Maryland Location
Nestled along the shore of the Wye River, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp’s newest location began overnight programming in May 2026. From the newly renovated infirmary to the welcoming entrance of the River House, participants experience Camp magic with programming that features a range of classic camp activities and region-specific fun designed to provide healing, connection and joy to the ‘hole’ family.
Family Camp
Bringing the healing power of Camp to the entire family, Family Camps provide a safe, inclusive environment for families to make memories and find a community of support while enjoying a range of Camp activities.
Tour the Camp
From family lodging to the archery range, every corner of Camp on the Wye River is built to inspire friendship, confidence, laughter and “a different kind of healing.”
Safety is a Core Value
The care of children with serious illnesses is both a serious responsibility and a serious privilege. Learn more about how The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides physical and emotional safety throughout Camp programs.
Become a Bandit Quilter
You can help give campers the warm welcome they deserve by becominge a Bandit Quilter and ensuring our beloved tradition of gifting every camper with a quilt continues! These handmade gifts provide Camp magic with cozy nights and a Hole in the Wall memento our Campers treasure.
Queenstown History and Future
Hole in the Wall is grateful to the Aspen Institute for donating its historic Wye River conference center, an idyllic setting to provide hope and healing to children and families in the Mid-Atlantic. More than 50,000 square feet of buildings have been renovated to provide a welcoming atmosphere to children and families facing serious illnesses along with state-of-the-art medical care.
Beginning in May 2026, our first year of programming in Queenstown includes eight Family Camps that serve families of children with rare and ultra-rare diseases, as well as groups currently served at our Connecticut Location. As we look to the future, we will continue to enhance the Maryland location to meet the unique and varied needs of our families and expand the number of children and families served to include additional disease groups who are most isolated and impacted by their diagnosis.
These incredible steps forward are a testament to our Founder Paul Newman’s vision and innovative spirit. In 1988, he founded The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut so that children facing serious illnesses could just be kids and, in his words, “raise a little hell.” Over the years, Hole in the Wall’s programs have grown and now provide healing and joy to thousands of children and their family members all year long, and always free of charge. These programs happen not only at our Connecticut Location but in hospitals, homes and regional events across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We are excited to continue bringing “a different kind of healing” to more children and families for years to come.
