In our last post on Wednesday, October 26, we talked about the many services offered at the new Grossman Burn Center in Phoenix, Arizona. But once a burn victim is released from a burn center like Grossman, there are still many challenges to deal with for the rest of their…
Over this past summer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a celebration for guests at the Great Lakes Burn Camp showed the huge amount of camaraderie shared by victims of severe burns and their families. This was the 17th annual camp, which lasts six days and is set alongside a beautiful lake. Mike…
A recent article in the Myrtle Beach Sun newspaper discussed a topic that is very helpful to families who have a burn survivor among them. In Raleigh, NC, yoga instructor Blake Tedder knows how difficult it is for children with burn injuries to face the world. In 2001, Tedder was…
In October 2006, Camryn Higgins suffered second- and third-degree burns to 65 percent of his body in an accidental backyard explosion at his Bastrop, Texas home. It was a Sunday morning, and he and his family was cleaning up after a seventh birthday party for Camryn the day before. His…
445 E 69th St #319 New York, NY 10021, U.S.A. 212-746-3390 The mission of Camp Phoenix is to help pediatric burn survivors and their siblings. In this camp the campers will share their experiences and stories and will have a network of support that can help one and other. It’s…
Tulsa Firefighters Educational Clowns Burn Camp: Oklahoma This is a 5 day camp for burned children and children who have any disfiguring type of injuries. More than 100 counselors and volunteers participate in this camp ranging from firefighters, burn nurses and many other volunteers. Camp activities include western town theme,…
ACBC Burn Camp: Contact person: Mary Mondozzi The organization: the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute Area: Akron Children’s hospital, one perkins square State: Ohio- Akron. Phone number: 330-543-8813 Fax number: 330-543-9998 Email: mmondozzi@chmca.org No website available This camp is during the Summer which is the first full week…
Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation: Camp Oo-U-La Georgia This camp is sponsored entirely by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and is totally free of charge. It’s the first and only camp serving children who survived a burn injury. In this camp survivors will have the opportunity to face social and physical…
Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp: Illinois This Camp is open to children ages 8-16 that have experienced a burn injury requiring hospitalization in Illinois. A safe environment will be provided for these children were they will enjoy various activities including swimming, row boating, canoeing, fishing, archery, crafts and much…
Missouri Children’s Burn Camp: Missouri This camp is for children ages 6-17 who have been hospitalized for burns. In this weeklong camp, campers will participate in biking, boating, swimming, horseback riding and many other outdoor activities. Survivors will have fun, learn, share their experience with others and know that they…