Join the Epilepsy Foundation of NJ as we raise awareness and funds to support existing programs and resources. This is a fun filled day for families and friends to walk in support of their loved ones. Some of the day's excitement will include face painting, musical entertainment, information exhibits, and more!  

As all activities are free to registered families, we encourage you to use the online fundraising tool to recruit your friends and colleagues to contribute and/or join your team.  Once registered, you will be able to send out an email with a link to your own personal donation page!  Your minimum registration pledge of $25.00 qualifies you to the Walk to Knock Out Epilepsy T-Shirt!

Bounce Out The Stigma basketball camp is a partnership of Mighty Mike Basketball and The Family Resource Network. The goal of this collaboration is to provide children and young people, with developmental disabilities a chance to learn using basketball as the primary vehicle to overcome obstacles in life. Our purpose is for children to gain confidence and "bounce-out" their "limitations" to empower themselves.

Summer 2015 camps (ages 8-21)

Funding opportunities may be available for those that qualify through DCF. Deadlines apply. Please contact PerformCare to request funding at (877) 652-7624.

Please contact Jenna for information at [email protected] or call 732-262-8020 ext. 218. To learn more about Mighty Mike Simmel, visit www.bounceoutthestigma.org.

Our programs  primary purpose is to provide a social and interactive camping experience for individuals throughout the lifespan with epilepsy and other developmental disabilities.  It also provides respite to family members and caregivers.  Planned program activities will include a variety of physical, social, and recreational opportunities.

The Epilepsy Foundation of NJ is looking to employ counselors to work at the camp for this unique and rewarding experience.  EFNJ is seeking mature, motivated, individuals who will be responsible for the campers.  The counselors will be responsible for campers and participation in camp activities and will report to the Director.

Each Counselor will be required to participate in the one-day training session and webinar from home. The applicant should have experience with individuals with special needs or a strong interest in learning.

INTERESTED COUNSELORS PLEASE CONTACT:

 Jenna Andolora                     [email protected]               800.336.5843

This 3 hour long training is designed to provide resources and supplementary materials that will assist the school nurse with better managing and supporting students with seizures and epilepsy. The training will also prepare the school nurse to educate their school personnel about epilepsy. Please contact Jenna at (800) 336-5843 or [email protected] to schedule. 

 REGISTER NOW!

FREE OF CHARGE

DATE: May 4, 2015

TIME: 10:30am-1:30pm

LOCATION:

Camden County Educational Services Commission

225 Whitehorse Avenue

Clementon, NJ 08021

This training is also available online for your convenience!

 EFNJ has made these trainings available online for your convenience. Our 3 hour School Nurse training assists the school nurse with better supporting students with seizures and prepares the nurse to educate other school personnel about epilepsy. The School Personnel training is a 1 hour presentation for school staff that provides basic seizure recognition and first aid information.

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