July 22nd - July 27th 2012

For children ages 8-17 with arthritis and rheumatic disease, because

"Children Have Arthritis Too"

Camp CHAT will be held at the beautiful, totally accessible Easter Seals Facility, Camp Merry Heart in Hackettstown, NJ. Children and teens can participate in group challenge activities including zip line, paint ball, rock climbing, the challenge course, boating, fishing, and swim in the outdoor pool.

Camp CHAT is a costly venture but with the help of our donors, no camper will be turned away because of financial circumstances. When you call for more information, just request an easy-to-complete scholarship application. Thanks to our generous funders, the cost to send a child to Camp CHAT is $350, which is only a third of the actual cost per camper.

Camp CHAT is staffed by trained counselors, activity specialists, and a full-time camp director. Additionally, young adults with arthritis, will be at camp during the week to serve as role models and lead the educational activities. Additionally, a pediatric rheumatologist will be present at camp during the day. A minimum of two nurses will be on site around the clock to dispense medication and take care of medical emergencies.

Download the 2012 Camp CHAT Registration Packet,

or contact Gloria at  732-283-4300, ext. 321

Interested in being a Peer Group Leader? 

• For NEW Peer Group Leaders, download this application.

• For RETURN Peer Group Leaders, download this application.

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

"I learned that I am not the only kid with arthritis and that I am normal."

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