The aim is to provide children and young people with asthma with an opportunity to build their confidence and learn to manage their asthma more effectively.

The holidays are also open to others with related conditions such as eczema and anaphylaxis.

For many youngsters with asthma, missing out on exercise can be a normal part of their school lives.

Asthma UK's Kick Asthma holidays teach children and young people how to manage their asthma more effectively so they can exercise safely and in confidence.

The activities on Kick-Asthma holidays are split into two age ranges, 6-11 and 12-17 and while learning how to take control of their asthma through informal advice sessions run by healthcare professionals, participants also have fun taking part in lots of physical and
Social activities ranging from raft-building, archery and surfing to T-shirt designing, ten-pin bowling and treasure hunts.

Kick Asthma holidays are subsidised by Asthma UK and parents are asked to pay as much as they can afford. The price ranges from £50 to £350 depending on ability to pay.

For more information, please contact Asthma UK's Supporter & Information Team on 08456 03 81 43, email holidays@asthma.org.uk or visit asthma.org.uk.