Camp Courage Builds Resilience Together | Rochester News

Camp Courage just wrapped up its latest summer session—a transformative four-day camp for kids ages six to seventeen who’ve survived burns. Run by the Rochester Fire Department, medical teams, and devoted volunteers, it’s a safe haven where young survivors build confidence, forge real friendships, and find belonging. The camp kicks off with a powerful send-off breakfast from first responders, symbolizing new beginnings. Dayveion Allen, once a camper himself after a devastating house fire, now returns as a counselor—proof that support can change lives. The Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association provides ongoing care beyond the hospital, offering therapy and lifelong support. And crucially, Camp Courage is free—ensuring every survivor has access to this vital community of resilience and healing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5c5d7d1cbd889fd