Juvenile Arthritis

Camp CHAT

Fishing at the Lake

Wall Climbing

One of the Theme Days

For children ages 8-17 with arthritis and rheumatic disease, because..."Children Have Arthritis Too!"

Sun. July 27 - Fri. August 1, 2008

Camp CHAT will be held at the beautiful, totally accessible Easter Seals Camp Merry Heart in Hackettstown, NJ. Children and teens can participate in group games, zip line, paint ball, the challenge course and other team building activities. Additionally, the campers can swim in the outdoor pool and boat and fish in the lake.

It is staffed by trained counselors and activity specialists, as well as young adult volunteers with arthritis who serve as role modes and lead the educational activities.

Additionally, a Pediatric Rheumatologist will be present at the camp during the day, and a minimum of two nurses will be on site around the clock in case of medical emergencies.

To request a registration packet, please contact Gloria at: 732-283-4300, ext. 321.

Below are just a few of the comments from previous campers:

"It makes me feel great...I can be who I am."

"A place where you learn about the best qualities in yourself."

"A place to get away from stress and have fun!"

"I have found other people just like me so they understand my problems."

"Fun, laughter, excitement...making new friends."

The camp is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of NJ Independent Order of Odd Fellows with additional funding provided by AMGEN.

Thank you to the Odd Fellows for supporting the Arthritis Foundation. For more information on the Odd Fellows, visit www.ioofnj.org

New Jersey Chapter

Juvenile Arthritis