Keewaydin Foundation Competitors

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to more than 25,000 seriously ill children and family members annually – all completely free of charge. For many of these children and families, Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn., in 40 hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities, and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Tawonga is a youth, teen and family-serving organization offering premier Jewish residential summer camp experiences outside Yosemite National Park in addition to year-round programming in the San Francisco Bay Area. For 100 years, Tawonga has served as a leader in Jewish camping, fostering in children and families a deep connection to nature, community and Judaism within a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. At Tawonga, children and teens have immersive experience in nature, explore joyous Judaism, build self esteem and make lifelong friendships. Tawonga serves children in age from 7-17 with program offerings ranging from 1-3 weeks throughout the summer. In addition, six Family Camp weekends are offered from May through September. Tawonga is American Camp Association accredited with a staff to camper ratio of 1:1.5.

For 40 years, Camp Sunshine has provided hope, joy and community through unique experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. At our pristine campus on Sebago Lake in Maine, more than 60,000 children, siblings, parents, and caregivers from all 50 states and 27 countries have come together for fun-filled, year-round sessions with families just like theirs. And, thanks to the incredible support of donors and volunteers, our programs are 100% free. Camp Sunshine is where families can focus on recharging, together, in a safe space with medical support available. Camp Sunshine is where families discover a community who understands. Camp Sunshine is where families find family. Learn more: www.campsunshine.org.