SeriousFun Children's Network Employee Directory
Individual and Family ServicesConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
SeriousFun Children's Network is a nonprofit organization in the individual and family services field that operates a global network of camps and programs for children with serious illnesses and their families. All offerings are provided free of charge, and the network comprises independently managed and financed sites. It was founded by Paul Newman in 1988 and is based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its programs target children with serious illnesses and their families, aiming to foster independence, resilience and personal growth. Within the nonprofit sector, SeriousFun collaborates with research and partner organizations to understand the outcomes of its residential camp experiences. A notable development in its recent history is a 2021 partnership with the American Institutes for Research to conduct a study on the influence of camp participation.