Our family experience with Camp Fire has been extraordinary. The thoughtfulness of the staff and the way they listen to our needs for Emma are incredible. Emma was struggling greatly when school and outside camps closed earlier this year. Then when we began Camp Fire and Emma became her happy and outgoing self again. She had found a purpose again. Thank you for all you do and we are forever grateful for your organization.
There’s perhaps nothing more inspiring than seeing kids experience sheer joy, and that’s exactly what played out at Absolutely Incredible Kid® Day (AIK Day) on March 20, when a record number of youth—including those from two Camp Fire Afterschool programs—joined… Read More >
Meet Zafiro Larsen (pictured left) and you can’t help but be impressed by this high-energy, deeply caring human being, who, at Camp Fire Central Oregon, also goes by the name of “Sonora.” That word in Latin means “to make sound,… Read More >
At Camp Fire Afterschool, embarking on STEM adventures isn’t just about decoding science and math mysteries—it’s an adventure into a realm of real-world wizardry! During a recent STEM-focused afternoon, our crew of afterschool kids at Bend International School dove headfirst… Read More >
What is a watershed? Where might the location of Whychus Creek’s headwaters be? And at the Creekside Park in Sisters, why are there human-made steps going down to Whychus Creek, as well as fencing aligned with its banks, at Creekside… Read More >
As we get ready for Earth Day, we’re curious how our community is responding to environmental challenges in an everyday way. It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of dire headlines about climate change impacts and the need for… Read More >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Central Oregon Celebrates Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® With FREE Ice Skating for Youth At the Bend Pavilion, Wed., March 20, 2024 Bend, Ore. March 18, 2024 — Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® (AIK Day) is this… Read More >
Young people want to shape the world.
Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.
In Camp Fire, it begins now.
