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Connecticut Burns Care Foundation

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✓ BSN Verified Last reviewed September 9, 2026

A Connecticut nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that supports burn survivors and their families, funds burn-care equipment and facilities and related research, promotes burn-care collaboration, provides the Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp, and supports fire-safety and fire-prevention education.

Services & categories

Camps & Retreats

Programs & services

Specific programs and services listed for this organization.

Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp

Active

A free, week-long residential camp providing a safe outdoor environment, peer connection, confidence-building, social and physical activities, recreation, and supported participation for child burn survivors. Activities include arts and crafts, boating, hiking, fishing, archery, waterfront activities, and challenge-course programming. The camp moved to Camp Trexler in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, beginning in July 2026.

Peer & Community Support Mental Health & Recovery Camps & Retreats
Service area Nationwide
Cost Free
Virtual services Not listed
In-person services Available
Referral required No
Location 288 Camp Trexler Rd., Kunkletown, PA 18058
Who this program serves
Children who are burn survivors and are ages 8–17 by the camp date. A completed online application, updated physician-completed health examination and health-history forms, and other required application documents are necessary. CBCF reserves the right to decline participation for disciplinary, emotional, or medical issues that would affect the child’s camp experience.
How to access this program
Review the official Become a Camper page, complete the online camper application, and submit the required medical and parent/guardian forms by the stated deadline. The official 2026 page lists camp dates of July 12–19, 2026 and an application deadline of June 25, 2026. Contact CBCF for current-year dates and requirements.
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Burn Camp Share Program

Active

A nationwide initiative allowing young burn survivors associated with CBCF’s camp and participating partner burn camps to attend additional burn camps across the United States and Canada, expanding peer connection, summer opportunities, and emotional and social development.

Peer & Community Support Camps & Retreats
Service area Nationwide
Cost Unknown
Virtual services Not listed
In-person services Available
Referral required Varies
Who this program serves
Young burn survivors connected with CBCF’s Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp or participating partner burn camps. Specific age, application, partner-camp, and cost rules are not stated on the announcement page.
How to access this program
Contact Connecticut Burns Care Foundation or a participating burn camp for current participation details. The official announcement indicates that CBCF is continuing to recruit additional partner camps.
Program contact
Program Website

Resource information

Service areaNationwide
CostMixed
Virtual servicesNot listed
In-person servicesAvailable
Referral requiredVaries
Location601 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
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Who this resource serves

Burn survivors ages 8-17; medical form and camp application required.

How to access services

Visit the official camp page for current dates, application requirements and medical forms.

Contact

Phone: 203-878-6744

Email: cbcf@ctburnsfoundation.org

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