Programs The American Lung Association of Virginia offers a variety of educational and support programs for children and adults, ongoing throughout the year. It is designed to be used in the school setting and includes re-usable handouts for children and their parents, as well as a flip chart. The size of an OAS group is usually 10 students. A is for Asthma A is for Asthma is a video program featuring Sesame Street characters for children at the pre-school level. Dani, a new Sesame Street character, has asthma and children watching the video learn more about his condition as the Muppets sing, dance, and talk about Dani's needs.
Children also learn how to find help when someone has trouble breathing.
Most camps are one day opportunities, though some areas offer an overnight or weekend version of camp. Generally children ages 8-12 participate in this program, though the planning and implementation is accomplished differently in each area by volunteers. The camp programs consist of asthma education, games, and activities that are designed to teach children that they can manage their illness with proper monitoring and medication. Registration fees vary, depending on the amount of program underwriting received for implementation. An all-day training for facilitators is offered periodically.