Asthma Management and Education
Asthma Camps
The American Lung Association's Asthma Camp Program brings many important rewards to children who are fortunate to have the camp experience. Not the least of these rewards is the emphasis placed on a focus of making certain that campers feel totally normal in spite of their asthma. Swimming, canoeing, horse back riding, the fellowship of other campers and much more are all available just as these things would be at any other summer camp. Campers leave the experience with improved self esteem and a sense of empowerment to call upon in handling their disease. Parents may check with their pediatrician or call the American Lung Association of North Carolina office, toll free (800) 892-5650. Scholarships are available through the American Lung Association of North Carolina
Asthmatics Just Do It!
While learning how to cope with asthma is a large part of asthma camp, having fun is even larger!! Campers are given ownership of their asthma. They are taught that once they commit to following their individually prescribed asthma plan that there are no restrictions on activities inside or outside of camp. The following activities are available at camp:
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Residential (Overnight)
Victory Junction Gang Camp
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Date: Check back soon The American Lung Association of North Carolina has partnered with the Victory Junction Gang in Randleman, NC. Location: 4500 Adam's Way Randleman, NC, 27317 Ages: 7-15 Contact: American Lung Association of NC or Victory Junction Gang, 336-495-2017 |
Camp WeCanDo (formerly Camp Mountain Air)
Date: July 06 - July 12, 2008
http://www.missionhospitals.org/body_childrens.cfm?id=574
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville,
NC
• Kids' Camp - for boys and girls ages 8-13
• Teen Camp - for teens ages 14-16
Contact: Leslie Edwards
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-213-5545
e-mail. Lesley.edwards@msj.org
Camp Coast
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Dates: Weekend Overnight Retreats May 2- 4,2008 Oct 3-5, 2008
• Helping Kids Control Asthma |
Contact: Lisa Johnson
Pitt county Memorial Hospital
Pediatric Asthma Services
PO Box 6028
Greenville, NC 27835-6028
Phone: 252-847-6834
Fax 252-847-6859
E-mail: lcjohnso@pcmh.com
http://www.campcoast.uhseast.com/
• Please keep in mind that Financial assistance is available for all camps. For more information, please contact the appropriate contact person for the camp.
Day Camps
Camp Air Adventure
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Date: June 09-13, 2008 |
Camp Air Adventure is being sponsored by:
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Hickory Triathalon MAKING TRACKS FOR CAMP AIR ADVENTURE May 12, 2007 Contact Lisa Barron at (828) 234-3956 Triathlon information |
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Camp Second Wind
Date: TBD
Location: Dan Nicholas Park in
Salisbury, NC
Ages: 6-12
Contact: Angela Bratton with Salisbury Pediatric Associates at (704)
636-5576, Ext. 136.
Fee: The camp, sponsored by Rowan Regional Medical Center, Rowan Medical
Facilities and Salisbury Pediatric Associates, is free, but a $10 refundable
deposit is required.
Camp Air Care
Date: June 16-20, 2008
Location: Sisky YMCA Camp Eagle Rock, Matthews, NC
Ages: 6-12
Contact: Cynthia Conner, Phone: (704) 381-8823,
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Wheeze Asthma Camp
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Date: July 14-18, 2008 |
Location:
Dover Foundation Family YMCA, Shelby, NC
Cherryville Rd, Shelby, NC 28150
Ages: 7-12 yrs; priority to first-time campers, and those who may not be able to
participate in a traditional camp setting
Camper/Parent Orientation July 10th - Introduction to PEF/FEV1 meter; Concurrent
parent education
Camper/Parent Picnic "In the Grove" 7/17;
Campers blended with YMCA Field Trips, Sports activities, etc
RN on site each day
Fee: $75/Wk; Scholarships available
Contact: Pam Ellwood
Email: Pam.Ellwood@clevelandcounty.com
Phone: 704.484.5182 (please contact directly)
