The 2023 Camp I Am Me license plates are now available for $40.00 per set. $28.00 of each order will be recorded as a donation in support of the Camp I Am Me support programs. This year's design was created by camper Chloe, as she drew the image at last year's Camp I Am Me Summer Camp. These are truly a unique and one-of-a-kind purchase to help support Camp I Am Me!
Join us for a Family Challenge Day at First Ascent in Peoria. This is world-class indoor rock climbing at its best with walls up to 50 feet tall. This will be a two-hour climbing program in a dedicated space with friendly instructors and special guests from the Peoria Fire Department! All climbing gear will be […]
Support & Empower Survivors Through Community Engagement Burn survivors live with the physical and emotional scars from the trauma of being burned, and through Camp I Am Me programming, they can access a range of opportunities to – over time – heal from the inside out. We ask for fire departments, organizations, companies, and others’ […]
Join fellow Camp I Am Me families for a fun day at the theme park. Ride all the roller coasters, or take it easy with the kids, Six Flags Great America has something for everyone. This Family Day includes parking and an hour and a half buffet lunch in the picnic grotto, where everyone will […]
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
Click Here to Register! (see Survivor Support Opportunities section) Shirts will be available for purchase at Camp I Am Me Apparel Store from June 2-July 7, 2025 (www.IFSA.org/ways-to-give/apparel). Commitment Deadline: May 23, 2025.
It's that time of the year again, the Smithton Fire Company will be hosting their 13th Annual Smok'n In The Park BBQ Competition! Proceeds from the BBQ will be donated to Camp I Am Me's Summer Camp.
The From Tragedy to Triumph Foundation (FTTTF) has an opportunity for the burn survivor community. The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship, supported by Camp I Am Me, provides funds for those with financial need when they are accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution. Requirements This scholarship opportunity is being made available to any current or former […]
A special and unforgettable one-week camp experience for children and teenagers who have experienced injuries from burns. Through the generosity of donors, supporters, and volunteers, Camp I Am Me offers this summer camping opportunity at no-cost to campers; including lodging, meals, activities, and transportation to and from camp (YMCA Camp Duncan – Ingleside, IL). No […]
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
Date: June 18, 2025 Time: 1:30pm-4:00pm Location: YMCA Camp Duncan, Ingleside, IL The Camp I Am Me Summer Camp hosts an activity each year that continues to be camper favorite – Fun Fair! Presented by Johnson Controls, dozens of tents, games, and activities are set-up on the campground for everyone to enjoy. Carnival games, face […]
June 18, 2025 | 11:00am Illinois Fire Service! We invite and encourage you to participate in the Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Fire Apparatus Parade, a special activity supported by Contech. The parade brings together over 50 fire service vehicles from across the state to celebrate and honor the resilience of these young campers. […]
Join Through the Flames as they host their 2nd annual sand volleyball tournament to give back to others in the burn community! Proceeds from this event will be donated to Camp I Am Me's many programs!
The Northern Illinois Axemen Motorcycle Club will be raising funds for Camp I Am Me by hosting their annual Summer Bash Party!
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
The Phoenix Society’s World Burn Congress is an annual international conference that brings together more than 900 burn survivors, their families, care givers, burn care professionals, and firefighters. It is a forum for encouraging and facilitating the sharing of stories, providing support and increasing knowledge of burn recovery. For many it is the first opportunity to meet […]
Each year, nearly 50 volunteers join Camp I Am Me at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to manage the Fire Service Tent and provide fire prevention education to fair-goers. The tent allows kids and adults to climb on fire engines and slide down firepoles while also receiving educational material on fire safety through various stations and […]
The annual Fire Prevention Week Luncheon in October includes a keynote presentation, gourmet lunch, and networking. The event also highlights and honors those who have gone above and beyond in fire safety and burn prevention, as each year Camp I Am Me receives nominations and presents awards for various categories. Each year Camp I Am Me […]
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
It’s time to get your nature on while participating in a Family Challenge Day! This time we will enjoy two hours total group time with one hour spent kayaking on beautiful 160-acre Pierce Lake located within Rock Cut State Park in Loves Park. Rock Cut State Park is filled with abundant wildlife including waterfowl, deer, […]
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
Save-the-Date! Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Camp I Am Me is hosting its fifth annual Golf Classic at the Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling! Presented by Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, all funds raised through this event will directly support Illinois’ camp for young burn survivors. The Classic invites supporters, members of the fire service and fire […]
We ask for fire departments, organizations, companies, and others’ support and help so that we can continue to provide our yearly Summer Camp, burn survivor programs, Family Days, adult support groups, and other events and activities that help survivors to be able to say, “I am me,” despite their scars.
Save-the-Date! Join hundreds of members from the fire service and beyond at the 84th annual Fire Prevention Week Luncheon. The Fire Prevention Week Luncheon, presented by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, includes gourmet lunch, networking opportunities, and a keynote presentation. The program also highlights and honors those across Illinois who have gone above and […]
Save-the-Date! An engaging weekend for young adults ages 18-22 who have experienced injuries from burns. At Strive to Thrive, young adults will have the opportunity to build their self-esteem as they focus on the next stage of their lives. We will have open conversations about what adulthood may be like, and the challenges faced by […]
Illinois fire service, join Camp I Am Me and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal for the second-annual Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Statewide Blitz. Join hundreds of departments from across the state to educate residents on the dangers of fire in the home and to ensure there are working smoke alarms properly […]
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
Are you up for our zipline challenge? We’ll be spending two hours in the tree-top canopy of this 100-acre site amidst the beautiful fall colors. Experience Lake Geneva’s natural beauty with a bird’s-eye perspective. Challenge yourself to an aerial adventure alongside other Camp I Am Me families. While this activity is amazing it is also […]
It might be dreary and cold in November but that won't stop us from getting together and enjoying the awesome indoor water park kept at a warm 84 degrees year-round at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee. Enjoy a pizza lunch in our pool-side cabana before spending some time floating, swimming, sliding, and splashing around. There's […]
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
Camp I Am Me offers this no-cost, end-of-year, family-friendly event to current and past participants of the Summer Camp program and to the entire burn survivor community. The Camp I Am Me Winter Gathering is taking place on Saturday, December 6th at Brookfield Zoo and will be a late afternoon/early evening of “Holiday Magic” and […]
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group, is made available specifically for the burn survivor community. Survivors of all ages and their supporters, whether that be family or friends, are welcomed to participate in any session. During the meeting, there will be an opportunity to renew friendships, create new connections, and respond to questions. Each […]
The Above and Beyond Volunteer Award was established to honor individuals and groups for their priceless contributions in volunteerism and service on behalf of Camp I Am Me. This award is presented to annually at the “Friends of Camp I Am Me Awards Celebration,” which is held in March each year. Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis, but must […]