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Camp Not-A-Wheeze

Camp Not-A-Wheeze · ★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

Camp Not-A-Wheeze provides a free, week-long overnight summer camp experience for children aged 7-14 with asthma, focusing on education, self-management, and...

▌ Editor's read Camp Not-A-Wheeze is a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 30 years, providing a free, week-long overnight summer camp for children aged 7-14 with asthma. The camp's website emphasizes a focus on asthma education, self-management, and building confidence in a medically supervised environment. They explicitly state that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, ensuring a safe environment for campers. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the medical supervision is a key component. Google reviews show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the camp for its positive impact on their children's asthma management and social development. The camp is supported by donations and volunteers, highlighting its community-driven nature.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Camp Not-A-Wheeze is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2303 N 44th St. Unit 14-1076, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost for 2026 is not yet available. Financial assistance is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Not-A-Wheeze

What ages does Camp Not-A-Wheeze accept?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Not-A-Wheeze cost?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost for 2026 is not yet available. Financial assistance is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Not-A-Wheeze's hours?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Not-A-Wheeze?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Not-A-Wheeze provide lunch?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Not-A-Wheeze compare to other specialty camps in Phoenix?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze is one of 10 specialty camps in Phoenix that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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