Young Adult Summit Application Deadline (Cambria, CA)
January 15
Since 2013, Camp I Am Me has been providing various programming opportunities to prepare and assist participants for the challenges ahead of them not only as burn survivors, but as adults. Through partnerships with other like-minded nonprofit organizations, survivors from Illinois have the opportunity to receive support through programs that are held across the country. Qualified Camp I Am Me personnel and volunteer staff accompany participants to these programs to ensure safe arrival and return as well as to help assist survivors gain new tools and knowledge while meeting others from across the United States.
The Young Adult Summit by the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) is for burn survivors between the ages of 18 to 20. It helps meet the unique challenges associated with growing up with burn injuries and to offer assistance in transitioning into various chapters of being a young adult. Each of the workshops and exercises are designed to engage teens in life skills, team building, and leadership. Life topics such as budgeting, automotive and home repairs, public speaking, and health and nutrition are provided.
These programs are taking place February 14-17, 2025. To learn more and to complete the short Application Form, Click Here! Application Deadline is January 15, 2025.