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. Registration information coming soon!
JA Camps Around the Country
Camp Milagros
Livermore, CA
June 25 – June 29, 2023
Camp Esperanza
Mountain Center, CA
August 7 – August 12, 2023
JA Camp
Deckers, CO
June 25 – June 30, 2023
Camp Ache Away
Lincolnton, GA
June 11 – June 16, 2023
Camp Joint Adventures
Lawson, MO
June 5 – June 8, 2023
Camp Sisu
Maple Lake, MN
July 23 – July 28, 2023
Camp JRA|CHAT
Millville, PA
July 16 – July 21, 2023
Camp KODA
Park City, UT
August 5, 2023
Camp M.A.S.H.
Wisconsin Dells, WI
August 6 – August 11, 2023
OTHER JA Camp Programs
National Virtual Camp
Via ZOOM
July 10 – July 14, 2023
KATFISH
Auburn, WA
July 28 – July 30, 2023
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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
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National Supporting Sponsors
Thank you to our 2022 National JA Camps sponsors for making this memorable experience possible.
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