Pediatric burn survivors come together for Camp Beyond the Scars

SAN DIEGO – From August 8 to 13 over 50 children and young adults with severe burn injuries will come together in an environment where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves.

Camp Beyond the Scars, established in 1987, is the Burn Institute’s hallmark burn survivor support program specifically designed for burn injured children ages 8-17, plus 18-21 year old burn survivors delivering assistance as leaders-in-training. The program provides a supportive atmosphere where each child can learn how to deal with the emotional and physical hardships they face as a result of their burn trauma....