Camp Huff-n-Puff FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about Camp Huff-n-Puff:

• Q: What is Camp Huff-n-Puff?
• A: Camp Huff-n-Puff, sponsored by HealthyLungs, is a special weekend adventure designed just for kids with asthma. Get an inside look at the 2015 Camp Huff-n-Puff here.

• Q: When and where is camp held?
• A: Camp is held every summer, in early August, at the Jumonville Camp and Conference Center in Hopwood, PA (six miles east of Uniontown, PA).

• Q: Is transportation provided?
• A: We do NOT provide transportation. We feel that it is very important for parents or guardians to accompany their camper and be available to the medical staff during the check-in process on the first day of camp.

• Q: How old must my child be to attend?
• A: Camp Huff-n-Puff welcomes children with asthma who are between the ages of 8 and 13. Young campers should have completed second grade.

• Q: Will my child sleep outdoors?
• A: No. Children will share clean, cozy, comfortable cabins and bathroom facilities. Of course, there are separate cabins for boys and girls.

• Q: Who will staff the camp?
• A: A staff of medical doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and volunteers, including counselors with asthma, will be on hand to help campers enjoy a safe, educational and fun experience.

• Q: What will my child learn at camp?
• A: Campers learn all sorts of things at Camp Huff-n-Puff! Most importantly, campers attend asthma self-management education classes taught by qualified medical staff. Each session will help the children gain self-confidence and independence. They’ll develop responsibility towards their asthma and learn how to control it. But that’s not all! They’ll have fun too – games, sports, hiking, crafts, swimming, making new friends and some special surprises add up to an exciting four days.

• Q: What about food allergies?
• A: Every effort will be made to accommodate special diets. However, it will be difficult to do so if your child has numerous food allergies. Some parents have provided special foods for their children as needed. Generally, meals will be wholesome and nutritious. Lunch and dinner will be provided on Thursday; three meals on Friday and Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday. An evening snack is included and there is a camp store open at scheduled times.

• Q: How much does camp cost?
• A: The camp fee is $125.00. Scholarships are available for campers in need. The non-refundable $25.00 pre-registration fee is applied toward the tuition.

Still have questions about Camp Huff-n-Puff? Contact:
Marianne Drevna, BS, LRCP
Clinical Director
1-800-220-1990

Kathy Fornelli
Administrative Assistant, Programs & Services
1-800-220-1990