Champ Camp:
California
This camp provides services for burn survivors age 5-16, it’s a weeklong residential summer camp in which survivors can share their experiences with others who have been exposed to the same trauma as well as participating in various activities and have fun which will make them feel at ease and forget about their scars.
Firefighters Kids Camp:
California
In Firefighters Kids Camp, children who have had serious burn injuries will have the opportunity to continue their rehabilitation and recovery process in an outdoor environment through this camp. Kids will participate in various activities such as boating, swimming, biking, rock climbing and much more. This camp will have a long lasting impact on these children’s life and will provide an environment for these children to interact with other children having the same challenges making them know that they are not the only ones with this injury. Many individuals generously volunteer their time and talents to staff this camp. Northern California Fire Departments conduct fundraisers throughout the year to cover the camp expenses which is over $60,000. Firefighters make-up the majority of the camp staff.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001 United States
516-444-2270
Connecticut Burn Care Foundation – Burn Camp:
Connecticut
This camp was opened in 1991 after President Arthur C. Luf’s planning and dedication for many years making it a reality. The Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp is set on 176 acres with its own pond for swimming and boating, a beautiful setting in the woods of Connecticut. Many activities including fishing, boating, hiking and others are practiced in this camp. The camp team counselors are helped by firefighters, medical personnel, caring people and burn survivors, all work as volunteers.
Firefighters risk their lives daily to save our lives and properties. They face many hazards including the exposure to fire and therefore they need a protective uniform to help them perform their job. The uniform is composed of:
Helmet:
Firefighters wear a helmet to protect their heads from fire and from any falling things like debris. The helmet is made of Kevlar which is a very hard plastic. Helmets are equipped with a face shield. The color, number and wording on the helmet identify the rank, department and the fire company. A torch or a helmet light may be used by the firefighters in dark places, at night or to help them keep in contact with each others.
525 E. 68th St.
New York, NY 10021-4873 United States 212-746-5317
The William Randolph Hearst Burn Center at New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center has an excellent reputation not only in New York but worldwide. It is the largest Burn Center in the busiest in the state with sophisticated technology and treatment methods. The burn center team is highly specialized and qualified to provide all the services needed for the patient and his/her family.
Summer Camp
The camp serves approximately 90 child and adolescent burn survivors’ ages 8 to 17 from the Mid-Atlantic Region and beyond. Applications for the summer camp are mailed in April and the camp is held the third week in August each year at Camp Horizons in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The camp offers a variety of activities and an experienced staff will be available to help the campers with their needs.
Winter camp:
Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association Camp:
Pennsylvania
The PPFFA camp provides a place where burn survivors can unite with each other, share their stories, play and have fun in a caring and safe environment. It’s opened to burn survivors between the age of 6 and 17.
Burn Injury Resource Center