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British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat

British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat

The BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund offers the Thrive Retreat, a program for adult burn survivors, as part of its broader support services.

▌ Editor's read The website burnfund.org loads successfully and is the official site for the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund, a registered charity. The Thrive Retreat is one of several programs offered by the Burn Fund, specifically designed for adult burn survivors. The Burn Fund also runs the Little Lionhearts Family Camp for children and families. The organization is a non-profit, supported by professional fire fighters, and has a strong community presence with active social media on Instagram (@bcburnfund) and Facebook (bcburnfund). The website details various support services, including a burn unit, survivor programs, and prevention education. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published for the Thrive Retreat, the overall mission emphasizes support and recovery for burn survivors. The Burn Fund has a 4.9-star rating from 11 Google reviews, with reviewers praising its impactful work and support for burn survivors.
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Who thrives here Ages 18–21

British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 18–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3891 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P1, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 436-5617
  • 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 - Thrive Retreat

What ages does British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat accept?
British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat is open to children ages 18–21. 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 - Thrive Retreat cost?
British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat 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 - Thrive Retreat's hours?
British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat 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 - Thrive Retreat?
British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat 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 - Thrive Retreat provide lunch?
British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat 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 - Thrive Retreat compare to other specialty camps in Vancouver?
British Columbia Burn Camp, Little Lionhearts Family Camp, and Thrive Retreat - Thrive Retreat 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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