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Founded by actor Paul Newman in 1988, this camp in the Connecticut countryside hosts more than 1,000 sick children every summer, and serves approximately 15,000 children a year total through its weekend and hospital outreach programs. More than half of these children come from low-income families. Campers are given the opportunity to perform typical camp activities like swimming, hiking, boating, and fishing — all of which are designed to include every camper regardless of his or her illness (there is even a pool designed specifically for children with sickle cell anemia).

Patch's Picks: Summer Camps

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded by the legendary actor Paul Newman as a place where children with life-threatening illnesses can discover that they, too, can make their mark in the world. Campers do everything from hot-air balloon riding to horseback riding to swimming. If your child is physically disabled consider the famed Hole in the Wall Camp as an excellent choice for them this summer.

An Evening with Eddie & the Gang - March 29th

C&S Wholesale Grocers Makes a Difference for Camp

An Evening with Eddie & the Gang

Turn Homemade Snowflakes into a Charity Event

Decorating for the winter can be snow much fun, no matter where you live, as long as you have the right tools. So leave the blowers off and keep the shovel parked; gear up with your scrape paper and scissors and make your own indoor blizzard. Need some help? Never fear! Check out The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for some guidance. You can even step up your efforts by making your fun project a fundraiser for The Hole in the Wall Gang with offers camps for seriously ill children.

Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Serves Seriously Ill Children

ALEXANDRIA, La (11/13/10)…Most adults will remember Paul Newman for his acting ability, piercing blue eyes and sex appeal, but campers at The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp will remember him for something entirely different—their visit to a place where they could retrieve some of their lost childhood and “raise a little hell.” ?

JetBlue Enters Connecticut Airspace

The airline is also expected to make a special donation to one of Connecticut's most beloved and well-known charities: The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which the late Paul Newman founded.

Julia Roberts: The Class Act

Once called the Hillary of Hollywood for her trailblazing—Julia Roberts was the first actress to get more than $20 million for a film—Roberts has used that money and clout for good. Since 1997 she’s supported Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang camp for children with grave illnesses. She also campaigns to fund research for Rett Syndrome (a neurodevelopmental disorder that can destroy kids’ ability to walk and speak) and serves on the board of Earth Biofuels, which promotes renewable energy.

Cortlandt 10-year-old to Sing at Lincoln Center Benefit

Sharing the stage with a group of big-time celebrities coming out for a benefit concert at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan tonight [0x04]— Bill Cosby, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, John Mellencamp, Keb' Mo' and Stevie Wonder — will be a talented young singer from Cortlandt.

Travelers Championship Gives 1.1 Million to Charities

The Travelers Championship announced that $1.1 million from 2010 tournament proceeds will go to two primary beneficiaries — The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and the Greater Hartford Jaycees — and more than 130 other charities.

Not-So-Snooty Event Takes Off Again to Benefit Children

New Haven Runner Wants Others to Pound the Pavement for a Good Cause

McBride, 24, finished the Leadville Trail to raise $12,500 for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded in 1988 by actor Paul Newman to serve 15,000 seriously ill children per year.

Keeping Paul Newman's Dream Alive in Ashford, CT

Keeping Paul Newman's Dream Alive

They'll gather in California, and Connecticut and New York. They include serious cyclists and recreational cyclists - some who can trek 100 miles, others who are happy to pedal their way toward 15 - but they both share a common cause: to raise funds for Paul Newman-inspired Hole in the Wall Camps across this country.

Camp Lifts the Spirit for Hartford AD Pat Meiser

Founded by actor/ philanthropist Paul Newman, who died in September 2008, there are other such camps in California, Florida, New York, North Carolina and five other countries.

Hole in the Wall Staffer Runs the Distance for Children

SHS Student with Hemophilia Makes a Difference

SHREWSBURY – The summer before one’s senior year in high school is inevitably a stressful one. But for rising SHS senior Leland Smith, life poses a whole new level of challenges.

CL&P Employees Help Children at Paul Newman's Camp

Local Business Owner is a Hero for Children

Space & Aviation Day Makes for Free Family Fun

Essex Gets a Taste of New Orleans This Weekend

ESSEX -- No matter what you call it -- traditional jazz, Dixieland, New Orleans jazz or Ragtime -- it's alive and well at The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival at the Essex Steam Train (Exit 3 Route 9).

Great Music with a Great Mission

Live from B.O.M.B. Fest

The festival gave away over 2,000 tickets and sold just under 3,000. Portions of the proceeds are going toward the CT Childrens Medical Center and YPI, a residential artist program among others.

Cyclists Ride for Seriously Ill Children