Jordan River Village Information

Jordan River Village is a unique camp for children living with chronic, genetic or life-threatening diseases and children with disabilities. At the Village, children have the opportunity to forget they are sick, and experience the joys of childhood, build their confidence, and create friendships with children just like them, under full medical supervision and all for free. Our mission is to create opportunities for children coping with severe chronic diseases and their families, to reach beyond their illness, discover joy, self-confidence, and a world of possibilities - at no cost. Jordan River Valley is a member of the SeriousFun Network Camps and Programs. In 1988, the actor and philanthropist Paul Newman founded the first camp in Connecticut, USA - The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The premise was that every child has the right to have a life-changing experience - the adventures and real friendships of summer camp. He built the camp to help children escape the fear, pain and isolation of their medical condition and just enjoy life. Word of the camp spread around the world and soon, generous people were inspired to found new camps. More than two decades later, there is a community of over 30 camps and programs around the world, known as the SeriousFun Children's Network.