Asthma Day Camp
Advancing Community Health Through Comprehensive Pediatric Asthma Care
Asthma Camp will be held July 20 - July 24, 2026
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in children. This camp will improve outcomes for children with asthma through coordinated care and education to help reduce emergency department visits and avoid long-term health impacts if not managed.
Children living with asthma have the unique opportunity to learn how to better manage their condition while experiencing a summer camp environment with other children and adults who understand the impact of asthma. The Mark Velcoff, MD, Asthma Camp, offers children with mild to severe asthma a chance to enjoy outdoor activities in a safe and supervised environment.
The week is full of outdoor adventures such as hiking, swimming, soccer
and more. The immersive camp is as educational as it is fun. Campers learn
about their condition, such as what triggers their asthma, the importance
of the medications they take and how asthma affects their bodies.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this camp for children with
asthma,” says Steven Prager, MD, camp medical director. “Our
camp empowers children with asthma, giving them a unique experience and
profoundly affecting them for the rest of their lives.”
The physical activities all take place under the supervision of respiratory
care practitioners (RCPs) and registered specialists in asthma management
from Salinas Valley Health.
At the start of camp, all participants get a t-shirt, back pack an interactive
workbook outlining a week of activities, tools to remember and a place
to track their success. On the final day there is a friend and family
luncheon along with some activities.
The weeklong camp is generously sponsored by Salinas Valley Health Medical
Center and the Salinas Valley Health Foundation, with a nominal $10 registration fee.
Asthma Camp is open to children ages 6-12. Physician referral is required for children to enroll in the camp. For questions, please email Health Promotion at healthpromotion@SalinasValleyHealth.com or call 831-759-1890.
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