violet faced stigma and isolation in her community. She was uncertain of her future: What could a happy and healthy life with HIV look like? For…
You Changed Violet’s Life and Now She’s Paying It Forward
“Camp taught me I’m more than my diagnosis. It gave me the confidence to lead and the courage to speak up.” – Violet As a kid living with HIV, Violet faced stigma and isolation in her community. She was uncertain of her future: What could a happy and healthy life with HIV look like? For…
You Helped Liloo Find Freedom and Belonging She’ll Carry for Life
“We are outside, there are nurses who are there to monitor just in case. We are free, we are peaceful. I don’t think about the illness, about things like that. My heart is more at peace.” ~Liloo From the moment Liloo arrived at L’ENVOL, the SeriousFun camp in France, she encountered something she’d never come…
A Lifetime of Impact: How Camp Shaped Babu
Watching the children leave their worries behind, laughing, and embracing every moment was deeply inspiring. It showed me that, despite life’s challenges, we have the strength to rise above and find joy. ~ Babu Seenappa When Babu first arrived at Camp Rainbow, a SeriousFun program run in partnership with the renowned healthcare and research organization…
Oxygen Tubes and Zip Lines: Redefining Possibilities at Camp
Laughter, zip-lining, and life-changing experiences—this isn’t a dream, it’s what happens when medical expertise meets boundless possibility. Dr. Laura Blaisdell reveals a remarkable weekend at The Painted Turtle.
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.
