Category: Impact Stories

How Time Apart At Camp Brought A Mom & Daughter Closer Together
We caught up with Léa and her mother, Pascale, who spent many months in the hospital battling Léa's cancer. Camp offered newfound friendships, hope, and confidence for them both.
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Camp Really is a Place for Everyone: Reflections from a Volunteer
Elle heard about camp one evening at home in her living room and hasn't looked back since. Read, in her own words, why she volunteers.
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Lives Built Together on a Mutual Love for Camp
Three stories of lives built on a mutual love for all things camp — including volunteering, adventure, and friendship — shared by the couples themselves.
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When We Show Kids Their Worth, They Thrive: A Letter From Ethiopia
Read about Lemlem's first-hand experience in the field, and how silly celebrations are transforming kids' lives.
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The Power of Camp Addis: Tedi’s Story
Tewodros Daniel had faced a lifetime of stigma and discrimination because of his HIV status in Ethiopia—until camp. He tells his story.
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For Children Living With HIV, It’s More Than Just Camp
Learn how SeriousFun is working with partners to impact the lives of campers in low-resource areas around the world.
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Camp Isn’t Just For Kids. It’s Fun For The Whole Family.
For moms like Kadee, it can be hard to find the kind of space where her family is welcomed & loved in equal measure. Thankfully, camp is just the spot.
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Meet the Camp Family Who Saved Michigan Man’s Life
When we catch up with Dr. Skip after saving a life with his daughter Meredith this past May, he tells all about his career in medicine, and his dance moves too.
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4 Incredible Things That Happen At Camp
Attending camp can encourage healthy psychosocial development, self-esteem, and resilience. Here are four reasons why camp is beneficial for everyone involved!
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Serving Children with Rare Diseases: A Parent’s Perspective
Mom of two, Lynn, shares about her son's struggles and triumphs with a rare disease, hemophilia A, and why SeriousFun camps matter to families like hers.
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