Join hundreds of members from the fire service and beyond at Camp I Am Me’s Fire Prevention Week Luncheon, presented by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board! This 85th annual program includes gourmet lunch, networking opportunities, Prevention Matters Grant presentations, and a keynote address. The program also highlights and honors those across Illinois who have gone above and […]
An engaging weekend for young adults ages 18-25 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 any […]
Illinois fire service, join Camp I Am Me and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal for the third 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 […]
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 […]
Join Camp I Am Me as we welcome Fall and get ready for Halloween with a trip to Rader Family Farm in Normal, Il. This event is open to all survivors and families but is especially geared to those with younger children. We’ll have an outdoor tented area to meet and engage, and everyone who […]
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 […]
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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 Recognition Reception,” which is held in March each year. Nominations are accepted on an […]
Requests to volunteer for the full week (8 days) of 2027’s Summer Camp Saturday, June 12–Saturday, June 19, 2027 Requests will be accepted for 2027’s camp through February 5, 2027. Those who submit, will receive additional information after that time. Questions about what a cabin counselor at a week of Camp I Am Me Summer […]
Camp I Am Me’s newest support program, Camp Encourage, is a special weekend camp designed for burn survivors 0-6 and their families so they can better understand and heal physically, emotionally, and socially after a burn injury. Often parents or caregivers have questions as to what to expect as their young child grows, how to […]
For more than 35 years, Camp I Am Me’s Summer Camp program has provided far more than a traditional camp. We offer a transformational experience where young burn survivors rediscover confidence, independence, and joy. In a world where they may often feel different, campers arrive to find something powerful: a place where they truly belong. […]