Camp SUPERKIDS® 2006

 

  The American Lung Association® of Ohio is offering asthma education through day camps and resident camp programs in 2006.   All summer camping programs are

offered free of charge to Ohio's children, although voluntary contributions to defray costs are accepted.

 

   Resident camps are scheduled for June 18  to 23 at Camp Libbey,  Defiance,  and July 16  to 22 at Camp Kern, near Oregonia.

 

   Day camps are pending for 2006.

 

Camp SUPERKIDS®  Resident Camp Program

 

    The Camp SUPERKIDS® resident camp program is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 12.   

 

    Although families are given the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution to defray expenses, this program is offered without charge to the children with asthma.

 The cost of this program is met  through public support of the fundraising efforts of the American Lung Association of Ohio.

 

    Camp SUPERKIDS is designed to teach asthma self-management skills

while allowing children with asthma to enjoy an outdoor living experience while

under the supervision of an on-site volunteer medical staff of physicians,

nurses and respiratory therapists.

 

    The children will learn:

 

 

    They will also experience typical camp experiences such as swimming, hiking, crafts, songs, games and more.

 

    Registration is limited and all preliminary applications must be received by May 1 for consideration.   Campers, who must be under a physician's care for asthma,  are selected on the basis of the severity of their asthma; the evaluation of the Camp Medical Committee; the date that their application is received; and prior attendance at camp.  Preference is given to first time campers.

 

    Both resident camp programs run from Sunday through Friday with Camp Libbey  from June 18 to 23 and Camp Kern from July 16 to 22.

  For a preliminary application to Camp Libbey resident camp, click here  or call 1-800-231-LUNG or send a request via e-mail;

 for a preliminary application to Camp Kern resident camp, click here or send a request via e-mail or call 513-985-3990.

 

Camp SUPERKIDS® Day Camp Program

 

    The Camp SUPERKIDS®  day camp program is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 11.   

 

    Although families are given the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution to defray expenses, this program is offered without charge to the children with asthma.  The cost of this program is met through public support of the fundraising efforts of the American Lung Association of Ohio.

 

    Camp SUPERKIDS gives children with asthma the opportunity to take park in an outstanding day camp program while participating in an innovative asthma education experience staffed by American Lung Association of Ohio volunteers, including nurses and respiratory therapists.

 

    Camp activities include nature programs, arts and crafts, games and stories, sports activities and swimming.

 

    Asthma education covers: