Burn Camp

Due to the ongoing pandemic Burn Camp 2020 has been cancelled.

Please reach out to the Burn Camp Director, contact information below, with any questions. A different activity for the fall of 2020 may be planned.

To contact Eric Jensen, please call (402) 219-7871, or email ejensen@stez.org.

Burn Camp provides children between the ages of 7 - 18 who have suffered a burn injury an opportunity to become independent, make friends and explore new experiences, while enjoying  the great outdoors. Children will meet others who have similar experiences, feelings, fears and concerns. The camp will be staffed by a nurse from the Saint Elizabeth Regional Burn Center, as well as other health care professionals. 

Camp Activities

• Canoeing or tubing the North Loup River (7th graders and older)
• Challenge course
• Crafts
• Fishing
• Hiking - 4 different trails
• Horseback riding
• Meeting people with similar experiences
• Singing and eating great food
• Star gazing
• Swimming pool, lake, river
• Volleyball, basketball
• Visiting Fort Hartsuff, the Fish Hatchery and the Burwell Rodeo

About Kamp Kaleo

Kamp Kaleo is a year-round camp/conference/retreat center located two miles east of Burwell, Nebraska, on State Highway 91. Kamp Kaleo is over 160 acres of meadows, wetlands and woods with a mile and a quarter river frontage on the North Loup River. Learn more about Kamp Kaleo.

Cost

Burn camp is made possible for all children who have suffered a burn injury by generous donations to the St. Elizabeth Foundation.

Registration

Download the Burn Camp brochure. To register please fill out the registration and health consent form. Mail completed forms to:

CHI Health St. Elizabeth Regional Burn Center
Burn Camp
555 S 70th Street
Lincoln, NE  68510
    
Please call (402) 219-7871 with questions or concerns.