Bring Joy to a Child. Rediscover the Joy in You.
Whether you’re a home chef, a builder, a gardener, an accountant, a teacher, a photographer—or something else entirely—your skills are needed at camp!
You don’t need medical experience. You just need heart.
Who Can Volunteer?
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Adults of all ages
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People who can give an hour or a whole week
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Students, retirees, and working professionals
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Medical and non-medical backgrounds
Whether you're leading a talent show or prepping meals in the kitchen, every role makes a difference.
Types of Volunteer Roles
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With Campers: Cabin counselor, activity leader, sports & arts support
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Behind the Scenes: Kitchen team, landscaping, maintenance, cabin prep
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Short-Term Support: Event volunteers, weekend help, hospital-based programs
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Medical Volunteers: Doctors, nurses, therapists, child life specialists (on-site medical support)
Help us meet our Year of SeriousFun goal! Let us know which locations interest you, and we’ll send you a list of SeriousFun camps with volunteer opportunities in/around those areas.
Our camps are seriously fun and doing serious good
We provide children living with serious illnesses with a spectacular camp experience and high-quality medical care, all in the safest and most supportive environment. And for the kids, it’s high-flying, friendship-building, memory-making fun.
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Camp experiences for children & family members since 1988
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Experiences for children & family members in 2022
344,000+
Volunteers supporting children, families & camps since 1988
Camp Locations in US
Discover our network of camps across the Northeast, where we create magical experiences for children and their families. From high-flying adventures to creative arts and crafts, our camps offer a diverse range of activities that cater to every child's needs and interests.
Camp Boggy Creek
A scenic camp in Seminole State Forest, with Florida Cracker-style buildings and activities like horseback riding, bear crafting, and fishing.
Camp Boggy Creek
A scenic camp in Seminole State Forest, with Florida Cracker-style buildings and activities like horseback riding, bear crafting, and fishing.
Flying Horse Farms, Ohio
Explore a 100-year-old red barn on 200 acres in the Midwest, a camp for ill children with a pool, gardens, 22 buildings, 2 lakes, and trails for fun and healing.
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Connecticut
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Conn. offers healing programs for ill children and families, with activities tailored for their needs and year-round outreach.
Camp Korey, Washington
Camp Korey in Mt. Vernon, WA, on 200 acres, offers free, adaptive programs for seriously ill children, promoting strength, bravery, and leadership through various activities.
North Star Reach, Michigan
Set on 105 acres in SE Michigan with lakes and nature, the camp serves the Great Lakes Region with a top health center staffed by medical professionals from 13 hospitals.
The Painted Turtle, California
The Painted Turtle camp helps children with serious medical conditions and their families through empowering experiences, fostering friendship, confidence, and independence.
Roundup River Ranch, Colorado
Roundup River Ranch in the Rockies, on 85 acres by the Colorado River at 6,300 feet, offers joy, courage, and friendship to campers and families through healing and fun.
Victory Junction, North Carolina
Victory Junction, a NASCAR-themed camp on 84 acres with rolling fields and trees, features a water park, mini-golf, zip line, bowling alley, and paddle boats for fun.