With heavy hearts, we join our community in mourning Megan Lambert, who lost her life in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary on October 15, 2026. Before she was a special education teacher, she was part of our Camp Fire… Read More >

When Lorrie Scott talks about Camp Fire, she doesn’t start with awards, leadership roles, or the decades she has spent preserving the organization’s history.  It was the place where she found belonging.  In 1960, Camp Fire’s 50th anniversary year, Lorrie… Read More >

Summer is in full swing, and energy is higher than ever across Camp Fire Central Oregon programs. Following an incredible first couple of weeks, our SummerKids 10-week camp has been packed with laughter, learning, and outdoor adventure. But beneath all… Read More >

BEND, Ore., June 30, 2026  — Camp Fire Central Oregon, a bedrock youth organization serving the region since 1916, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to bridge a critical financial gap. A combination of unexpected economic headwinds, rising operational costs,… Read More >

There’s something magical about being part of the Camp Fire family. Rooted in Bend since 1916, Camp Fire Central Oregon has spent a solid century helping youth to discover their “sparks” and lead healthy, joyful and purposeful lives.  In Bend’s… Read More >

These days, parents and caregivers don’t need to be convinced that too much screen time isn’t great for kids. You’ve seen it play out in real time. Short attention spans. Mood shifts. Trouble pulling them away from the screen once they’re fixed on it.   At this point, the… Read More >