My son had a GREAT time today and was told what a good example he set for the younger kids. (He has two much older sisters so it’s a treat for him to be the older kid, he specifically commented on how cool that was). He’s super psyched to do camp tomorrow. He’s such a social kid it’s been really hard for him to be isolated from his peers this year with no school.
The school bell rings. The end of the day can be time for kids to unwind, play, and relax; or, depending on the circumstance, it can be a time of uncertainty and potential risk. The age of latch-key kids seems… Read More >
Camp Fire invites South County families and youth to experience Camp Fire Afterschool in action through a free afternoon of fun, Sept. 10 in La Pine and Sunriver/Three Rivers. Bend, Ore., September 5, 2025 — South County families looking for… Read More >
Summer programs have almost come to a close, but it’s never too late to reflect on what we’ve noticed at the season’s end: Something incredible has once again happened over the course of a couple of months. For starters, come… Read More >
August 12 was International Youth Day: a time to recognize the strength, creativity, and leadership of young people around the world. We believe young people are powerful. Not someday in the future. Not when they “grow up.” Right now. Youth… Read More >
If there’s one thing that can be said about Camp Fire Central Oregon’s summer camps, it’s that they are full of exciting beginnings! For many youth, that means experiencing powerful “firsts” that help ignite their sparks and contribute to their… Read More >
Expansion and program demands driving historic changes at nonprofit youth development organization, interested job candidates encouraged to apply. Bend, Ore., July 10, 2025 — Camp Fire Central Oregon is thrilled to announce that it has just launched its largest hiring… 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.
