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 >
Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background. A: Hidden in the oak trees in a place of four seasons is a small town on the southern edge of the Sierra Nevada called Tehachapi, Calif., which is where I… Read More >
When Kecia Kubota, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s executive director, gave her fundraising pitch to a room packed with caring Central Oregon women, she had no idea whether her message would resonate for the win. Once a quarter, the group of… Read More >
Child Abuse Prevention Month is an important reminder that keeping young people safe is a shared responsibility. Parents and caregivers, youth-serving organizations, and communities all play a role in creating environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence. At Camp Fire… Read More >
There was a time when the phone ringing meant someone wanted to hear your voice. Conversations unfolded in real time. You could hear pauses, laughter, and hesitation. The tone of someone’s voice could carry as much meaning as the words themselves, sometimes… Read More >
It was a morning of heartfelt happiness and hundreds of acts of kindness—269 to be exact, when, on Monday, January 19, nearly 100 community members gathered together to spend their morning making Valentine’s Day cards—well ahead of February 14. From… Read More >
Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, but at Camp Fire, kindness isn’t a single moment on the calendar. It’s an ingrained way of showing up for ourselves, each other, and our communities. Every single day. Across the country,… Read More >
Funding supports camp research for expansion in South County and growing character strengths of ‘curiosity, confidence, and compassion’ within Camp Fire’s programs. BEND, Ore. Feb. 5, 2026 – Camp Fire Central Oregon is excited to announce that it has been… Read More >
Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background. A: With an academic background in math, science, and engineering, I bring a blend of analytical thinking and hands-on experience to my work with young people. I hold a bachelor’s degree… 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 >
All of Central Oregon Is Invited! Bend, Ore., October 14, 2025 – The wait is almost over! Camp Fire Central Oregon’s 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire is happening this Saturday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at… Read More >
Morgan (he, his) discovered his spark for youth development and education living abroad in Australia, where he worked with educators to design student leadership expeditions to the far reaches of the world. These programs focused on building character and life… Read More >
Adult and Teen Volunteers Are Invited to Join the Fun! Bend, Ore., September 25, 2025 – Crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of community spirit can only mean one thing: It’s almost time for Camp Fire Central Oregon’s 4th… 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.
