Asthma Summer Camp Superstuff
July 29-August 2, 2024
Mayfair Community Center, San José
This summer, Breathe California of the Bay Area’s annual week-long asthma day camp will be completely in person. Education and fun activities every day will be supplemented with Field Trips including a picnic and visit to Raging Waters in San José. Camp Superstuff is designed for children 6-12 years of age living with asthma.
What Happens at Camp Superstuff?
When you enroll in Virtual Camp Superstuff, you enroll in a community program that puts your child’s asthma education first. Camp Superstuff is designed for asthmatic children ages 6 to 12 and utilizes trained staff that teaches important techniques on how to manage asthma and allergies, which includes:
- Understanding different aspects of asthma management
- Recognizing asthma/allergy triggers, and warning signs of asthma attacks
- Knowing how/when to take medications
- Learning how to stay active with asthma and allergies
In addition to offering a supportive educational environment, we will also provide children with a variety of activities to take part in like fitness classes (Zumba), arts and crafts, and scavenger hunts. In-person activities will vary but may include meeting and having fun at youth-oriented amusement centers, bowling, ice skating, or miniature golf, and picnics for participants and their families.
Campers must have a medical care provider’s current approval to participate in in-person events.
Benefits
Children who attend the camp see improvements in school performance, build higher self-esteem and learn to manage their symptoms of asthma. Campers learn to socialize with others who suffer from the same illness, ultimately creating peer-to-peer relationships. By better learning to manage their condition, children experience fewer hospital visits and missed school days, opening the door to a more successful education and greater opportunities in the future.
Engaging in fun camp activities also helps children build self-esteem and confidence in their abilities. Children are encouraged to participate in activities at their own pace and desired level of participation. Join us this summer, or call us at 408-998-5865 to learn more!
- Camp Superstuff 2024 Flier – English
- Camp Superstuff 2024 Flier – Spanish
- Camp Superstuff 2024 Flier – Vietnamese
- Camp Superstuff 2024 Application – English
- Camp Superstuff 2024 Application – Spanish
- Camp Superstuff 2024 Application – Vietnamese
For more information, kindly contact Kiran Kaur at kiran@lungsrus.org.