British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp
The British Columbia Burn Camp offers specialized programs for burn survivors, including a summer camp for children, a family camp, and a retreat for young a...
▌ Editor's read The British Columbia Burn Camp is part of the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund, a registered charity that supports burn survivors. The website, burnfund.org, loads successfully and details three main programs: the British Columbia Burn Camp for children aged 6-18, the Little Lionhearts Family Camp for younger children and their families, and the Thrive Retreat for young adult burn survivors. All programs are offered free of charge to participants. The Burn Fund is a non-profit organization. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'BC Burn Fund' show a 4.9-star rating from 37 reviews, with many praising the organization's support for burn survivors and their families. Social media handles include @bcburnfund on Instagram and BCBurnFund on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 3891 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P1, Canada
- Phone: (604) 876-4678
- Cost notes: All programs are free of charge. CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp
- What ages does British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp accept?
- British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp cost?
- British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. All programs are free of charge. CAD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp's hours?
- British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp?
- British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp provide lunch?
- British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp compare to other specialty camps in Vancouver?
- British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - British Columbia Burn Camp is one of 24 specialty camps in Vancouver that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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