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From Allies to Accomplices

Get uncomfortable! What does the word accomplice mean to you? Someone aiding and abetting questionable activity? A dangerous co-conspirator? An accessory to a crime? Today, we’re exploring a different definition of accomplice. As we strive to become a more equitable… Read More >

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Valentine’s for Veterans Draws a Big Crowd!

Despite the single-digit temperatures and recent big snow, more than 100 people gathered together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Bend Church-United Methodist to make heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for United States veterans. The room was packed… Read More >

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Media Release: Community Invited to Warm Hearts of U.S. Veterans at MLK Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CAMP FIRE CENTRAL OREGON INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO WARM THE HEARTS OF U.S. VETERANS THROUGH ITS ANNUAL MLK JR. DAY OF SERVICE VOLUNTEER EVENT. Public invited to come make Valentine’s cards, delivered to regional veterans hospital on Valentine’s… Read More >

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Reconnection over Resolution

This January, we’re trying something new: We’re focusing on reconnection instead of resolutions. Case in point, our December National Leadership Conference (NLC) theme was Camp Fire (re)Connects. Camp Fire’s mission is to connect young people to the outdoors, to others… Read More >

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FIRST® LEGO® League Competition: A Robotics Recap!

Sunday, December 11 was an exciting, fun-filled day for our three competitive robotics teams! The three Camp Fire teams: The Midnight Makers, The League, and The Brick Alliance came to the competition ready to give it their all and have… Read More >

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CFA: Wraps up Fall Session, Plus a Winter Sign-up Reminder!

Camp Fire Afterschool is gearing up for a wonderful winter program, with availability at both Bend International School (BIS) and Amity Creek locations on some days, some weeks. Check it out! Meanwhile, we’ve just put the finishing touches on a… Read More >

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FIRST® LEGO® League Competition: A Robotics Recap!

Sunday, December 11 was an exciting, fun-filled day for our three competitive robotics teams! The three Camp Fire teams: The Midnight Makers, The League, and The Brick Alliance came to the competition ready to give it their all and have… Read More >

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Camp Fire Central Oregon to Launch Youth Advisory Committee in Service to the City of Bend

In addition to all the great activities being offered to teens through our Teen Connects Service and Leadership Program, wheels are in motion for the creation of a Youth Advisory Committee, in partnership with the City of Bend. The Youth… Read More >

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Camp Fire Central Oregon Staff Recognized With Top Leadership Award at National Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CAMP FIRE CENTRAL OREGON STAFF RECOGNIZED WITH TOP LEADERSHIP AWARD AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE Distinguished Honor from Camp Fire National Headquarters Acknowledges Outstanding Contribution and Commitment to Youth Development   Bend, Ore. Dec. 14, 2023 – Inclusive youth… Read More >

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