Juvenile Arthritis
Winter Family Day
A day of fun and relaxation for families of children with juvenile arthritis or other related illnesses is held annually at a recreational attraction in Wisconsin. Families are given an opportunity to meet others in Wisconsin who face the daily challenges related to juvenile arthritis. Families come to enjoy games, food, scheduled social activities and educational activities for parents.
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2009 Camp M.A.S.H. Slideshow
Slideshow by Lynn Butenhoff
Camp M.A.S.H. (Make Arthritis Stop Hurting) August 7th - 12th 2010
Camp M.A.S.H. is a six day residential camping experience for children ages 9 to 17 years old that have some form of juvenile arthritis or related condition. Emphasis is placed on opportunities for involvement in activities the camper may not otherwise experience, such as swimming in an outdoor warm water pool, arts and crafts, dances, comedy skits, games, sing-a-longs, and cookouts. It also provides the campers the opportunity to learn about their disease and talk to medical professionals and other campers about living with arthritis. It is held at the Easter Seal Center for Camping and Recreation, Camp Wawbeek, in the Wisconsin Dells area. Camp is staffed by full-time camp directors, nurses, counselors, certified lifeguards and other auxiliary staff. Tears of joy flow as the campers arrive when they see friends they had not seen in a year and again when they leave because they cannot believe camp is ending and it may be another year before they see their friends again.
Many of the volunteers are former campers who return to camp each year to provide a new generation the same great experience they had as a child. Still not sure you want to send your child to camp! Read four testimonies from former campers who are current volunteers, express their feelings on camp and why they are glad that their parents gave them this opportunity.
 |  |  | Luis Matus |
| Gina Yocum | Joel Cencius | Amy Levendusky |
For more information contact the Juvenile Arthritis Coordinator
Arthritis Foundation WI Chapter
1650 South 108th Street
West Allis, WI 53214-4021
ksawicki@arthritis.org
(800)242-9945 or (414)329-4603, Extension 208
Show Us Your Moves Contest August Winner Wisconsin Chapter | Camp M.A.S.H. Photos 2008 |
