Family Burn Camp
A free camp for burn survivors and their families to connect and heal in a supportive environment.
▌ Editor's read The Family Burn Camp, hosted by the St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation, is an overnight program designed for burn survivors and their families in Iowa. The website clearly states that the camp is free for all attendees, covering lodging, food, and activities, which is a significant strength. The St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation is a non-profit organization, indicating a mission-driven approach. While the website mentions staff, it does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about background checks. The camp aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for families to heal and connect. The foundation has an active presence on Instagram (@stflorianfireandburn) and Facebook (StFlorianFireandBurnFoundation), where they share updates and photos from their events. No Google reviews specifically for 'Family Burn Camp' were found, but the foundation itself has a 5.0-star rating from 1 review on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 3–21
Family 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 3–21
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Camp Foster, 1761 260th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, USA
- Phone: 515-280-8400
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: FREE, USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Family Burn Camp
- What ages does Family Burn Camp accept?
- Family Burn Camp is open to children ages 3–21. 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.
- What are Family Burn Camp's hours?
- Family 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 Family Burn Camp?
- Family 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 Family Burn Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Family Burn Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Family Burn Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.