Burn Advocates proudly announces the creation of the ISRAEL BURN CAMP FOR CHILDREN (IBCC) (opening spring 2009)

Burn Advocates commitment to creating a burn camp for Israeli children arises out of the experience we had in sponsoring two young burn survivors at Camp Susquehanna in Lancaster County, PA. It was the third year that Israeli children along with their caretakers were hosted.

This year Alexei and Yarden, both of whom are recovering from serious burns, had their first opportunity to meet and get to know other children who had experienced similar injuries. Their transformation from sullen and reclusive to jubilant and interactive was absolutely remarkable.

Israel has more than its share of children who have endured severe burn injuries from domestic causes such as house and car fires as well as terrorist attacks. Israel’s first burn camp will provide a fun, safe, and healing environment where kids will not be judged by their scars.

The camp is open to any Israeli child ages 7-17 regardless of religious or ethnic background who has sustained a severe burn injury. Campers will participate in a variety of activities including swimming, boating, ropes course, hands-on music, cosmetology, dance, and engaging character-building activities.

Tuition and transportation is free. Buses will pick children up from burn centers located in Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The camp will also meet children’s special medical needs. A qualified nurse and physical therapist on staff will dispense medications, change dressings, provide first aid and perform medical duties as required.

We need your help to make this dream to serve hundreds of children in need a reality. We are committed to giving these children the gift of a burn camp for Israel’s 60th birthday.

Please email Esther Goodheart at esther@israelburncamp.org or call Samuel Davis at 201-220-3908.