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Juvenile Arthritis
The Arthritis Foundation values families who face the challenges of arthritis and related diseases. Below you can learn about the many opportunities available in your area through the Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Program.
www.KidsGetArthritisToo.org is designed for children to learn about symptoms, treatments, doctor visits, growing up with JA and more.
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Juvenile Arthritis Alliance (JAA)
The JA Alliance is a virtual community connected through the Arthritis Foundation website. We’re here to provide the resources and opportunities for you to learn, connect and share with others. Click here for more info.
Advocacy
How you can get involved and make a difference. Click here.
Scholarships
The UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family Scholarship Program
The UCB RA Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards exceptional students who take control of their rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and do not allow it to control them. Click here to check on information for the 2012 program.
Events
Camp Wekandu- June 17 - 22, 2012
A week long summer camp for children and teens with juvenile arthritis and related diseases sponsored by Cincinnati Children's Hospital. For more information, click here.
Camp JRA- July 15-20, 2012
Camp JRA is a one-week educational, empowering and fun experience in Millvale, PA. Camp JRA campers are between the ages of 8 and 18, and have arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Camp JRA will take place from July 15-20, 2012. For more information and to access the application you can visit the Camp JRA website. The deadline to appy is April 8th.
Juvenile Arthritis Conference- July 19-22-Marriot Saint Louis Union Station
The Juvenile Arthritis Conference is the Arthritis Foundation's signature, nationwide event for families affected by juvenile arthritis. Join us for this three-day education event that focuses on health, wellness and fun for children affected by arthritis, lupus, myositis, ankylosing spondylitis and other rheumatic diseases. The whole family is invited! Specific educational tracks focus on issues relating to parents, teens/young adults, children affected by arthritis and their siblings. Click here for more information.
Click below for more information on JA Conference Scholarships in your area:
Unique Camp Can Benefit Children with Arthritis
Would your child with arthritis benefit from a camp where kids can be kids? Flying Horse Farms is a magical, transforming camp for children who have an illness that affects their daily life. There is a family camp, residential camp, and a sibling camp.
Please click here for more information on how Flying Horse Farms camp can benefit your child and family.
Annie W. Anderson Fall Family Camp- September 29-30, 2012
Presented by the Arthritis Foundation:
Joy Outdoor Education Center
Clarksville Ohio, 45113
If you register online here, we will forward your camp registration forms. For additional information contact 1.800.383.6843 or 513.399.8094 or email kcase@arthritis.org. Our camp is designed to offer families that have children with arthritis and other related diseases the opportunity to meet other families, learn about arthritis and have a great family weekend filled with activities including:
- Arthritis educational activities for the whole family
- Educational information available
- New friendships, fun camp counselors, and games
