JA Camps
The Arthritis Foundation’s JA camps give kids with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases the chance to make lasting memories.
JA Camps
Helping Kids Say YES!
Arthritis Foundation camps are FUN, safe and secure for children and teens with juvenile arthritis and childhood rheumatic diseases. Campers make lifelong friends, gain a greater understanding of their own juvenile arthritis, increase independence and self-confidence, and discover new skills and interests. Our JA camps are medically supervised by health care professionals on site to tend to your child’s needs.
2023 In-Person JA Camp COVID-19 Policies
Vaccination Requirements
Our COVID vaccine requirements and related policies were developed in partnership with a panel of medical experts. They reviewed guidance on vaccines for immunocompromised patients from sources like the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Proof of full vaccination (including boosters) for all campers, volunteers, facility staff and Arthritis Foundation staff is required and must be provided during the application process to be accepted to the camp program. See the CDC guidance for vaccination recommendations by age and immune system status.
JA Camps Around the Country
The following is a list of JA camps the Arthritis Foundation is hosting in 2023. Final camp dates and registration information are coming soon!
JA Camps Around the Country
CALIFORNIA
Camp Milagros
Livermore, CA
Camp Esperanza
Mountain Center, CA
COLORADO
JA Camp
Deckers, CO
GEORGIA
Camp Ache Away
Lincolnton, GA
KANSAS/MISSOURI
Camp Joint Adventures
Lawson, MO
MINNESOTA
Camp Sisu
Maple Lake, MN
PENNSYLVANIA/NEW JERSEY
Camp JRA|CHAT
Millville, PA
UTAH
Camp KODA
Park City, UT
WISCONSIN
Camp M.A.S.H.
Wisconsin Dells, WI
OTHER JA Camp Programs
NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAMP
Via ZOOM
WASHINGTON
KATFISH
Auburn, WA
NEW ENGLAND
Camp Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Fairlee, VT
JA Camp 2022
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It gave him confidence taught him life skills and help him know he is not alone. He made new, lifelong friends.
Mom of a JA CamperJA Camp FAQs for Families & Volunteers
Who will be staffing our camps?
Each Arthritis Foundation JA camp will have a trained staff person on site, working with camp volunteer leadership.
How can I volunteer for camp?
virtual camp. We strive to engage any volunteer who is interested in camp in some way.
Volunteer applications will open in early 2023.
National Supporting Sponsors
Thank you to our 2022 National JA Camps sponsors for making this memorable experience possible.
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