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 2012 will take place from July 15-20, 2012. 
 

Campers:

Download the 2012 Camp JRA Camper Application.

If you would like to be mailed an application call (215) 574-3060 ext. 109 or email dmstephens@arthritis.org

Camp CHAT:

If you have a scheduling conflict with Camp JRA, consider Camp CHAT in Hackettstown, New Jersey! Our sister Chapter offers this comparable week-long camp program in July, 2012 (exact dates TBD). For more information on Camp CHAT, call Gloria Hennessey at 732-283-4300 ext. 321 or e-mail ghennessey@arthritis.org.

Counselors in Training:

Interested in being a counselor in training? Camp JRA's counselors in training (CIT) are ages 16 and up and/or entering the 11th grade. CITs play an important leadership role of working with their cabin's counselor team to ensure that campers are safe, healthy and having fun. CITs must be good role-models.

In order to Apply, CITs must :

• Complete a CIT application
• Submit a letter of reference
• Perform a CIT Service Project
• Submit all application materials by April 1, 2012.

Applications must be REQUESTED by CIT applicants. Requests should be submitted (ideally by e-mail) to Danielle Stephens at dmstephens@arthritis.org or at (215) 574-3060 extension 112.

Counselors:

Camp JRA is accepting applications for counselors for the 2012 camp season, from July 14-20, 2012.

Please download and complete the 2012 Counselor Application Form if you are interested in applying.

Questions about the counselor application process, or requests for paper applications can be directed to Danielle at 215-574-3060 ext.109 or via email at dmstephens@arthritis.org .

Other Camp Resources:

• The latest Camp JRA news and updates can be found on the Camp JRA Facebook page. Join it today!

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

Camp JRA 2011 Slideshow from Camp JRA on Vimeo.

Watch the Camp JRA Slideshow for 2011!

  

• See all the Camp photos and videos at the Camp JRA Flickr page.

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.