Unlock the power of therapeutic recreation in transforming child health through innovative healing camps. This insightful book explores how ‘Serious Fun’ camps facilitate salutogenesis and rites of passage for children facing life-threatening illnesses, including cancer. By examining transformative camp experiences, it reveals how structured activities help children move from ‘sick roles’ towards flourishing and renewed zest for life. A must-read for academics in sociology, anthropology, and paediatrics, and vital for professionals dedicated to illness recovery and child well-being in India and beyond.