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The final day is upon us and the vibe is bittersweet as we prepare to send our rad dudes and dudettes back out into the world to do great things. As is tradition, the whole camp gathered for a Closing Campfire for songs, skits, and some final reflection on this totally gnarly week.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3a9RBUlqEJPXoVSM1S65SpMncgDmCj8kK8YxNLHamvIDL6Rl60mAJE5hIvsrd4WB.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3a9RBUlqEJPXoVSM1S65SpMncgDmCj8kK8YxNLHamvIDL6Rl60mAJE5hIvsrd4WB.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>This year we had eight campers aging out — a totally epic (and unusually high!) number for us. As part of our Closing Campfire tradition, we gave each of these righteous rockstars a proper send-off, sharing their greatest hits from camp and their totally tubular plans for the future.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/338whEmWXoKLnG3Qjt1FND1JFOrgc3GC7Cnc89nRmgwgRoe0jBbZkmp5YcTNDBxv.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/338whEmWXoKLnG3Qjt1FND1JFOrgc3GC7Cnc89nRmgwgRoe0jBbZkmp5YcTNDBxv.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Finally, the buses rolled in, and it was bon voyage for our totally awesome campers. With high-fives, hugs, and fists pumped high Judd Nelson-style, they cruised off with a final wave.<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1dxPQEjleaINL4gdqxC6a1e2SST3Fos0PWmj65Hxys09tpWvRqShh1QqjEOdPYKS.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="30%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1dxPQEjleaINL4gdqxC6a1e2SST3Fos0PWmj65Hxys09tpWvRqShh1QqjEOdPYKS.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;"></figure>We had a truly fantastic week! Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, parents, and of course campers who helped make this week possible. We’re so excited to see what the world has in store for our campers! Until next time, stay cool Burn Camp Fam!

MABC 2025: Day 6 — Last Dance, Last Laughs & Lifelong Memories

A 90s Personal Computer And Monitor Setup

Woah—Day 5 already! Camp is flying by, and before we know it, we’ll be bringing this totally tubular party to a close. Today was packed with big adventures for our campers—plus an epic ’80s-themed dance to cap it off! Today marked our 37th MABC Visitor’s Day, and what a blast it was! We were thrilled to welcome our tireless Burn Camp supporters, along with former campers and counselors who have helped make our community so special over the years.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/fpy1gTOoG3Qy5YEpnonM5bg3ZgrMbUcq4XymozJAZt81cUiHEHpEiuMdIOvAOOsW.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/fpy1gTOoG3Qy5YEpnonM5bg3ZgrMbUcq4XymozJAZt81cUiHEHpEiuMdIOvAOOsW.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Our young peeps in Group 1 had their turn grooming and riding our equestrian friends at Camp Horizons.&nbsp;<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/8RKtPpLXcHrO1YsireMk93l6ABVSyiuxjtjp9Sh6YGFllKUeCjBPrdku4FUFBtqF.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/8RKtPpLXcHrO1YsireMk93l6ABVSyiuxjtjp9Sh6YGFllKUeCjBPrdku4FUFBtqF.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Group 5 chilled out with some classic fishing time at the camp pond.<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/eY1pdOazhx27vZPzzIQ5kiYPJsjPN8OmDeMoNoe4DbA0IUkpNEh5kqwrxWVMd3jz.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="30%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/eY1pdOazhx27vZPzzIQ5kiYPJsjPN8OmDeMoNoe4DbA0IUkpNEh5kqwrxWVMd3jz.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;"></figure>Our Group 4 went full-on major ’80s style, splashing at the pool and tearing it up on the camp slip &amp; slide.<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1cFjZGIhA3kvZkehluWpqCXFjaHCay9AC8cx1AhNwtxjFb3JAkkcKIM6XGOb2Y8H.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1cFjZGIhA3kvZkehluWpqCXFjaHCay9AC8cx1AhNwtxjFb3JAkkcKIM6XGOb2Y8H.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Meanwhile, Group 6 took on the high ropes course for some big-time team-building fun.<figure id="figure-dmdf0p9lzme0qam8t"><img id="dmdf0p9lzme0qam8t" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/171ZeChf4bJlzdC9noMkqPwYWobTFRnlOteaLlQZTwjzkHzI8USTizvdKRsNS7Bf.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/171ZeChf4bJlzdC9noMkqPwYWobTFRnlOteaLlQZTwjzkHzI8USTizvdKRsNS7Bf.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The Group 9B boys kept things mellow, crafting kaleidoscopes in the camp science program<figure id="figure-77u5oscjheme0qb5pq"><img id="77u5oscjheme0qb5pq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3ue1jX2zDLMpxGon9KgjnKkrRlhnc8eVuOAyIK8r7ILEK3xngXdP43xQ2qBKclRK.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 35% 50%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="35%" data-positiony="50%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3ue1jX2zDLMpxGon9KgjnKkrRlhnc8eVuOAyIK8r7ILEK3xngXdP43xQ2qBKclRK.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 35% 50%;"></figure>And the 9A girls channeled their inner street artists—spray-painting a camp version of the Berlin Wall (to knock over!) and designing neon hats.<figure id="figure-903l2s8fpme0qbwmu"><img id="903l2s8fpme0qbwmu" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3AQpJPf5Vhc0jgVO2pgHXmMiiWyMXK7xEMhoGvjRtmfykkHUnht1E7MmehLYpvhI.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3AQpJPf5Vhc0jgVO2pgHXmMiiWyMXK7xEMhoGvjRtmfykkHUnht1E7MmehLYpvhI.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>After a day this gnarly, all campers wrapped it up by moving and grooving at our Back to the ’80s dance.<figure id="figure-p7ypdjj5ieme3eylhj"><img id="p7ypdjj5ieme3eylhj" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/36vUSJ2RIQocmZ6u6tjmmbXc1kPr7bKyN4q94I9JA47tk1wG55jhQeIkMRuT0w9e.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/36vUSJ2RIQocmZ6u6tjmmbXc1kPr7bKyN4q94I9JA47tk1wG55jhQeIkMRuT0w9e.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>It was another bodacious day! We couldn’t be more grateful for the laughs, the memories, and the good vibes—or more bummed that tomorrow is the last day of camp.&nbsp;

MABC 2025: Day 5 — Neon Lights, Killer Dance Moves & Camp Grooves

Retro old school attributes 80s on pink blue background. Top view. Flat lay

Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes! We’re on Level 4 of this totally tubular camp adventure, and the vibes couldn’t be better! The girls in Group 9A had their own incredible overnight river adventure&nbsp;<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2eUYMsgk8JTUTRFBhfaF2ecWDTwaDUwwImnCVydu3M2BXcQlDeUDq2ayw7lbWI0q.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2eUYMsgk8JTUTRFBhfaF2ecWDTwaDUwwImnCVydu3M2BXcQlDeUDq2ayw7lbWI0q.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Back at home base, Group 2 was making waves in the pool. Several campers crushed their swim tests, while others took time to level up their strokes in hopes of passing soon.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21AZEs0K1ShDpNVa77WM5M3xA4Siv2TDIfxu5tpKyzuHCUGGifV5vCYBSxUSHOrQ.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21AZEs0K1ShDpNVa77WM5M3xA4Siv2TDIfxu5tpKyzuHCUGGifV5vCYBSxUSHOrQ.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Group 4 got their midweek groove on with some righteous stretches and a gnarly round of Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag—a true test of reflexes and radical spirit.<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/9xVzz4u1Z5J0iwtbJzAaf7aNSTZGzAFJ2jOgkYg3gFLOO9AUNMHq04YEF1VJAjfV.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="30%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/9xVzz4u1Z5J0iwtbJzAaf7aNSTZGzAFJ2jOgkYg3gFLOO9AUNMHq04YEF1VJAjfV.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;"></figure>Nearby, Group 5 made the MABC famous Fridley Gap Hike to connect with &nbsp;nature and challenge their endurance. At the midway point, the campers stopped at a small watering hole to swim and have a quick snack.<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3brlbJh2otx4O5UBeb8jJaSA8Oz5II347B7bWyXfLDYfCqQQgZh6lKriA929zaG4.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3brlbJh2otx4O5UBeb8jJaSA8Oz5II347B7bWyXfLDYfCqQQgZh6lKriA929zaG4.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>At the camp cooking program, Group 6 learned how to make a homemade version of an 80s classic - Pop-Tarts!&nbsp; <figure id="figure-dmdf0p9lzme0qam8t" class=""><img id="dmdf0p9lzme0qam8t" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/34fkq5V2MZqdEmNc36J8eQb0Gq7JqeQhhG7yhWt3fye37gjM2UOxbgW6vMLpRgmT.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/34fkq5V2MZqdEmNc36J8eQb0Gq7JqeQhhG7yhWt3fye37gjM2UOxbgW6vMLpRgmT.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Trading Places-style, the 9B boys took on their own radical caving quest.&nbsp;<figure id="figure-77u5oscjheme0qb5pq"><img id="77u5oscjheme0qb5pq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5puKSLbCEFUq3zy1NLBUIClRy7IN1a6cDKAZXG1bceoVnqoo7NKHet9xG14o2I8s.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5puKSLbCEFUq3zy1NLBUIClRy7IN1a6cDKAZXG1bceoVnqoo7NKHet9xG14o2I8s.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>To wrap the day, all groups set up at their own campsites for our classic Home in the Woods night. With campfire-cooked dinners and stars overhead, it was pure unplugged magic.<figure id="figure-903l2s8fpme0qbwmu"><img id="903l2s8fpme0qbwmu" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2aXeHm8XWtMbfvuEUACl93StBBuvTzEPJizXdHVeBk5NaXpzRtdNeb7sVWd8N5Lc.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2aXeHm8XWtMbfvuEUACl93StBBuvTzEPJizXdHVeBk5NaXpzRtdNeb7sVWd8N5Lc.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>As the stars twinkled and the campers cozied into their sleeping bags, dreams of tomorrow’s next-level adventures danced through their heads. Stay tuned for more far out adventures tomorrow!

MABC 2025: Day 4 — Neon Nights, Campfire Lights & Endless Good Vibes

Retro ghetto blaster isolated on white with clipping path

We’re now three days deep into this totally tubular adventure, and the vibes? Still righteous. Bunks are bonded, cheers are louder, and the energy is—dare we say—bodacious to the max. The Group 9B boys set out for an overnight adventure on the Shenandoah River.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/36KlBaZ0GWxCk6I3FBL1um3jZSvkAw59MVCB51BPqhaElKmylZySL157MgdOmO0U.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/36KlBaZ0GWxCk6I3FBL1um3jZSvkAw59MVCB51BPqhaElKmylZySL157MgdOmO0U.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Meanwhile, down at cooking, our Group 2 campers smashed up some oreos and sluped down some totally killer milkshakes.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2635ojKDpZuwhaZXLmBFM2FDPksChiBpV0uP9ZNh24HDC6qFuqQlo6vr5mmYqmMW.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2635ojKDpZuwhaZXLmBFM2FDPksChiBpV0uP9ZNh24HDC6qFuqQlo6vr5mmYqmMW.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>The Group 6B boys had a true life-at-sea experience fishing in the pond at camp and even caught a few fish!<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13jfhZvIhVcFw8j0AMK7i98ttsq8UnRFt3is3VTrbhBWDHR3zuiIdkHXccWEKG4P.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="30%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13jfhZvIhVcFw8j0AMK7i98ttsq8UnRFt3is3VTrbhBWDHR3zuiIdkHXccWEKG4P.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% undefined%;"></figure>Also at Camp Horizons, Group 6 campers had some time to groom and ride horses.<figure id="figure-xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi"><img id="xjp8wjrdhdlzhkiqhi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23VFRoqSokOdpxE3D8jCTbsMGGvx3JrTUYAdmNoTuF1b3RVDJJS70PuS6l11rtTb.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="no-rounded" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23VFRoqSokOdpxE3D8jCTbsMGGvx3JrTUYAdmNoTuF1b3RVDJJS70PuS6l11rtTb.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>And Group 4 weaved themselves some gnarly neon pot holders in Arts &amp; Crafts!<figure id="figure-dmdf0p9lzme0qam8t"><img id="dmdf0p9lzme0qam8t" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1acW2oF9UbTZzUeMxgjlVAGFtiIfU6zUzdXcpUxnr1GiKziXSuXZYOJLnkQNO7NP.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1acW2oF9UbTZzUeMxgjlVAGFtiIfU6zUzdXcpUxnr1GiKziXSuXZYOJLnkQNO7NP.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>The girls in Group 9A had their own excellent adventure in the caves near camp.<figure id="figure-77u5oscjheme0qb5pq"><img id="77u5oscjheme0qb5pq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1amfQKogtEaXm66evmRGluvQALIN3sZ291woXEmMggcy6Ro6TulOmdtQdR21h7WU.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1amfQKogtEaXm66evmRGluvQALIN3sZ291woXEmMggcy6Ro6TulOmdtQdR21h7WU.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure>At the end of the day, kids from all groups came together for a camp-wide human-scale arcade night, which included classics such as life-size PacMan, Connect 4, Frogger, and Dig Dug!<figure id="figure-903l2s8fpme0qbwmu"><img id="903l2s8fpme0qbwmu" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/38ULZiEXZTGj3gO3PEVHy47uxanDI4R6UBj369JjiEmKNXiSyvmiCvLQOVcRMCoi.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>That’s a wrap on Day 3! Campers zoomed through the day like Mario on a mushroom—laughing, exploring, and totally leveling up. Can’t wait to see what Day 4 brings. Stay radical!

🎸 MABC 2025: Day 3 — Boombox Beats, Friendship Bracelets & Big Camp Energy!

Old portable cassette player and headphones on a abstract background. Vintage advertisement style

We had another bodacious day of activities down at the MABC. Our groups went through their first full round of programs: arts &amp; crafts, science, music, &amp; of course swimming in the camp pool! Our youngest campers in Group 2 took a stroll through 80s history as they decorated their own verion of the Berlin Wall at Arts &amp; Crafts.<figure id="figure-t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a"><img id="t30ui7n34lzlxgf1a" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3xd1EyUJfTr3Sdh5Ik5JcmqirgfXXhetdwNJoRwUnkhLpsGhHrZ6683dcr1jSYsh.png" alt="Earth Day Diversity" title="Earth Day Diversity" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3xd1EyUJfTr3Sdh5Ik5JcmqirgfXXhetdwNJoRwUnkhLpsGhHrZ6683dcr1jSYsh.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Group 4 campers (ages 10-11) played a totally radical round of life-size Hungry-Hungry Hippos in the games program.<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/304z49A7tvGYnN5xELklmEUADIq8A3ogrWmzNpm8Tr3PmtlqwUQ9uoIgI403eMb8.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/304z49A7tvGYnN5xELklmEUADIq8A3ogrWmzNpm8Tr3PmtlqwUQ9uoIgI403eMb8.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>At scrapbooking, the girls in group 9A (ages 15-17) worked on decking out some choice photo albums to store their camp memories.<figure id="figure-g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx"><img id="g2wjt7fe6qlzhkgmrx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31lTLChfLfmqUlbnv3Q2xGaIPEaDeDxD5Y1RhtVNqFtZKgO3mWE9EJ8k3dCDNhDO.png" alt="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" title="Portrait, smile and volunteer group selfie outdoors for climate change, charity cleaning and recycling. Earth day, community service and happy people laughing and taking photo with peace sign at park" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31lTLChfLfmqUlbnv3Q2xGaIPEaDeDxD5Y1RhtVNqFtZKgO3mWE9EJ8k3dCDNhDO.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Meanwhile, our Group 4 kiddos (ages 10-11) took a major chill pill, cooling off at the pool and even wrangling some chickens.<figure id="figure-syt87w29mfmdz26seb"><img id="syt87w29mfmdz26seb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17ZTbzHhU44J9tpuBuPDqK5LnECYxrHp1c9C1I9TvUh5SdBF0VbyCPt840CAyKPT.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 20% 10%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="20%" data-positiony="10%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17ZTbzHhU44J9tpuBuPDqK5LnECYxrHp1c9C1I9TvUh5SdBF0VbyCPt840CAyKPT.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 20% 10%;"></figure>What do you do when another group has already commandeered the camp pool? You just head on over to the sweet lake at Camp Horizons like our group 6 campers (age 13)!<figure id="figure-jaomqp077mdz28cz8"><img id="jaomqp077mdz28cz8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22ARXk4eM7QMvGAzbf15dsud545xD1w4nAEcOgcSw3WWoDkLUoQmXVMnbvIQaPTT.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22ARXk4eM7QMvGAzbf15dsud545xD1w4nAEcOgcSw3WWoDkLUoQmXVMnbvIQaPTT.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Finally, our 9B boys (ages 15-17) spent the afternoon horseback riding and grooming the Camp Horizons horses.&nbsp;<figure id="figure-19pioqp6fmdz28x36"><img id="19pioqp6fmdz28x36" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/6BJ967scsUByg2rMFKK5soti00UM5q2IOBTQx4Rs1RiY1TeJl9vbbZ12rXsdOb1Q.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="small" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>All-in-all it was a total tubular first day at camp! All groups wrapped up the days activity chillin’ by their respective campfires, bonding, catching up, and (like duh!) making s’mores! Tons of more fun to be had tomorrow. Catch you on the flip side!&nbsp; &nbsp;

MABC 2025: Day 2 — Side Ponytails, Smiles & So Much More

3D Synthwave terrain landscape, digital blue purple glow cyberspace laser neon grid floor perspective, abstract futuristic retrowave poster design, 80s retro night arcade game tech style background

Welcome back, righteous readers, to another edition of the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp (MABC) newsletter - the gnarliest way to keep up with what our rad dudes and dudettes (campers) are up to at camp! The vibe? Pure 80s magic. Boomboxes are blasting, Walkmans are walkin’, and the leg warmers are working overtime.Day 1<figure id="figure-i516yo8mglzhkaxdd"><img id="i516yo8mglzhkaxdd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26bLGUeUtQZaArPBImQEZ3UvjWK0d9EYEAKMwp4OQuRTpz2ZpEqFK9kpRqx4dJIA.jpg" alt="charity-event" title="charity-event" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: null% 20%;" data-corners="small" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="null%" data-positiony="20%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26bLGUeUtQZaArPBImQEZ3UvjWK0d9EYEAKMwp4OQuRTpz2ZpEqFK9kpRqx4dJIA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: null% 20%;"></figure>Snapped straight out of a righteous time warp! 🔥 Members of the Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters and Local 1563 Burn Foundation were totally stylin’ at the Johns Hopkins send-off for Camp 2025. With high-fives, big hair energy, and heart, they helped launch these campers into a week that’s gonna be more bodacious than a mixtape on rewind. ✌️💾💥<figure id="figure-13et3h42wlzhkexd6"><img id="13et3h42wlzhkexd6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3b8zvDfTGMnxZs4psWUYwdRS5tbGcnElr1dvwkqk1jG4ldAMIQWh5WnC4iNamyem.png" alt="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." title="People hand holding jigsaw puzzle, Color puzzle symbol of awareness for autism spectrum disorder family support. Autism World Awareness Day." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3b8zvDfTGMnxZs4psWUYwdRS5tbGcnElr1dvwkqk1jG4ldAMIQWh5WnC4iNamyem.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Our campers cruised into camp right on time—no glitches, no drama—just big hair, bigger smiles, and totally awesome vibes! After rolling in with their radical duffel bags, they got settled into their bunks, met their rockstar counselors (decked out in full 80s gear), and jumped straight into the action. We're talking horseback riding, arts &amp; crafts, swimming, and all the retro fun you can handle. Stay tuned, dudes—we’ll be dropping the 411 all week on these gnarly camp adventures!

Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation

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