Programs

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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CIAM Gift Giving Challenge: Give a Gift, Get a (Challenge) Coin!

Camp I Am Me is on an exciting journey of growth and transformation! Every year, we dedicate ourselves to empowering burn survivors – children, adults, and families – with programs that heal, inspire, and bring hope. And now, we’re gearing up to launch incredible new programs in 2026 that will expand our reach and impact

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Young Adult Retreat Scheduled for October 10-13 in Mt. Carroll

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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Challenge Accepted: Survivors Tackle Wall Climbing & Rollercoasters

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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