Camp JRA

Camp JRA (Juveniles Reaching Achievement) is a special place where children with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases can have fun, learn about their disease, and form social bonds with others who share their challenges. Camp JRA is a six-day residential camping experience for children ages 8 to 18. Campers participate in a variety of activities designed to provide opportunities for personal growth, improved self-reliance, independent functioning, and development of leadership skills.

Camp activities are adapted so that every camper can participate, no matter their ability level. Sample Camp activities include archery, swimming, yoga, fishing, karate, climbing wall, crafts, karaoke, casino night, talent show, dance, drama and campfire games. These activities expand social skills, stretch athletic performance and allow the practice of decision-making skills. Daily health education sessions teach campers about their disease and its treatment and increase campers’ abilities for self-care.

Camp JRA 2010 will take place from July 18-23, 2010.

Campers:

Camp JRA 2010 applications will be available in January 2010.  If you have any questions, please contact Danielle M. Stephens at dmstephens@arthritis.org.

If you have a conflict with the Camp JRA schedule, consider Camp CHAT in New Jersey. Our sister Chapter offers this comparable week-long camp program in New Jersey. For more information on Camp CHAT, call Christine Citera at 732-718-0623 or e-mail ccitera@arthritis.org.

Counselors in Training:

Interested in being a counselor in training? Download the Counselor in Training application and Youth Ambassador for Arthritis Program (YAAP) manual for Return CIT's or New CIT's.

If you have any questions about the CIT application or the YAAP Program process, please contact Danielle at 215-574-3060, ext. 109 or via email dmstephens@arthritis.org

Counselors:

The 2009 Camp JRA counselor application is now available. If you are over 18 and a responsible, mature adult looking for a week-long volunteer opportunity, download the 2009 Camp JRA counselor application.

Questions about the counselor application process, or requests for paper applications can be directed to Wade at 215-574-3060 ext.118 or via email at wbalmer@arthritis.org.

Other Camp Resources:

• Buy cool Camp JRA clothes and gear at our WearYourCause store!

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  Camp JRA Slideshow 2009 from Camp JRA on Vimeo.

  Watch the Camp JRA Slideshow for 2009!

   

• To see the video tales of the faces and places of Camp JRA, go to the Camp JRA YouTube website

   

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Questions? Call 215-574-3060 extension 109, or dmstephens@arthritis.org

Camp JRA is an AJAO program as part of the Children's Arthritis Network.