Young burn survivors thrive at Camp Beyond the Scars

SAN DIEGO – Forty-one children and young adults who have sustained significant burn injuries came together for the Burn Institute's Camp Beyond the Scars, Aug. 6-11.

Established more than 20 years ago, camp is the Burn Institute's hallmark burn survivor support program, specifically designed for burn injured children ages 8-17. In addition, survivors ages 18-21 participated in a junior counselor component of the camp as leaders-in-training.

This year's summer program took place at a camp facility in Ramona, and the theme was "pirates." Upon arrival, each cabin created their pirate name and mas...