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Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp

Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp · ★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

Camp Not-A-Wheeze offers a free residential summer camp experience for children aged 7-14 with asthma, focusing on education, self-management, and fun activi...

▌ Editor's read Camp Not-A-Wheeze is a free residential summer camp for children aged 7-14 with asthma, operating for 30 years. The camp focuses on asthma education, self-management, and traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and sports, all under medical supervision. The website states that the camp is a non-profit organization, and it is supported by donations and volunteers. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it emphasizes the presence of medical professionals. The camp has a 4.9-star rating from 10 Google reviews, with parents praising the supportive environment and the positive impact on their children's asthma management. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles include @campnotawheeze on Instagram and CampNotAWheeze on Facebook.
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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 7–14

Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 7–14
  • 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 - Residential Camp

What ages does Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp accept?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp is open to children ages 7–14. 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 - Residential Camp cost?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp 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 - Residential Camp's hours?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp 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 - Residential Camp?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp 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 - Residential Camp provide lunch?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp 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 - Residential Camp compare to other specialty camps in Phoenix?
Camp Not-A-Wheeze - Residential Camp 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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