Camp Fire Central Oregon | Light the Fire Within

Programs

We've been helping Central Oregon youth find their sparks for over 100 years.

Our programs combine elements of outdoor adventure, leadership and service. We help kids of all ages find their sparks, develop a growth mindset, learn goal management, take time to reflect, and thrive. Explore all we have to offer by program or by age group:

Summer Programs

SummerKids | Grades 1-12

Designed for working families, SummerKids weekly camps give kids a place to feel creative, secure and empowered. Picture this: epic weekly themes, great indoor/outdoor spaces, and leadership programs for 7th-9th graders. High schoolers? They can be Junior Counselors!

Teen Service & Leadership | Grades 7-12

From week-long Service Challenges to Junior Counselor and CIT programs, Camp Fire’s teen summer programs are all about getting out and about in the community to give back, build leadership skills, unplug from technology, and have a blast while doing so!

Tumalo Day Camp | PreK-12th Grade

A unique, unforgettable experience for kids in beautiful Tumalo State Park, Tumalo Day Camp is a group outdoor learning experience that lets kids share joy and responsibility while making new, lasting friendships. We offer Counselor in Training opportunities for 8th-12th graders, too!

Summer STEM Camps | Grades 1-6

From diving into the world of robotics and coding to uncovering the engineering secrets of local ecology, our STEM camps are more than just fun—they're life-skill powerhouses. Confidence? Creativity? Connection with others? Oh yeah, we sprinkle that in as well!

After School Programs

Camp Fire Afterschool | Grades K-5

Grow and learn after school with fresh, engaging activities. Flexible schedule each quarter. Offered 1 to 5 days a week at Amity Creek Elementary and Bend International School.

Eight campers and 2 counselors around a table in a fall garden and learning about growing food.

 

Robotics | Grades 1-6

A variety of robotics programs, from introductory to skills-building. Campers build a LEGO robot and use motors and sensors to program it to perform tasks. Learn problem-solving, get creative, explore new ideas, and have fun!

 

FIRST® LEGO® League | Grades 4-7

For youth with previous experience with robotics. Join a team to create a functional robot and innovation project to compete in a regional competition. Once a week for 10 weeks in Bend and Redmond.

No School Day Programs

No School Day Camps | Grades K-5

Turn a "day off" into a day of creativity and fun while growing new skills and making friends. On most Bend-LaPine School District days off.

Aspiring Engineers | Grades 2-5

Join us for exciting experiments to explore the awesome world of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math!

Programs for Grades K-5

Programs available to youth in kindergarten through 5th grade include:

  • Camp Fire Afterschool | K-5th grades
    Offered 5 days a week at Amity Creek Elementary and, starting Fall 2023, at Bend International School.
  • No School Days | K-5th grades
    Offered when Bend/La Pine students are out of school.
  • Robotics | 2nd-7th grades
    Sessions are once a week for 3 to 10 weeks.
  • Aspiring Engineers | 2nd-5th grades
    Science projects to fill a few of those days when Bend/La Pine students are out of school.
  • Babysitter Training | 5th-8th grades
    Several Saturday sessions during the school year to learn essential babysitting skills. Certificate of completion.

Programs for Grades 6-12

Programs available for youth in grades 6 through 12:

  • Teen Connects | 6th-12th Grades
    Service projects and fun outings for teens looking for volunteer experience. Free or low cost programs throughout the year where teens can make a difference and make friends!
  • Robotics | 2nd-7th Grades
    Afterschool and summer tech programs engage youth in problem solving, getting creative, and exploring new ideas, and having fun. From introductory robotics and coding clubs to FIRST LEGO League competitive teams.
  • Teen Service & Leadership Summer Programs | 7th-12th Grades
    From week-long Service Challenges to Junior Counselor and CIT programs, Camp Fire’s teen summer programs are all about giving back, building leadership skills, and having a blast while doing so!
  • Teens in Action Club | 6th-12th Grades
    It's time for teens to team up to rock their community! Through this club, we work together to brainstorm the needs, create the goals and plans, then take action to roll them out, one service project and smile at a time!
  • Babysitter Training | 5th-8th grades
    Several Saturday sessions during the school year to learn essential babysitting skills. Certificate of completion.

Special Events

One-off outdoor programs, Kids Night Out, community events, outreach and more!  We’re always brewing up something fun for Central Oregon youth. Stay tuned for new events and activities like Kids Night Out, a fun evening of games, activities, crafts and dinner, offered by Camp Fire staff and volunteer babysitters who are trained and certified by Camp Fire.

Low cost options and financial assistance are available for all of our programs!

Camp Fire Central Oregon has a long history of providing financial assistance to families in need. We strive to make all of our programs available to as many youth as possible, regardless of the ability to pay.

We recommend applying for assistance far in advance of the programs you are interested in attending, as funds are limited. Programs are open to all and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical challenges, or sexual orientation.

We strive to make all of our programs available to as many youth as possible, regardless of the ability to pay.

Learn about and apply for Financial Assistance.

Because we schedule staff, invest in supplies, and plan for expenses based upon the number of youth we are expecting, we must adhere to our cancellation policies.

Most of our fee-based programs require a $10-25 non-refundable fee at registration (unless specifically noted in the program description).

More about cancellation policies.

Don't wait to register! High-quality youth programs are in high demand and Camp Fire programs are kept small to ensure a great adult:youth ratio and create the best learning experience possible. That means space is limited and many sessions sell out quickly. If the program is sold out, please add yourself to the waitlist.

Read about our registration policies, including making payments, our cancellation policy, and our refund policy.

Our Promise

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.

Light the fire within