Children also learn how to manage their illness, understand the illness better, and build their confidence. Remaining costs are covered by contributions made to the American Lung Association. Funds are also raised through individuals and corporations as well as those who participate in Special Event Fund Raisers across Illinois. The camp is held at a scout facility near Metamora, northeast of Peoria. The site is surrounded by trees and has a swimming pool, private lake and boat house.
Children stay in air conditioned cabins and meals are served in the main dining room.
Campers are served three well balanced meals per day. The camp is staffed 24 hours a day by physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists. St. Francis Hospital in Peoria is 15 minutes from the camp. Activities Children are supervised by trained counselors and medical staff who encourage them to participate in volleyball, swimming, canoeing, baseball, nature hikes as well as arts and crafts. Children spend part of each day learning about asthma control and management.