The Mission of The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties is to provide Advocacy and Resources to Citizens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families by:
1.        Advocating to advancing the rights and interests of those with physical, developmental and     intellectuals disabilities. 
2.       Increasing public awareness by sharing the needs and potential of our special needs population. 
3.       Fostering the development of services for persons with special needs and assuring the quality of such services provided. 
4.       Participating in The Arc movement by associating with The Arc of PA and The Arc of United States.  

Camp Friendship is located approximately 3 miles out of Reynoldsville towards Brookville.   Turn Right onto Cameron Camp Road and then turn right again onto Oven Road.  Our 8 acre camp sits right there on the corner.   


Recreation and Respite Club is located at 36 Hoover Avenue in DuBois right next to The Meadows Frozen Yogurt.  Newly opened in October 2011 we are excited to bring a much needed club to our special needs population 18 and over.  This is a place for them to come together and socialize, play games, watch tv, do nothing at all, whatever it is THEY want to do.  Hours are M-W-F from 1 to 8pm.  

On Friday, December 9 we held our ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open our new club. We are hopeful that more people will learn about this new program and take advantage of more social time with peers and/or that much needed respite time for parents or caregivers.

Adult Recreation & Socialization Program This program’s goal is aimed toward enhancing the individual’s self-image, social skills and abilities to deal with spare time.  It is recreation in nature. 

Individuals have the opportunity to engage in social and personal relationships, participate in recreational activities throughout the community, develop life skills within the community and achieve a better quality of life.  

To participate in this program please contact your Case Manager through MH/MR.  Currently we do have some openings in the DuBois area.

We offer 3 separate day camps during the summer months at Camp Friendship in Reynoldsville.  Students from Punxsutawney, Brookville, Brockway, and the DuBois School Districts who are part of the special education program are invited to participate.  

This camp gives them an opportunity to socialize with peers while participating in classes such as gym, nature, art and music.  Each day offers a special activity planned for the afternoon inviting members from the community to share information (fire fighters, dog trainers, dental hygienists…)  

A big Thank You goes out to DuBois Ruby Tuesday's giving back to the community program fundraiser held back in November.  They were able to help us raise money to hold our kids Christmas party this year.