Asthma, diabetes camps set for children ages 6-13

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

KOKOMO, Ind. – Area children who deal with asthma and diabetes can learn how to better control and manage their diseases at summer camps offered by the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing.

Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze and Kids with Insulin Dependent Diabetes (KIDDS Kamp) are available to children ages 6 through 13, and will take place June 14 to 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Jackson Morrow Park, 4200 South Park Road.

Each camp offers information on how to live with and manage diabetes or asthma. There are education programs that cover topics such as medication, blood testing, diet, exercise, and coping with emotions. A dedicated staff of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists provide medical supervision.

Camp counselors coordinate a varied program of activities specially oriented for children with asthma or diabetes. Campers are introduced to arts and crafts, hiking, exploring, and sports. New friends and new experiences make these camps the highlight of each child's summer. Children are asked to bring a sack lunch each day.

The cost per child is $20, and the remainder of the camp fee is provided through grants and generous donations from corporations and individuals. Please make checks payable to: Indiana University Kokomo and mail to: Lynda Narwold, School of Nursing, IU Kokomo, 2300 South Washington Street, P.O. Box 9003, Kokomo, IN, 46904. A pre-registration form can be found on the IU Kokomo Web site at www.iuk.edu/academics/nursing. The deadline is June 1.

Financial assistance is available in the form of Camperships. To receive a Campership, please make your request on the pre-registration application.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Narwold at (765) 455-9308, or through e-mail at lnarwold@iuk.edu.

These camps are made possible with assistance and cooperation from: IU Kokomo School of Nursing, Thomas Bly Foundation, Kokomo Parks and Recreation Department, St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center, Howard Regional Health System, Allen and Hanburys - Division of Glaxo, Inc., Salon Departmental d' Indiana - a Division of the American Legion, and the American Lung Association.

Indiana University Kokomo serves a seven county, primary service area in north central Indiana. The campus offers more than 40 academic programs including four graduate degrees.