A week-long overnight camp for children with asthma, ages 8 to 12. Held in Becket, Massachusetts, in the Berkshires. Activities include boating, swimming, archery, land games, and arts and crafts. Camp meets from August 20 through 26, 2000. Hosted by and held at Springfield College, children have the opportunity to participate in over 15 track and field events, and take part in asthma education seminars.
Participants compete against their own times only and receive a medal and a t-shirt.
News 40's Ray Hershel and Beth Ward will be on hand to present the awards. Open Airways for Schools Open Airways for Schools is an asthma management curriculum program designed for children with asthma, ages 8 to 11. Open Airways is comprised of six lessons, including handouts and posters, and covers topics such as asthma triggers, medications, peak flow meters, the five warning signs of an asthma episode, and more. A trained facilitator will conduct the 5 to 7 session clinic at the place of business. Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, offers Freedom From Smoking clinics on a regular basis throughout the year, and community programs are offered out of the American Lung Association building throughout the year.