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Clinical Pediatrics, Vol. 29, No. 2, 81-85 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/000992289002900204

Sickle Cell Disease

Summer Camp Experience of a 22-year Community-supported Program

Darleen R. Powars

Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/ Oncology, University of Southern California School of Medicine

Mary Brown

Sickle Cell Disease Research Foundation, Los Angeles, California

A summer camp for children with sickle cell disease (SCD) and other hemoglobinopathies has been in operation for 22 consecutive years (1,556 camper weeks). Two thirds of the campers had sickle cell anemia (SS). With the exception of 1 year, SCD-related medical problems occurred in 10 percent of the children. Episodes of illness were increased during the year when the camp was held at a site 2,200 feet above sea level.

Children with SCD can enjoy a remote, physically challenging, and emotionally enriching program. Success requires an experienced and prepared medical staff who leave the organization and "on site" management of camp activities to expert recreational professionals.


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