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MS Burn Camp Foundation
P.O. Box 9397
Columbus, MS 39705

Hours

09.00 AM - 03.00 PM

The Mississippi Burn camp

The Mississippi Burn Camp Foundation offers a free camp for young burn survivors aged 6-16. Those aged 17 and above can participate in (CIT) program upon recommendation. The camp is entirely staffed by volunteers and is funded through donations and grants. All proceeds go directly to camp operations and activities, with no paid personnel involved.

Scheduled Tour & Fun Day

A scheduled tour and fun day is available for children under 6 and their parents to experience the camp. Please contact us to sign up.

Staffed Entirely by Volunteers

We are staffed entirely by volunteers, including firefighters, nurses, healthcare workers, teachers, and others. The camp is provided at no charge to participants and includes food, lodging, activity supplies, camp T-shirts, and a week filled with fun, friendship, and entertainment.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Mississippi Burn Camp Foundation is to offer campers a safe, supportive, and life-changing experience. This mission emphasizes fostering camaraderie, developing self-worth, and helping campers overcome anxieties, ultimately aiming to support them in becoming happy and healthy young individuals.

ACTIVITIES

Activities typically include

canoeing, swimming, handicrafts, fishing, skits, competitive activities, nature hikes, horseback riding, and a ropes course designed to build confidence. Additionally, there are presentations and visits by special guests.

Years of Experience
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Camper Qualifications

To qualify for the Mississippi Burn Camp Foundation, the fundamental requirement is that the child must have suffered a burn that required a doctor’s care. An overnight hospital stay is not necessary for eligibility.
All applications must include medical approval by a doctor before camp attendance and participation.

Traditional Camps

Traditional camp programs offer a special summer camp experience for young burn survivors. By bringing these survivors together, the camp allows them to share common experiences, play, and explore life without feeling self-conscious about their scars. This supportive environment helps them make new friends and realize they are not alone in their journey.

Activities

Hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, campfires, archery, canoeing, and more.

Goal

A mix of outdoor activities to build a strong sense of community through fun games and team-building exercises.

Sports Camps

Focused on specific sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, and gymnastics.

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A burn camp is specialized retreat or summer camp designed to support children, teens, and young adults who have suffered severe burn injuries. These camps provide a therapeutic environment where participants can heal emotionally, physically, and socially after experiencing traumatic burn injuries.

Key Features of Burn Camps

Burn camps have been an essential resource for burn survivors, offering a variety of benefits.

Healing through Connection

One of the main benefits of a burn camp is the opportunity for campers to interact with others who share similar experiences.

Emotional and Psychological Support

Burn camps provide counseling and group therapy sessions to help children and teens process these emotions in a supportive environment.

Physical Rehabilitation & Self-Confidence

At the burn camp, survivors participate in adaptive sports, recreational activities, and physical therapy to regain strength and confidence in their bodies.

Fun and Normalcy

Burn camps offer an opportunity for fun and recreation, where kids can engage in typical camp activities like swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and campfires without feeling different.

Who Can Attend Burn Camps?

The Mississippi Burn Camp typically accept children, teens, and young adults who have suffered significant burns, including those with third-degree burns or severe scarring. While the specific age range can vary by camp, most focus on children between 6 and 18 years old.
Many burn camps are funded by donations, community support, and nonprofit organizations, making them affordable or free for participants. This ensures that all burn survivors, regardless of financial means, can attend.

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