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Asthma Camps in Alabama :
Camp WheezeAway
ALA of Alabama
2642 Novel Dr
Hueytown, AL 35023
205-491-1241
kwaters@alabamalung.org
www.alabamalung.org
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Dates:
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June 27, 2010-July 1, 2010
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| Number
of Campers: |
50
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| Type
of Camp: |
Residential, overnight camp
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Fee: |
No fee for first time campers
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| Camperships:
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yes
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| Number
of Camperships: |
depending on funding
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| Sponsors:
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American Lung Association of Alabama
2642 Novel Dr
Hueytown, AL 35023
Applications must be received by April 15th, 2009. Applications are available from contact persons or websites.
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| Camp
Director: |
Kim Waters
kwaters@alabamalung.org
(205) 491-1241 or 1-800-LUNGUSA
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| Description: |
American Lung Association's, Camp WheezeAway is a summer camp held for children with moderate to severe asthma. It is now in its 18th year and will be held June 28,009-July2, 2009. Children enjoy all the normal activities of a summer camp, swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing and arts and crafts while under the watchful eyes of 24 hour volunteer medical staff including physicians, RN's, nurse practitioners, PA's, LPN's, Pharmacists and other health care professionals. Each day they receive formal and hands-on asthma education. Camp WheezeAway can provide priceless memories for children and their caregivers. Call Kim Waters(205) 491-1241 or 1-800-LUNGUSA for additional information. Applications must be received by April 15th, 2009.
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Young Teen Asthma Camp
Camp Winnataska
1524 Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226-3243
205-934-6799
bucknere@uab.edu
www.winnataska.org
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Dates:
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May 31-June 4, 2009
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| Location:
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28 miles east of Birmingham, AL
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| Number
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30 teens ages 13-16
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| Type
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general residential
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Fee: |
Camperships available
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Yes! Previous camps have been completely sponsored.
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of Camperships: |
to be determined
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| Sponsors:
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Camp Winnataska, Pulmonary Medicine Associates, P.C., Pulmonary Medicine Institute, St. Vincent's Hospital, Mississippi State Alumni of Birmingham, nurses and nurse practitioners, UAB School of Nursing, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and othes.
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| Medical
Director: |
Dr. Gustavo Dubois, M.D.
Pulmonary Medical Associates, P.C.
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| Camp
Nurse: |
Ellen Buckner DSN, RN
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| Camp
Coordinator: |
Registration Coordinator TBA
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Organization: |
Camp Winnataska
C/o Ellen Buckner
1524 Shades Crest Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
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| Description: |
The Young Teen Asthma Camp is in its seventh year. It is a residential camp held at Camp Winnataska near Birmingham, AL. The activities for teens ages 12-16 include swimming, crafts, hiking and games, canoeing and even horseback riding! The best of asthma education is given using Power Breathing for Teens (AAFA) presented by nurse practitioners. Findings from the camp show increased responsibility, self-care and resilience in participants. Campers and parents alike universally say it is great fun! 15-16 year olds may serve as leaders in training (LIT) for regular camp. Camperships are available.
Contact Dr. Buckner for more information.
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