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Who: Children ages 9-12 with asthma.
What: A fun-filled week at camp where children can learn more about asthma and meet other children just like them.
Where: Pinecrest – LaGrange, Tennessee
When: July 20-24, 2008
Camp Wezbegon is an exciting camp specifically designed for children with asthma. The emphasis for camp is on fun while learning. Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, nature study and hiking. The children will also attend a daily class on management of asthma.
Volunteer physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists provide 24-hour medical supervision. They will also set up a special infirmary to dispense asthma medications and breathing treatments.
As a service of Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center and many sponsors, Camp Wezbegon is offered at no charge to campers.
Here is some additional information about the camp.
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We will only take 24 campers this year
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First time applicants will get priority over those that have been before
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No application will be accepted after the application deadline
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A picture must be attached to the application to be considered for camp
Application Process
There are two (2) different forms included with this letter that must be completed and returned to Robin Coleman, RRT by May 27, 2008 for further consideration. These forms are:
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Please mail completed forms to:
Robin Coleman, RRT
Respiratory Care Services
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center
50 N. Dunlap Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Have you been selected for Camp?
You will be notified if your child is selected for camp during the third week of June. If your child is accepted, a consent form will be sent along with the acceptance letter, directions to camp, a list of camp rules (to be signed by you and your child) and a camper checklist. The consent form and signed camp rules are to be turned in during check-in at camp. We will make every effort to select the children we feel will benefit most from this camp and those children who are unable to attend a regular camp because of the severity of their asthma. If your child is selected to attend camp, there will be no charge for camp. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to transport the child to and from camp.
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