This program is funded by Prop. 99, the 1998 Tobacco Tax Initiative. The American Lung Association of the Central Coast is a proud member of the Central Coast Allies Against Asthma Coalition. This Coalition was formed to address all issues of asthma managment on the Central Coast. Anyone from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties who is interested in addressing the problem of asthma on the Central Coast is invited to participate. The goal of the camp is to provide a safe place for kids to have fun while learning how to manage their asthma.
Camps teach children how to recognize their asthma triggers and how to use medication properly.
These camps are designed to give kids the life-long asthma management skills they will need to lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. 3 through 6 at the school site, during the school day. OAS has an interactive teaching approach utilizing group discussion, stories, games, role-play and take home assignments to complete with parents. This promotes children s active involvement in the learning process, increases family communications and encourages children to rehearse new skills at home. Asthma Screening can be conducted at select schools to identify undiagnosed children with asthma.