Burn Survivors

Group shot at World Burn Congress Scholarship award ceremony

Applications Available to Receive World Burn Congress Scholarship

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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2025 Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Dates!

Camp I Am Me is excited to announce the dates for 2025 Summer Camp! The 34th annual “Burn Camp” will be taking place from Sunday, June 15th to Saturday, June 21st at YMCA Camp Duncan in Ingleside.  Illinois’ camp for young burn survivors provides a special and unforgettable one-week experience for children and teenagers, ages 7-20, who

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A Memorable Week of Adventures & Connections at International Burn Camp

Camper Tayvon and I had the incredible opportunity to attend a burn camp organized by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). It was a week filled with amazing experiences, from visiting fire stations and historical landmarks in Washington, D.C., to bonding with fellow survivors and exploring new friendships.

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