Supporting Families
Healing together with heart
Little Lionhearts is a burn recovery program that supports families in their healing journey together. The retreat helps child burn survivors from infants to age six, along with their parents, siblings, and caregivers, to understand and cope with physical and emotional challenges related to burn recovery.
Little Lionhearts is a three-day program that focuses on all members of the family incorporating therapy and socialization, with therapeutic and recreational activities. Parents and caregivers are provided with the support and education necessary to nurture a child with a burn injury.
Program Information
September 15 – 17, 2023
Little Lionhearts will be held at the Cheakamus Centre in Squamish from September 15 – 17, 2023. Families will be welcomed for a full weekend of activities and sessions in a restorative environment. Scheduling includes time for rest and personal family time.
Little Lionhearts is hosted by fire fighters and pediatric nurse volunteers all of whom are familiar and trusted members of the burn community. There will be guest presenters and facilitators hosting specialized sessions throughout the weekend. Thanks to the support of donors and sponsors Little Lionhearts is free for families to attend.
Eligibility
- Burn survivors from infants to age six.
- Must be living in BC or Yukon.
- Must be attended by a parent or caregiver.
Contact
Little Lionhearts Family Camp
Learn more about Little Lionhearts Family Camp program.
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