Association of Hole in the Wall Camps

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp offers year round, medically supervised camps and outreach programs for children with serious illnesses and their families. Programs include residential summer camp sessions, family weekends, hospital outreach, and community based activities designed to bring joy, connection, and "a different kind of healing." All services are provided completely free of charge. The organization operates from its main camp in Ashford, Connecticut, with an administrative office in New Haven, and is part of the Serious Fun Children's Network. Programs primarily serve families throughout the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions, with a new Maryland location expanding access.