We Are SeriousFun
Where medical care and adventure go hand in hand so kids facing life’s toughest challenges can focus on just being kids.
Founded by Paul Newman, SeriousFun Children’s Network delivers medically safe, transformative camp experiences to children living with serious medical challenges — always free of charge.
1 in 5 children in the U.S. now live with a special healthcare need.
These children are 2–3x more likely to experience social isolation, anxiety, and lower self-esteem.*
At SeriousFun camps and programs, children with serious medical diagnoses find belonging, discover joy, and reimagine what’s possible, all at no cost to their families.
Meet Brie Kleinhenz
When medical need takes a back seat to fun, joy replaces worry
and possibility becomes the story they carry home.
For kids with complex medical challenges, every zipline, dance and warm fuzzy at a SeriousFun camp isn’t just a moment of fun: it’s a milestone.
A spark of courage. A feeling of belonging. A lasting reminder that they are capable, celebrated, and never alone.
Severe Food Allergy Support
Making sure every camper—regardless of medical diagnosis or dietary needs—can fully join in on the fun.
When medical needs stop leading every moment and kids know they are safe, they experience life differently. They laugh without hesitation. They try things that once felt out of reach. They meet others who understand their journey and realize they are not alone.