Tools to Thrive
Winter retreat for young adults
Thrive empowers young adult burn survivors aged 18 to 25, preparing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to help navigate the demands of adulthood as burn survivors.
For many survivors, the five-day winter retreat is the next step once graduating from Burn Camp and helps with the transition to adulthood. Programming focuses on team building, life skills and connecting with the burn survivor community. Hosted at the SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC, Thrive welcomes up to 18 participants each year.
Program Information
January 8 – 12, 2026
Thrive took place at SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon from January 8-12, 2026. Participants arrive at SilverStar Mountain Resort on Thursday afternoon for a welcome dinner and mountain tour.
Burn survivors and counsellors stay together in lodges for a full weekend of activities and sessions in a beautiful mountain setting. Counsellors are made up of fire fighters, therapists and burn survivors all of whom donate their time to planning and running Thrive each year. Thanks to the support of donors and sponsors Thrive is free for campers to attend. The cost to the Burn Fund for each camper is approximately $2000.
Check back in the Fall for info on Thrive 2027.
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Learn more about our Thrive Winter Retreat for young adults.
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