Asthma Education Day Camp

BC Lung Foundation kicks off its 2nd Asthma Education Day Camp, "Breathe 1-2-3", designed especially for kids who live with asthma. We're currently accepting applications for children age 8-10, with physician-diagnosed asthma. Apply below!

$1,000 TRAVEL SUBSIDY FOR QUALIFIED REGISTRANTS – JUST 20 SPACES AVAILABLE. REGISTER NOW! Every young participant receives a backpack containing 'Breathe 1-2-3' educational materials and their day includes games, and a chance to win fun prizes!
 

Date: August 28 - 30, 2023

Times: 1:00pm to 4:30pm (each day)

Location: In-person at the BC Lung Foundation, 2675 Oak St, Vancouver, BC

Session Facilitators: Certified Asthma Educators

The Asthma Education Day Camp empowers children with asthma to:

  • Prevent asthma flare-ups
  • Recognize asthma symptoms when they first occur; carry out appropriate management steps
  • Discuss, solve asthma-related problems with parents, teachers, medical professionals, teachers, and friends
  • Feel more confident, using everyday tips to manage their asthma
  • Decrease their school absenteeism due to asthma

Questions: Email Menn Biagtan, VP Health Programs & Initiatives, at biagtan@bclung.ca, or call her directly at 778.994.7754.

Page Last Updated: 22/08/2023