Family Retreat is a support-based program designed for burn survivors, ages 0-7 years old and their immediate family members. This unique two-day and overnight program helps children along with their families understand and cope with the physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery. Family Retreat will provide an opportunity for families to spend time […]

Our friends at the San Diego Canoe Kayak Team are coming together to offer burn survivors ages 8-14 years old a hands-on learning experience on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay! Members of the club will be teaching attendees the basics of Olympic Sprint Kayaking and Canoeing. Each child will also learn about water safety and […]

Join us for our first burn survivor meet-up of the year! We invite you to make a difference in our community by installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of seniors in need. Give back with fellow burn survivors and enjoy complimentary breakfast from the BI. There is no experience necessary to […]

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 […]

We invite burn survivors and their caregivers to enjoy dinner on us! We will be hosting an evening of food, music and friends for our July 22nd support group. Make […]

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 […]

The Burn Institute is excited to announce a new Burn Survivor event. On February 23 we will hold a Burn Survivor Poetry Workshop class hosted by Michael Williamson. Time is […]