Peninsula Puffers Asthma Camp 2011

WHO:Boys  and Girls ages 8 to  14 with asthma. Asthmatic children with food  allergies are also welcome. Preference will be  given to children who take daily medication for  asthma. Space is limited to 30 children

WHERE: Camp Fire USA Camp  Kushtaka in beautiful Cooper Landing. Bus  transportation provided from Central Peninsula  Hospital and Camp Fire USA Anchorage Cost: $125 . Scholarships  available

ASTHMA  EDUCATION: Each day, campers will  participate in asthma education led by the  volunteer medical team as well as trained  educators from Central Peninsula  Hospital. Topics will  include:

  • Asthma Myths and Facts
  • Medication Awareness
  • Social Issues of Being a  kid with asthma
  • Asthma Pathophysiology
  • Asthma Tools

DAILY CAMP  ACTIVITIES:

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Archery
  • Nature Awareness
  • Games

Campers will also  participate in a float trip with the Alaska  Rivers Company Swimming Boating

For more information  contact AAFA Alaska at 349-0637 or Click here.

Camp  registration will begin on February  15.

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