Adult camp residents worked at farming, the saw mill, or making soap.
The barracks were small and poorly insulated.
Sometimes several families had to share a one-room "apartment", which did not provide enough room for even one family.
Project Director Paul A. Taylor warned residents that leaving the camp without permission and trespassing on private property were punishable offenses.

Having thousands of people living in such dense quarters increased their risk of disease.
In January 1944,  influenza spread throughout the camp for several months.
The hospital at Jerome was acknowledged as the best equipped and best staffed of any WRA center, and provided enough medical assistance to alleviate most health problems.

The residents of the camp were resourceful, forming social and culture clubs.
The Jovial Peppers was a group of girls, ages 9 to 12.
The Phi Beta Society consisted of a group of young women whose main purpose was to improve their cultural background.
Other clubs included Cub Scouts and the Double X's.
Recreation and sports were very popular.
Sports consisted of basketball, weightlifting, boxing, wrestling, and volleyball.
Basketball drew the most attention from sports lovers.
In one match noted as an "annihilation", the Shamrocks defeated the Commandos 19-2.
Frank Horiuchi got credit for the lone basket on the losing side.

Art classes and piano lessons were offered.
Adult education classes included English, sewing, drafting, flower arrangement, commercial law, photography and art.
Dances and movies were frequently available.
Adult camp residents worked at farming, the saw mill, or making soap. The barracks were small and poorly insulated. Sometimes several families had to share a one-room "apartment", which did not provide enough room for even one family. Project Director Paul A. Taylor warned residents that leaving the camp without permission and trespassing on private property were punishable offenses.
Having thousands of people living in such dense quarters increased their risk of disease. In January 1944,  influenza spread throughout the camp for several months. The hospital at Jerome was acknowledged as the best equipped and best staffed of any WRA center, and provided enough medical assistance to alleviate most health problems.
The residents of the camp were resourceful, forming social and culture clubs. The Jovial Peppers was a group of girls, ages 9 to 12. The Phi Beta Society consisted of a group of young women whose main purpose was to improve their cultural background. Other clubs included Cub Scouts and the Double X's. Recreation and sports were very popular. Sports consisted of basketball, weightlifting, boxing, wrestling, and volleyball. Basketball drew the most attention from sports lovers. In one match noted as an "annihilation", the Shamrocks defeated the Commandos 19-2. Frank Horiuchi got credit for the lone basket on the losing side.
Art classes and piano lessons were offered. Adult education classes included English, sewing, drafting, flower arrangement, commercial law, photography and art. Dances and movies were frequently available.
Jerome War Relocation Center