Programs

Prevention Matters: Grants Awarded to 4 Illinois Fire Departments

Fire prevention starts with education and the Prevention Matters Grant is helping Illinois fire departments bring innovative, hands-on fire and life safety education directly to the communities they serve. Through this grant program, Camp I Am Me provides funding to fire departments for projects that strengthen community risk reduction, fire prevention, and public education efforts. […]

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Young Adult Retreat, October 9-12 in Mt. Carroll, IL

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 any

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Top Donors & Volunteer Award Recipients Recognized

The Friends of Camp I Am Me Recognition Reception celebrates just some of the many volunteers and donors who make a lasting impact on the mission of Camp I Am Me, Illinois’ support network for burn survivors and their families. Held on March 5th in Woodridge, the event honored the individuals, organizations, and partners whose

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Burn Camp Partnerships Provide Winter Fun for Illinois Survivors

In January, Camp I Am Me staff, volunteers, and survivors participated in two separate support programs outside of Illinois. The Thrive Retreat, hosted by the British Columbia Professional Firefighter’s Burn Fund and a Winter Teen Trip put on by Hoosier Burn Camp. With the continued partnership growth with other Burn Camp-like nonprofit organizations across the

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By the Numbers: 2025 Camp I Am Me Impact Report

Since 1989, Camp I Am Me has been a place where healing begins, confidence grows, and lives are changed. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors, thousands of families are safer today and burn survivors of all ages are supported on their journey forward. Because of You: Every number representers a

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Warrior Scar Jewelry Workshop (Mount Prospect)

A Post Traumatic Growth Experience – Create. Connect. Heal. The Healing Phoenix Arts Warrior Scar Jewelry Workshop is a one-day transformative program that honors your courage and personal journey. Burn survivors replicate a healed scar from a traumatic experience into a unique piece of fine silver jewelry. This powerful process offers survivors new perspectives on healing

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