A place where young burn survivors find strength, belonging, and confidence
Camp Eyabsut is one of the WSCFF Burn Foundation’s longest-running programs for young burn survivors.
Each summer, the camp brings together youth aged 5-17, volunteers, and fire fighters for a week designed around play, shared experience, and connection. Held every July in Black Diamond, Washington, about an hour southeast of Seattle, camp offers kids a break from the daily challenges that burn injuries and scars can bring, and a chance to simply be themselves among peers who understand.
Since 1990, Camp Eyabsut has helped hundreds of children feel less alone and more at home in their own skin. Many campers return year after year because Eyabsut feels like family.
Why Camp Matters
Emotional and social healing are just as important as physical recovery. For many young burn survivors, Camp Eyabsut becomes a vital part of that process: a place to build confidence, form lasting friendships, and see their story through a lens of resilience rather than injury.
A Name Rooted in Meaning
The camp’s name reflects its Northwest roots and deep connection to the land and its people. During a fireside blessing ceremony in 1997, elders from the Skagit Tribe gave the camp the name Eyabsut, meaning “To Rise Above Anything.”
The bear symbol represents strength and courage, qualities our campers carry with them every day.
Join Us!
Camp Eyabsut is offered at no cost to families and is staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers, including fire fighters, counselors, and adult burn survivors. The adults who support the camp bring lived experience and deep understanding, helping to create a safe, affirming environment where healing happens through hands-on experiences, laughter, and trust.
Families interested in camp participation, fire fighters looking to volunteer, and community members who want to learn more can find additional details, application information, and ways to get involved through the links below.
Apply or refer a camper
Ways You Can Support Camp
Volunteer
To learn more, email eyabsut[at]gmail.com or call (253) 216-3271.
Donate
The WSCFF Burn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) registered charity, and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. To make a secure gift online, please use the link below.
