What ages does The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp accept?

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp cost?

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

Who runs The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp?

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 37 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provide lunch?

Yes — The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Specialty · Ages 7–17

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

New Haven · ★ 4.8 (104 reviews)

A camp for seriously ill children, providing a fun and safe environment at no cost to families.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, seriousfun.org, is the homepage for the SeriousFun Children's Network, which includes The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The network was founded by Paul Newman in 1988, indicating over 37 years of operation. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp specifically offers both day and overnight programs for children with serious illnesses and their families, completely free of charge. The SeriousFun website mentions a commitment to safety and medical care, though specific background check language for staff was not explicitly found on the network's general site. The network has a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and families. The camp is a nonprofit organization. Social media handles for the network are @seriousfun_camps on Instagram and SeriousFunChildrensNetwork on Facebook. While the network emphasizes high standards, specific ACA accreditation for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp itself was not found directly through the SeriousFun website or a quick ACA directory search.

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Since 198937+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1989 (37 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Specialty
Ages: 7–17
Address: 555 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Phone: (203) 777-0522
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Free of charge

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

What ages does The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp accept?: The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp cost?: The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp?: The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 37 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provide lunch?: Yes — The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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