Brighter Futures for Children Facing Serious Challenges
At SeriousFun camps and programs, children with serious medical diagnoses find belonging, rediscover joy, and reimagine what’s possible, transforming their challenges into opportunities for growth and shaping stronger tomorrows.
Where Play Ignites Potential
We believe that fun is more than play: it’s a foundation. The laughter, friendships, and adventures children experience are Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that build resilience, confidence, and a lasting sense of possibility, helping them thrive long after camp ends.
Life-Changing Outcomes
SeriousFun camps and programs create moments of connection, confidence, and joy. As studies of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) show, these outcomes positively shape the futures of children living with serious medical diagnoses, even years later as adults.
Key findings are based on the responses from more than 2,200 camp alumnus in the Lasting Impacts of Camp Study conducted by the American Institutes for Research and SeriousFun Children’s Network.
Creating Pathways to Possibility: Our Theory of Change
Our Theory of Change drives life-changing experiences by centering on the unique needs of children with serious illnesses, fostering growth, connection, and access to care.
Real Stories, Real Impact
From a Cabin in the Woods to the Hallways of a Hospital, Study Finds SeriousFun Delivers the Same Powerful Impact
In April 2025, researchers from Dublin City University, University College Dublin, and King’s College London published an independent study titled Exploring the Conceptual Value of Different Programme Models in SeriousFun Children’s Network. Funded by SeriousFun and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the study set out to answer a powerful question: What makes each SeriousFun program format truly valuable…
Character, Courage, and Camp: Empowering Youth Through Leadership
We’re excited to share the results of a newly completed joint research initiative between SeriousFun Children’s Network and the American Camp Association (ACA):“Promoting Character in Counselors: Training Programs for Medical Specialty Camps.” Supported by the John Templeton Foundation, this groundbreaking project has advanced the field of youth development by exploring how character strengths can be…
Study Reveals Improved Sense of Purpose in Medical Volunteers
Medical professionals find healing at SeriousFun camps: A groundbreaking study reveals how volunteering at SeriousFun camps reduces stress, fosters meaningful connections, and re-energizes the passion for medicine. Discover how these experiences transform both caregivers and kids.
Be the Spark of Change
Every action counts in creating brighter futures for kids with serious illnesses, and their families. Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, or partner with us, your support brings joy, connection, and life-changing experiences to deserving children and families around the globe.