Champ Camp 2010, 25 Years of Fun

This June, Champ Camp will celebrate its 25th anniversary with excitement and enthusiasm!

"I can't divulge all of our secrets but we have lots of fun program ideas that play off the 25th theme. We are trying to bring back previous counselors and staff for a visit," said Scott "Waku" Robbins, Champ Director for three years.

In the last quarter-century, more than 2,000 kids age 5-17 have enjoyed a week of Champ Camp. The largest burn survivor camp in the world, Champ Camp receives national and international recognition.

The Camp started in Malibu with a handful of staff and a small number of kids. After a few years, the Camp moved to Wonder Valley in Sanger and has now grown to 100 counselors and staff and an average of 150 campers per year.

"It's got to be the people involved that make it so successful," said Steve "Trip" Peck, who was Camp Director for 10 years. "I remember the days where we ate on the Dolphin Patio before the new kitchen was built. In those days we were establishing the camp culture. Now kids know Champ Camp expectations before they get on the bus. The message is that we are accepting to everyone and we're going to have a great experience together."

Champ Camp will be June 12-19, 2010. Applications and information can be found at www.aarbf.org/services/champcamp.htm.

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