SeriousFun Children's Network

SeriousFun Children's Network
Founded 1988
Founder Paul Newman
Website https://www.seriousfunnetwork.org
Formerly called
 The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps

Mission

To create opportunities for children and their families to reach beyond serious illness and discover joy, confidence and a new world of possibilities, always free of charge. - Find more details at http://www.seriousfunnetwork.org/about-us/mission#sthash.RfXFvmVH.dpuf

About

SeriousFun Children’s Network is known internationally and made up of 30 camps and programs that have served children from over 50 countries and five continents. The global partnership program allows us to bring camp to limited resource areas around the world like Africa and Latin America Designed around the principle of purposeful play, creative staff members and volunteers ensure that every child experiences success and gains the confidence to try new and exciting things in a supportive environment. We offer a diverse range of adaptive programs, such as ropes courses, sports programs and equestrian arenas, as well as the traditional camp activities like swimming, boating, arts and crafts and campfires. For more information about the SeriousFun Children's Network visit: 

http://www.seriousfunnetwork.org/camps-and-programs/about-camps#sthash.iOTjh2aQ.dpuf

Former Name and Model

The SeriousFun Children's Network, formerly known as the Hole in the Wall Camps and The Association of Hole In The Wall Camps, is a worldwide affiliation of over 30 Camps and programs for s[1][2]They are modeled after the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the U.S. state of Connecticut, founded by Paul Newman in 1988.

Who we Serve

The camps serve children who are seriously ill, including those with HIV/AIDS, Sickle-cell disease, cancer, and other serious illnesses. All programs are free to both campers and their families.[1] Between 1988 and 2013 (inclusive), SeriousFun Network camps have served over 337,000 children from over forty countries.[3]

Cost

SeriousFun Children’s Network camps are free for campers and their families.

Age Range

SeriousFun Children’s Network camps are for children 6-16 at most locations.

Member camps

North America

Europe

Middle East

Asia

Global Partnership Program (GPP)

Africa

Asia

Caribbean

South America

Partnerships

On February 17, 2015 the Ben & Jerry's co-founders appeared on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and unveiled a new flavor of ice cream, The Tonight Dough, which all of its proceeds go to the SeriousFun Children's Network.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 home page, Hole in the Wall Camps, retrieved 2008-06-15
  2. ↑ Camp says it's unaffected by health of founder, Paul Newman, Newsday.com, retrieved 2008-06-15
  3. ↑ "SeriousFun Impact". Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  4. ↑ "Ben & Jerry's launches the Tonight Dough ice cream inspired by Jimmy Fallon". Retrieved 19 Feb 2015.

External links

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