Arizona Burn Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for burn survivors and their families in Arizona, while promoting burn prevention advocacy and education.
Each camp pursues this mission by providing targeted survivor group sessions, activities, and experiences to aid in their emotional and psychosocial recovery.
Since 1991, The Arizona Children’s Burn Camp, Camp Courage, has supported the emotional needs of children who have suffered severe burn injuries. Today, approximately 80 youth burn survivors from Arizona and neighboring states attend this free, annual therapeutic camp. Activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, tie dye, high ropes, rappelling, and more. In addition, Arizona Burn Foundation partners with Prescott College’s Centaur Leadership Services program to provide therapeutic equine experiences at Camp Courage in Prescott.
Camp Courage is staffed by volunteers –– including doctors, nurses, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, fire service personnel, teachers, and other professionals.
Each year we need volunteers for the following positions:
Counselors (guide campers through all activities all week)
Ropes Crew (be a part of the ropes course, challenge course, archery, or rifles)
Art and Crafts (help campers express themselves creatively)
Lifeguards (for the swimming pool and Lake Day)
Superchill Café and Activities (help serve coffee, snacks, and drinks in the café, while also helping plan the evening activities and games)
Logistics (help set up tables/chairs, run errands as necessary, ensure water jugs are re-filled throughout camp, etc.)
Tie Dye (help campers and staff tie dye shirts throughout the week)
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All volunteers will be provided with professional development, team-building, and training sessions designed to prepare them to deal with the specific needs of burn survivors. Click below for application due dates and guidelines.
