SeriousFun Children's Network

Founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, SeriousFun Children’s Network is a global community of independently operated camps and programs that provide life-changing experiences to children living with serious medical conditions and their families, always free of charge. As Paul Newman put it, camp is where kids can “escape the pain, fear and isolation of their illness…” and “raise a little hell.”

A Global Network for Joy, Belonging, and Possibility
Inspired by the belief that every child deserves to experience the joy of childhood, SeriousFun camps and programs foster confidence, connection, and a deep sense of belonging. Across 30 medically safe camps and programs worldwide including residential camps, hospital-based outreach, family weekends, bereavement programs, and young adult retreats - children are free to try new things, laugh, heal, and grow, regardless of their diagnosis or challenges they may face.

Reimagine What’s Possible

For children who’ve been told “no, you can’t,” we flip the script. SeriousFun camps and programs are all about “yes, you can.”

·       Kids with mobility devices can fly sky-high on the zip line.

·       Kids with sickle cell disease can swim without triggering a pain crisis.

·       Kids with heart conditions can soar down the mountain in adaptive skis.

Camp encourages kids and families to reimagine the impossible and dream big.