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Camp Susquehanna

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A residential camp for young burn survivors that combines recreation, life skills, peer connection and a supportive environment; the program also offers virtual camp gatherings.

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Camp Susquehanna Summer Sleep-Away Camp

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A four-day residential summer camp for youth ages 7-21 who have had a serious burn injury. Activities include swimming, arts, cooking, fishing, ropes and climbing activities, peer time, group challenges, campfires, and other adapted recreational and life-skills programming. Burn nurses and other health, mental-health, physical, occupational, and recreational professionals support campers as needed.

Peer & Community Support Mental Health & Recovery Camps & Retreats
Service area Statewide
Cost Free
Virtual services Not listed
In-person services Available
Referral required No
Location Camp Westmont, 81 Spruce Lake Road, Poyntelle, PA 18454
States served
Pennsylvania
Who this program serves
Youth ages 7-21 with a serious burn injury. The official Programs & Services page describes the statewide program as serving youth who were treated in a Pennsylvania Regional Burn Center. Participation is through the camp application process.
How to access this program
Review the official Camp Susquehanna page for the current application and dates. The page lists 2027 camper dates of June 15-18, 2027, with the application marked coming soon. Families may use private transportation to Camp Westmont or, when offered, free round-trip transportation from designated Pennsylvania pickup locations.
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Camp Susquehanna Year-Round Online Activities

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Online activities and gatherings that extend Camp Susquehanna’s peer connection, resilience, social-emotional support, and community beyond the in-person summer camp.

Peer & Community Support Mental Health & Recovery Camps & Retreats
Service area Statewide
Cost Free
Virtual services Available
In-person services Not listed
Referral required No
Location PA
States served
Pennsylvania
Who this program serves
Youth burn survivors within the Camp Susquehanna program population; the official page describes the broader program as serving youth ages 7-21 with serious burn injuries. Specific online activity eligibility and registration procedures were not separately published.
How to access this program
Contact Camp Susquehanna or monitor the official Camp Susquehanna webpage for current online activities and participation instructions.
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Leaders-In-Training (LIT) Program

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A three-year leadership program within Camp Susquehanna, with an option for a fourth year, for young adults ages 18-21. Participants develop leadership and life skills through group discussions and exercises and apply those skills while assisting campers and counselors.

Peer & Community Support Education & Employment Camps & Retreats
Service area Statewide
Cost Unknown
Virtual services Not listed
In-person services Available
Referral required Yes
Location Camp Westmont, 81 Spruce Lake Road, Poyntelle, PA 18454
States served
Pennsylvania
Who this program serves
Young adults ages 18-21; the official page describes a three-year program with an option for a fourth year. Entry is through an application reviewed by a camp committee, with accepted applicants notified afterward.
How to access this program
Use the LIT section of the official Camp Susquehanna page and contact Camp Susquehanna for the current application. The page displayed the 2026 LIT application as coming soon; current 2027 application availability should be confirmed directly.
Program contact
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Resource information

Service areaStatewide
CostFree
Virtual servicesAvailable
In-person servicesAvailable
Referral requiredNo
Location2100 Mack Blvd, 4th Floor, Allentown, PA 18103
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States served

Pennsylvania

Who this resource serves

Camp Susquehanna serves youth ages 7-21 who have had a serious burn injury; official program materials additionally describe the statewide program as serving youth treated in a Pennsylvania Regional Burn Center. The Leaders-in-Training component is for young adults ages 18-21, with an option for a fourth year, subject to application and committee review.

How to access services

Visit the official Camp Susquehanna webpage for current dates, applications, transportation information, volunteer information, and program updates. Families may contact Camp Susquehanna at 484-224-3032 or camp@burnprevention.org. The 2027 camper application was listed as coming soon at the time of review. Camp is held at Camp Westmont in Poyntelle, Pennsylvania, with free transportation offered from several Pennsylvania locations/burn centers when available.

Contact

Phone: 484-224-3032

Email: camp@burnprevention.org

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