Topic: Testimonials
Camp Changed the Way I View Life & Nursing
Meet Lauren, a volunteer who found her appreciation for life – and the nursing career she loves – through camp.
Camp Made Me the Teacher I Am Today
Former camp staffer and current volunteer, Gidget, shares how camp shapes her teaching career, and what this means for her students in the classroom.
Rediscovering Hope: Nolan’s Story
Nolan lives with Eosinophilic esophagitis (known as EoE), an autoimmune disease that affects the digestive system and can make swallowing food nearly impossible. For kids like Nolan, it makes experiencing all the fun and joy of childhood a real challenge – except when at a SeriousFun camp.
Meet Braedon & The Pollman Family
Braedon was a typical child, until the age of five when a neurodegenerative disease slowly began stealing his ability to function normally. His mother Jill and father Bernd share their family’s transformative experience with camp.
Perspectives from the Field: Camp Near & Far
SeriousFun field mentor, Petra, reflects on what it means to bring camp to life in Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, eSwatini, Vietnam, and Botswana.
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.
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.
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.
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.