Who we are:
The Virtual Young Teen Asthma & Wellness Camp began in 2020, offering asthma self-management education and wellness activities. Programs are grant funded, offered virtually, and have no cost to participants. Fill out our interest/registration form found on link below under “All our Camps.” to be a part of our FREE summer camp or seasonal camps. Asthma Blues Mini-Camps are available the Second Saturday eachmonth, virtually. Register by First Saturday at button below.
School Nurses:
We Need You! School Nurse Interest Form
Our School-Based Camps are growing in popularity! School-based teams provide the camp program with training and support from our core faculty in nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, and medicine. School-based programs are developed with the school’s need and team members’ involvement. Grant funding provides stipends for team members and materials for campers.
For Further Information:
Contact Dr. Ellen Buckner at ebbuckner@gmail.com
Young Teen Asthma & Wellness Camp – General Camper Interest Form
The YTA&WC helps teens ages 11-15 learn how to better manage their asthma and incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives. Our program makes asthma education fun through the use of games, music from Asthma Blues®, cooking, crafts, technology, and more. Thanks to our generous supporters, campers participate at no cost to their families.
For Further Information:
Contact Dr. Ellen Buckner at ebbuckner@gmail.com
Young Teen Asthma & Wellness Camp
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Interest Form
The YTAWC encouraged teens ages 16-19 (with or without asthma) to serve as small group leaders or “camp counselors.” To do that the youth would participate in out Youngteenasthma.org Leader-in-Training (LIT) program. Training is a one-day long (virtual) training which includes review of asthma basics, leadership role, and tech-back opportunities to demonstrate leadership and coaching techniques for young teens (11-15). Following completion of the LIT Training, youth are eligible to serve as a camp leader. If available (grant-funded), leaders receive a stipend for LIT training and service as a leader.
For Further Information:
Contact Dr. Ellen Buckner at ebbuckner@gmail.com
HEAL-AL Family Participation Interest Form
HEAL-AL is a program covering several rural Alabama Counties providing Community Health Worker education, home environmental assessment, action steps, and some remediation. Funding is provided by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). We are recruiting families in rural Alabama Counties. Contact us for more information and complete the interest survey.
For Further Information:
Contact Dr. Ellen Buckner at ebbuckner@gmail.com
Asthma Blues Mini-Camp Registration Form:
Asthma Blues Mini-Camp is held each second Saturday 10-11:30 Central Time (CT) virtually. Online registrants will get the music download and zoom link by email. Asthma Blues Mini-Camp, Second Saturday of the Month.
For Further Information:
Contact Dr. Ellen Buckner at ebbuckner@gmail.com
Interested in Future Camps?
In partnership with other professional organizations, YTAWC helps teens ages 11-15 learn how to better manage their asthma and incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives. Our program makes asthma education fun through the use of games, activities and music from Asthma Blues®,Music with a Message that Matters®, cooking, crafts, exercise, technology, and more.
Thanks to our generous supporters, campers participate at no cost to their families.
Will you do us a favor?
You can helps us grow and expand our reach to more families simply by telling your networks about us. The flyers below are available for download here: https://alabamaasthmaambassadors.org/all-our-camps/
Send it to your colleagues, friends and family!
Who we are
The Virtual Youth Teen Asthma & Wellness Camp empowers teens ages 11-15 to manage their asthma care through engaging activities they can participate in from anywhere. With a trusted network of asthma & wellness specialists, teens and their families have access to educational tools and resources that are proven to enhance quality of life and improve patient outcomes. We deliver our programming and materials at no cost to participants.
We take pride in our model
Youth Empowerment
YTAWC meets young teens where they are to help them better manage their asthma through engaging activities that spark their interests.
Accessible Care
Using a virtual model, young teens can access camp from anywhere, at no cost to their families. Programming is supported by generous donations and grant funding.
Asthma Expertise
YTAWC partners with asthma & wellness specialists, certified asthma educators, and health care professionals to develop active curriculum using the latest research and technology.