Specific programs and services listed for this organization.
Camp I Am Me Family Days
Active
No-cost family support events providing social connection with other burn survivors, adult peer support for parents and caregivers, and family-friendly activities. Events may include admission, special activities, and goodie bags.
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
IL
Who this program serves
Burn survivors of all ages and immediate family members, including parents, spouses, siblings, children, and caregivers.
How to access this program
Review the IFSA Events section for the current Family Day event, location, dates, and registration or attendance details. The program page does not give one permanent site because events vary.
Loyola Medicine's Links of Hope Support Group
Active
Monthly support group for burn survivors of any age and their family members, friends, and supporters. Sessions provide peer connection, discussion of burn injury and recovery topics, and social support.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Service area
Statewide
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
No
Location
2160 S. 1st Avenue, Burn Conference Room, Room 7313, Maywood, IL 60153
Who this program serves
Burn survivors of any age and their family members, friends, and other supporters. Current official descriptions do not require a referral.
How to access this program
Attend the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Loyola University Medical Center. The IFSA page gives directions: park in the south hospital garage and take the East/Gift Shop elevator to the seventh-floor Burn Unit, Room 7313. Confirm the current meeting date and availability through IFSA or Loyola before attending.
Camp Encourage Family Camp
Planned
Weekend family camp designed for burn survivors ages 0-6 and their families, including family activities, parent and caregiver learning sessions, peer connection, and emotional and social support after a burn injury.
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
Great Wolf Lodge, Gurnee, IL
Who this program serves
Burn survivors ages 0-6 and their families. The page describes participation for families and caregivers but does not provide additional restrictions.
How to access this program
Registration is scheduled to open in December 2026 for the April 23-25, 2027 event. Contact Camp I Am Me for questions or current registration information.
This program is listed as planned and may not yet be accepting participants.
Camp I Am Me Summer Camp
Planned
Free weeklong overnight camp for young burn survivors, with adaptive recreation, peer connection, emotional and social support, medical coverage, and rehabilitation support. The program includes youth ages 7-17 and a Leaders-in-Training track for eligible participants ages 18-20.
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
YMCA Camp Duncan, Ingleside, IL
Who this program serves
Youth ages 7-17 and eligible 18-20-year-old Leaders-in-Training participants who experienced a burn injury requiring outpatient treatment or hospitalization. Participation is subject to medical approval.
How to access this program
Contact the Camp I Am Me office or request a camper application. The current 2027 page states that applications are expected to be distributed to eligible families in February or March each year. The 2026 application page documents the application process and statewide pickup/drop-off locations.
This program is listed as planned and may not yet be accepting participants.
Camp I Am Me Winter Gathering
Planned
A no-cost, family-friendly end-of-year gathering for current and past campers, their families, current and past volunteers, and burn survivors who have not previously attended camp. The event is intended to foster reconnection and inclusion in the Camp I Am Me community.
Peer & Community Support
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Statewide
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
No
Location
IL
Who this program serves
Current and past Camp I Am Me participants and families, volunteers and families, and burn survivors who have not participated in camp; event-specific eligibility may vary.
How to access this program
Monitor the official Events page for the 2026 Winter Gathering details and registration. The events calendar lists a December 5, 2026 save-the-date, while details were pending at the time of review.
This program is listed as planned and may not yet be accepting participants.
Strive to Thrive: Beyond the Burns Young Adult Retreat
Planned
A no-cost supervised retreat designed to empower burn survivors ages 18-25 as they transition into adulthood. The retreat combines peer connection, outdoor and recreational activities, educational sessions, journaling, mentoring, and discussion of adult-life topics.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Education & Employment
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Multi State
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
No
Location
YMCA Camp Benson, Mount Carroll, IL
States served
California
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Who this program serves
Young adult burn survivors ages 18-25. The 2025 official recap states that participants included people from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and California.
How to access this program
Contact Camp I Am Me through the official retreat page or office for the current application and registration process.
This program is listed as planned and may not yet be accepting participants.
Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship
Unknown
Listed on the official Survivor Programs page as a Camp I Am Me survivor-related program, but a current standalone description, eligibility rules, award details, and application status could not be verified from the available current pages.
Financial & Practical Assistance
Education & Employment
Service area
Statewide
Cost
Unknown
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Unknown
Location
IL
How to access this program
Contact Camp I Am Me directly for current scholarship information.
Healing Wild Trip
Unknown
Listed on the official Survivor Programs page as a survivor program, but current program description, dates, eligibility, cost, and access details could not be verified from the available current pages.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Statewide
Cost
Unknown
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Unknown
Location
IL
How to access this program
Contact Camp I Am Me directly for current program information.
