At new Israeli camp, fun conquers disease
“For us and for our son, you created a magic that really cannot be described in words,” wrote the parents of a camper at Jordan River Village in Israel, the newest member of the global network of free sleep-away camps for seriously ill children started by the actor Paul Newman 24 years ago.
“Our son came back thrilled, excited, optimistic and happy … and the first thing he asked is whether he can come back again next year.”
The only program of its kind in the Middle East, Jordan River Village (JRV) offers 24-hour medical supervision during a week of swimming and drama, sports and arts in a 61-acre setting in the Upper Galilee. One counselor tends every two or three campers — kids between the ages of nine and 18 with cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, familial dysautonomia, neurological disorders, rheumatic diseases, heart diseases and other life-threatening or chronic conditions.
In most ways, JRV is like all SeriousFun camps in the United States, Europe and Asia. However, by virtue of its location it also presents a rare opportunity for Jewish, Muslim and Christian children to become friends.
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All the more power to them. That is a beautiful region - I bet the camp is a blast.
