Summer Camps for Children with Juvenile Arthritis
For more than 25 years, Camp Wekandu has provided the opportunity to attend a summer residential camp to children and teens with juvenile arthritis or a related illness. The juvenile arthritis staff at Cincinnati Children's and the staff of Joy Outdoor Education Center organize activities that help campers build self-esteem, confidence, independence and lasting friendships.
Camp Wekandu encourages participation in a variety of activities that help the camper develop skills and a sense of accomplishment. Activities are adapted to each child's abilities and promote the development of new friendships and individual growth in social, motor and self-help skills. All camp activities are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment. Examples include:
- Archery
- Arthritis education programs
- Arts and crafts
- Boating
- Campfires
- Fishing
- Group exercises
- Music
- Nature
- Native American and pioneer lore
- Singing
- Swimming (walk-in pool)
- Tower climb
For more information about Camp Wekandu, Pam Heydt, Special Treatment Center, 513-636-4676.
