Today’s Weather: 90 degrees, clear skies with sun, hot just like walking on Mars. Today’s Meal:Breakfast: French Toast, Bacon, BB Muffins, Yogurt, Cold/Hot Cereal, Milk, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Bananas.Lunch: Tacos – 100% Beef, Soft/Hard Shells, Black Beans, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Salad Bars, Churros, Juice.Dinner: Chicken Fingers or Veggie Burger, Mac & Cheese, Corn, Rolls […]
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Today’s Weather:83 degrees, hazy skies with sun and some humidity Today’s Meal:Breakfast: Waffles, Bacon, Strawberries, Apple Bread, Cereal, Yogurt, Grape Juice, Fresh Fruit, Bananas.Lunch: Sloppy Joes or Grilled Cheese, Coleslaw, Salad Bars, Watermelon, Juice.Dinner: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean, Corn Bread/Butter, Salad Bars, Pumpkin Pie w/Whipped Topping.Snack: Soft Pretzel with Cheese. Camper Activities:Horseback Riding, Pool,
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Today’s Weather:80 degrees, hazy skies with sun and some humidity Today’s Meal:Dinner: Lasagna, Garlic Bread Sticks, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, TiramisuSnack: Rice Krispie Treats Camper Activities:Swim tests, All Camp Photo, Cosmic Campfire (all cabins welcome and campfire) Theme is Out of This World:What does it mean? We chose this to represent the infinite possibilities our
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Are you looking to update your wardrobe while also making a positive impact? Camp I Am Me is delighted to present the Apparel Fundraising Store – a unique opportunity to support burn survivors while adding some stylish new pieces to your collection. From June 3 to July 7, 2025, the apparel fundraiser store will be
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An empowering, week-long summer camp provides a safe, and judgement-free place for young burn survivors Mount Prospect, Illinois – For the past 34 years, Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has helped young burn survivors throughout Illinois by providing a place of acceptance and healing at its yearly Summer Camp held at
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Specialized smoke alarms distributed to protect children across Chicagoland Wood Dale, IL – In a collaborative effort between the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, local fire departments, and Child’s Voice School, specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young deaf
Over the past couple months, Family Challenge Days have popped up on the programs calendar and across Illinois. In April, nearly 40 family members from our burn survivor community joined us at First Ascent in Peoria for some indoor wall climbing activities! Family members were also supported by members of the Peoria Firefighters Local 50
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Over the past month, Camp I Am Me staff, volunteers, and former campers have participated in a couple podcasts to help highlight the mission of the organization and provide insight to the important work happening across Illinois throughout the year. To learn more about all of the opportunities Camp I Am Me has to offer,
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Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of extraordinary young individuals? Look no further than Camp I Am Me Summer Camp, a beacon of hope and happiness for children who have faced the unimaginable challenges of burn injuries. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering burn survivors, Camp I Am
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Camp I Am Me has been providing a scholarship opportunity to burn survivors and their family members from Illinois for numerous years. The scholarship covers the costs involved in participating in the four-day conference including conference registration fees, travel accommodations to and from the event, and lodging.
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