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"Back at home, people call you names and pick on you and stuff like. But here, you can be comfortable with what you wear," said Soniece Crubep.

Crubep has been coming to camp for 11 years. She's now a counselor in training, imparting the valuable lessons she's learned to younger campers.

"They're beautiful and they don't have to be ashamed and stuff like that. So I think us being counselors in training, helping them, is a lot easier for them," Crubep said.

The camp is led by fellow burn survivors, health professionals and firefighters from the Rochester and Syracuse areas. In addition to the traditional camp games, each year campers are treated to a barbeque and motorcycle rides from firefighters who sponsor the camp.

"We have a strong connection to them. We can actually watch these children grow. Like I said, 10 years doing this now, some of the kids are much bigger and much older," said Onondaga County firefighter Greg Tiner.

And though camp last just four days a year, participants say the camaraderie and friendships made are truly lasting.

"This is the only time the kids get interact with other kids who have been burned and it's a connection that they keep for a lifetime," said camp co-director Chris Monahan.

"I don't know what we'd be without burn camp. I really don't know. ‘Cause it's just fun to be here. And having everybody be here and just feeling like you're on top of the world," said Justice Decroce.

A feeling of confidence counselors hope will stay with them until camp begins again next year.

The camp is sponsored by various organizations, including local firehouses, so campers are able to attend free of charge.

The camp is operated by the Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association.