Dwarfism Support Groups & Dwarfism Camps

Dwarfism Support Groups

  • Achondroplasia UK Little People UK is a registered charity in England, that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with dwarfism while celebrating with great pride, little people’s contribution to social diversity.
  • Little People of America, Who they are? This is their resource page, which lists a number of different resources for athletics, adoption, general medical information, speakers, camp programs, and medical centers for dysplasia, https://www.lpaonline.org/find-a-local-contact-
  • Little People of Ireland is the national charity in Ireland for people with dwarfism related conditions, providing fundamental information and support. Little People of Ireland (LPI) is the national charity in Ireland for people with dwarfism related conditions, providing fundamental information and support. Little People of Ireland was founded in 1998 to support and assist individuals and their families living with dwarfism and to promote awareness and understanding of the various conditions.
  • Little People of New Zealand Little People of New Zealand is a non-profit, charitable organisation that supports and informs people with dwarfism as well as their families, along with people who have a genuine interest. LPNZ sets out to embrace, educate and create awareness in a responsive and professional way promoting flexibility and social change.
  • Little People of Ontario Started in 1965, and operated entirely by volunteers, the Little People of Ontario is a provincial, registered charitable organization that provides life-long fellowship, support and information to people of short stature, their families and friends in Ontario. Through peer support and personal example our members are supportive of all those who reach out to LPO by providing medical, environmental, educational, vocational, and parental guidance. LPO is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the general public about dwarfism, showing them that little people are unique, capable and incredible in every way.
  • Human Growth Foundation SINCE 1965, We provide research, education, patient support and advocacy to children and adults with rare growth, bone, and endocrine conditions
  • Child Growth Foundation Child Growth Foundation (CGF) makes a difference wherever growth is a concern. We are the leading UK charity focusing on the support, understanding and management of rare growth conditions to improve the lives of children, adults and families affected.
  • Little People of Ireland Little People of Ireland (LPI) is the national charity in Ireland for people with dwarfism related conditions, providing fundamental information and support. Little People of Ireland was founded in 1998 to support and assist individuals and their families living with dwarfism and to promote awareness and understanding of the various conditions.
  • MAGIC Foundation MAGIC Foundation is the global leader in endocrine health, advocacy, education, and support. Children fail to grow for a variety of reasons. Hormones, genetics, sleep, nutrition, general health and exercise are all factors for normal growth. If you suspect that your child is not growing normally, you are in the right place!
  • KSG Information and Support Website, Who they are? They provide multiple examples of online support groups, adaptive equipment, adaptive computers, clothing, summer camps, events, conferences, exercises and alternative therapies, and advocacy.
  • Dwarf Athletic Association of America – DAAA http://www.daaa.org DAAA is primarily responsible for planning, financing and staging the annual U.S. National Dwarf Games. Our current focus for the National Games is to provide the best experience possible for the selection of athletic events that are offered.
  • Short people matter is a Facebook group for people with dwarfism or skeletal dysplasia.
  • International Dwarf Advocacy Association

Summer Camps for Dwarfism

  • The Painted Turtle     California, Each summer, The Painted Turtle welcomes children ages 7 to 16 for our week-long sessions. In each session, between morning horseback rides and evening campfires, children become artists, swimmers, athletes, canoe paddlers, stargazers, actors on stage, adventurers, and, most importantly, friends. Our campers form a unique community, living in cabins alongside other kids coping with similar medical conditions. With the support of both counselors and cabin mates, kids discover they are capable of doing things they never dreamed possible.
  • Camp Little People     Pennsylvania, District 2 is proud to sponsor Camp Little People (CLP) each June. CLP is a family weekend camp held at Camp Victory in Millville, PA. Arts and Crafts, Archery, Soccer, Swimming, and Fishing are just some of the highlights! Please email camplpdirector@gmail.com or visit the Camp Little People tab for more information.
  • Come As You Are Camp     New Hampshire, Contacts:  Ruth Ricker  rickeruth@gmail.com, Camp Come As You Are (CAYA) is our weekend camp experience for New England families with dwarf children, teens, and siblings and parents of all sizes.  Our host is Camp Allen, about one hour north of Boston (without traffic).  Camp Allen is fully accessible with paved pathways, ramped buildings and an accessible swimming pool.  
  • Camp Korey Washington, It’s a place where kids with life-altering medical conditions can just be kids, entirely free of charge. We believe that all children should be able to experience both the joys of childhood and the profound, life-changing impact of camp. Every year, thousands of campers and family members gather in a community of people with shared experiences to sing, dance, laugh, grow, and discover their potential in a medically safe and adaptable environment. Here, campers with 90+ diagnoses can take a true break from being “patients” and rediscover the joy of being a kid.
  • Harbor Camps  New Hampshire: Contacts: 781-400-1617 or https://harborcamps.org/camp-seneb/Nick Teich, PhD, LCSW Founder, CEO, & Camp Director Eric Knudsen, Associate Director of Operations. Camp Harbor is for kids with skeletal dysplasia and their siblings. Camp is one week long, and serves youth ages 8 through 16. Our camp is in New Hampshire on our own beautiful 116-acre lakefront property, about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Boston.