The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), California Chapter was founded for the sole purpose of sending children with severe asthma to summer camp. Doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists volunteer their time to teach children how to manage their asthma, while they participate in outdoor activities that will not impact their breathing.

Thanks to the support of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and BP, AAFA will host 2 weeks of asthma camp this summer at Camp Nawakwa in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Mark your calendars:

Los Angeles and Orange County Residents: July 13-17, 2009

San Bernardino and Riverside County Residents: July 20-24, 2009

Click here to see pictures and read what people say about Asthma Camp.
  

WHAT
Asthma Camp, for children ages 8 to 14, provides a week during the summer of fun and adventure. The camp promotes self-confidence and an understanding of ways to manage asthma through education.

WHO
Boys and girls who have been diagnosed with mild to severe asthma are eligible to attend.  

FEES
The camp is free, except for a $5.00 non-refundable application fee.

ACTIVITIES
Swimming, climbing wall, ropes challenge activity, basketball, arts and crafts, hiking, and asthma education.

TRANSPORTATION
Buses will transport the children to camp from a central meeting location.

TO APPLY 
Deadline to apply is May 22, 2009

Click here to download an application.
Click here to download an informational flyer.
Click here to download a Spanish application.
Click here to download a Spanish informational flyer.

For more information, contact Rosemarie Yu at
323-937-7859 or ryu@aafa-ca.org

Due to limited space, we can only accept campers who meet specific medical criteria.