Starlight Fun Center®
The Starlight Fun Center® is a mobile entertainment unit featuring a flat-screen television and a Nintendo Switch gaming system preloaded with a wide variety of games for every kid, which can be updated annually to stay up to date with what’s popular. Internet-ready, these units allow kids in the hospital to stay in touch with their friends and family and give them a bit of normal downtime to watch their favourite movies, check their social media, and much more!
Many seriously ill children may be limited to their hospital bed, but the Starlight Fun Center provides endless hours of bedside entertainment to help kids take their mind off the sick and focus on the fun!
“As a Child Life Specialist, I can attest that we are so grateful to have Starlight Fun Centers that can be used as distraction and diversional tools to help with patients coping within the hospital environment. This is one of the most well-loved and most used items.” – Katie, Certified Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Sponsorship Information
Thanks to sponsorships from corporations, foundations, and individuals, more than 8,500 Starlight Fun Center units are enjoyed at hospitals around the world. Our goal is to meet the significant needs of each partner facility.
Starlight Fun Center system sponsorship is currently $7,500, which includes the cost of the system, shipping, program administration, and a full-service repair/maintenance warranty for three years.
Sponsors are identified by a customized sticker permanently affixed to the Starlight Fun Center system, showcasing their generosity for years to come.
Help fulfill this program need for a hospital in your community through our Hospital Wish List. Click here.
Fun Center Repairs
We are pleased to offer technical support for your Starlight Fun Center, in conjunction with Nintendo of America.
For any repair or support questions, please call the Starlight Nintendo Support Centre at 1-877-716-8550. For any non-technical queries regarding your Starlight Fun Center, please contact hospital@starlightcanada.org.
For a comprehensive overview of our programs and their uses, click here.