Camp Beyond the Scars
Camp Description A one-of-a-kind supportive space for kids ages 8-17 from June 8th-12th. This week long overnight camp supports campers sharing about their burn injury and their hopes and dreams. With staff and volunteer support, campers get to do what kids do best, make friends and have a blast! Cost: Thanks to our generous donors, we provide this camp free of charge to burn survivors typically treated at UCSD Regional Burn Center. Staff and volunteers: adult burn survivors, health-care professionals, mental-health professionals, firefighters, and caring community members. All undergo a background check and training. Transportation is provided to and from the camp. Activities include: swimming, basketball, volleyball, archery, crafts, dancing, zipline, BMX biking and fun fun fun! We also have a Leaders in Training (LIT) Program for campers that age out of camp but are interested in becoming a counselor- ages 18-20. This program promotes leadership and offers life skills to better transition these campers into counselors.
Camp City Jamul
Camp State/Province/Region CA
Contact Whitney Cartwright
Phone 6192015662
Email wcartwright@burninstitute.org
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Camp Beyond the Scars
Camp Program Name: Women's/ Men's Retreat
Ages of Participants: Adult
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Program Description: These 1-day retreats focus on the self care and healing of men and women separately. A therapist leads the group support while the day is filled with different activities encouraging self care.
Camp Program Name: Family Retreat
Ages of Participants: 0-7
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Program Description: The Family Retreats - Typically twice a year families come together that are navigating life after the burn injury of a child ages 0-7. With the support of a therapist, the parents circle up for peer support while the youth participate in fun activities. Currently day meet ups but hoping to expand to overnight retreats in the future.
Camp Program Name: Adult Retreat
Ages of Participants: 25 and up
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Program Description: The adult retreat targets people over the age of 25 to focus on healing and peer support. Support is guided by a licensed therapist along with activities to encourage group bonding, participation and stepping out of comfort zones. We have single day retreats with hopes to expand to overnight retreats in the future.