“Thank you for putting safety first.”
Thank you for putting safety first. Even dealing with extreme heat and a pandemic – our kids felt cool, safe, and had a great experience!
Thank you for putting safety first. Even dealing with extreme heat and a pandemic – our kids felt cool, safe, and had a great experience!
Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background. Also, what drew you to Camp Fire Central Oregon? A: With an academic background in math, science, and engineering, I bring a blend of analytical thinking and hands-on experience to my… Read More >
Happening Monday: Valentines for Veterans, a massive annual volunteer event to craft cards of encouragement and gratitude for service members. BEND, Ore. Jan. 15, 2026 – Valentine’s Day may be a month away, but it’s going to be in the… Read More >
Every November, one of Camp Fire Central Oregon’s No School Day Camps takes on a special energy. Kids are buzzing with excitement as a long-held tradition unfolds: joining the Bend Veterans Day Parade. This year, alongside approximately 30 energetic K–5… Read More >
Meet Program Manager Jesse Flury (he/him), who joined the Camp Fire Central Oregon team at the tail end of Summer 2025! With a passion for youth development, the outdoors, and decades of experience supporting young people—including leading a teen sports… Read More >
As we close out 2025, we’re taking a moment to breathe, look back, and celebrate what we built together this year. From expanding youth safety and well-being to repairing the harm our organization has caused by cultural appropriation, to forging… Read More >
For nearly 70 years, generations of Camp Fire youth learned sales skills, built confidence, and shared joy through the classic mint patties that became a symbol of the season. When that long chapter came to a close in 2024, our… 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.
