Please note, some in-person events have been canceled/rescheduled due to COVID-19.
April 2024
Women’s Burn Survivor Support Group
The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Once a month, burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey with this group focusing on women. Group is held virtually. Attendees are welcome to join us for one meeting or for all and there is no charge to attend. Every Third Thursday…
Find out more »All In-Person (and Zoom) Burn Survivor Meetings
The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Once a month, burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey. The in-person support meeting is open to ALL burn survivors. It is a regular event (every 4th Wed of the month) and is held at UCSD Burn Center, 8th Floor Conference Room.…
Find out more »Burn Survivor Family Day Getaway – San Diego
Our Burn Survivor Family Day Getaway is a support-based program designed for burn survivors, ages 0-7 years old and their immediate family members (parents and siblings). This unique program helps children along with their families understand and cope with the physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery. Family Day Getaway will provide an opportunity for families to spend time with others overcoming similar challenges in an informal, supportive camp setting. The program focuses on healthy emotional and physical recovery…
Find out more »July 2024
Camp Beyond the Scars 2024
REGISTRATION FOR CAMP 2023 OPENS SOON Camp Beyond the Scars is a weeklong sleepaway summer camp for children between the ages of 8–17 who have experienced a burn injury. Our camp provides a relaxed social setting, which supports burn-injured children so they can have fun, learn coping skills, and build relationships with other burn survivors. Under the supervision of staff and volunteers, campers get to do what kids do best – have fun! This camp also offers a one-of-a-kind supportive…
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