Lung Disease & Conditions

Camp Huff-n-Puff FAQs

Some frequently asked questions about Camp Huff-n-Puff.

Q: What is Camp Huff-n-Puff?

A: Camp Huff-n-Puff is a special weekend adventure designed just for kids with asthma.  Camp Huff-n-Puff is sponsored by Healthy Lungs Pennsylvania (formerly the American Respiratory Alliance of Western PA).

Q: When and where is camp held?

A: Camp is held every year, generally the third weekend in August at the Jumonville Camp and Conference Center, 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 Thursday.

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: In addition to key staff from Healthy Lungs Pennsylvania and Jumonville, Camp Huff-n-Puff provides an excellent volunteer medical staff of doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and special volunteers including junior and senior counselors who are teenagers with asthma and who have attended camp in the past.

Q: What will my child learn at camp?

A: Campers learn all sorts of things at Camp Huff-n-Puff! Most importantly, campers are provided with 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 for campers from counties served by Healthy Lungs Pennsylvania. For out-of-state residents, the camp fee is $150.00 per child. Scholarships are available for campers in need. The $25.00 pre-registration fee is applied toward the tuition and should accompany the pre-registration form.  If you pre-register your child before June 30th, this fee drops to just $10.00.

Still have questions?

Contact Healthy Lungs Pennsylvania: (800) 220-1990 or (724) 772-1750