History

Founded in 1995, Miracle Burn Camp (MBC) is the flagship program of the St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation. MBC is conducted by a staff of professional firefighters, burn survivors, burn care professionals, and YMCA camp experts. These volunteers serve as camp counselors and activity leaders.

About

MBC is like no other camp. It is the only burn camp in North America with burned and non-burned children integrated into activities throughout the week.  Burn survivors aged 7-17 years of age, have the opportunity to be themselves in a non-threatening environment. They meet others who have experienced similar injuries, feelings, fears, and concerns. Many lifelong friendships have grown from this very special camp.

Supporting The Journey

The Miracle Burn Camp experience helps build self-esteem and supports emotional healing, encouraging burn campers to live beyond the scars and to be themselves. Through structured activities they develop a sense of self-worth and gain confidence. Interaction with non-burn campers is a huge benefit to both the burn survivor and non-burn camper; a feeling of inclusiveness for the survivor and a life changing educational lesson for the non-burn camper.

Miracle Burn Camp Goals:

1. Provide a fun summer camp experience in a non-threatening environment for children with burns.
2. Provide esteem-building opportunities through physical activity and attainment of personal goals.
3. Allow staff and patient interaction away from the intensity of painful procedures at the hospital.

Who is camp for and what is it like?

1. Burn survivors ages 7-17
2. Camper transportation will be offered within a radius, please inquire
3. We partner with the Okoboji Camp Foster YMCA 

The Camp Foster YMCA Experience

Creating positive experiences that are as unique as each camper and making memories that last a lifetime.

Interested in volunteering?

Miracle Burn Camp is a member of International Association of Burn Camps (IABC)