The Arthur C. Luf Children's Burn Camp became a reality in 1991 after many years and hours of dedication and planning by our late President and Founder, Arthur C. Luf. Located in Union, Connecticut on the Massachusetts line near Sturbridge, MA, it is set on 176 acres with its own pond for swimming and boating. A beautiful setting in the woods of Connecticut. The Arthur C. Luf Children's Burn Camp is the only one of its kind in the Northeast.

All children attend free of charge. All expenses for lodging, meals, arts/crafts, activities and programs are paid for by the Foundation.

Most of these children have never seen a campground or enjoyed an overnight camp-out, let alone the many other camp activities which include camp fires, hiking, fishing, archery, boating, and a challenging ropes course.

Active and retired firefighters from Fire Departments along the East Coast, medical personnel trained in treating burns, burn survivors, and caring individuals help round out the team of counselors for the children. All counselors serve on a volunteer basis.

In 2006, 61 terrific kids attended camp free of charge. Our campers come from all over with children from throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C., Maryland, Florida, Puerto Rico and from other countries like Russia, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Peru, Croatia, and Vietnam. We turn no child away.

All individuals interested in participating must fully complete the enclosed application and submit it to the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation, Arthur C. Luf Children's Burn Camp Selection Committee, 601 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460. The deadline for the receipt of all applications for the 2007 burn camp is April 6, 2007.



Please note the following:



1. Only fully completed applications are reviewed by the selection committee.

2. By applying, you do not automatically qualify for acceptance as a counselor in the camp. The selection of counselors depends on many factors, including experience at this camp or other camps; certifications actively held in various activities like archery, ropes course, canoeing, lifeguard, kayaking, or sailing; special interests like arts & crafts, carpentry, culinary, plumbing, music, etc. and the number of children burn survivors attending.

3. You are required to submit three letters of recommendation with your application.

4. A background check will be completed on you as part of the application process.

5. Every counselor must submit a copy of his/her physical exam (the physical must have been completed within the last three years) using the special state required physical exam form in your application packet. No other form will be accepted.

6. The Director of the Camp requires that each counselor make every effort to participate in a few scheduled work parties to help prepare for the opening and closing of the camp.

7.All counselors serve on a volunteer basis.