July 9 - 13, 2012
registration opens in March 2012

Imagine the inability to participate in sports or summer camp activities. Many asthmatic children are faced with this reality. Through close medical supervision, Camp Wyatt allows asthmatic children an opportunity to experience a rock wall, canoeing, swimming and field games.

The camp is for 8 to 14 year-olds who have moderate to severe asthma. Parents, too can relax knowing their child is under the supervision of around-the-clock medical personnel.

For over a quarter century, Camp Wyatt has provided children with asthma an opportunity to experience camping activities they may otherwise be denied due to their condition. It was designed specifically for children with asthma. Through educational activities, campers learn to understand and manage their illness while improving their self-esteem.

Our week-long camp provides an opportunity for both the child and family to work collaboratively in addressing issues surrounding asthma management.

OBJECTIVES
Counselors and medical staff continue to reinforce the objectives of the American Lung Association Education Programs:

To improve the physical condition and psychological outlook of the child with asthma.
To educate the parent, child, and community about asthma and how to deal with it.
To improve self-management skills.

STAFF
Staff includes over 50 volunteers, including physicians, registered respiratory therapists, registered nurses and trained counselors.

Camp Wyatt is staffed 24-hours a day by physicians and registered nurses, in order to meet the special needs of the campers. In addition, their peak flow is monitored twice a day.

ACTIVITIES
Trained counselors, assisted by medical staff, supervise the children and encourage participation in a variety of activities, such as swimming, canoeing, field games and arts and crafts. In addition to traditional camping activities, children attend educational sessions, during which they learn asthma management techniques.

COST OF CAMP
Camp Wyatt is affordable for everyone. The total cost per camper for the week is $200.  For those who cannot afford the $200 fee, there are "campership" opportunities.  Camperships will be rewarded in amounts between $25 - $200 depending on the needs of the camper.  Most camperships will be awarded in the amount of $50 - $100 to help spread out the financial burden for many families.  Please be understanding of this, as we are trying to help as many families as possible.  First time campers will be given priority for camperships over past participants.

For more information contact:
Spencer Slade
sslade@lungutah.org
(801) 931-6995