Camp Fire Central Oregon | Light the Fire Within

Camp Fire Afterschool

Camp Fire Afterschool (CFA) is a flexible and fun option for families looking to balance afterschool care with enrichment opportunities and social-emotional skill development. CFA supports youth in exploring their sparks, practicing social skills, creating connections, building community, and gaining confidence.

Whether exploring art, science, community or culture – each day of the week features a fun and enriching theme.

Sign up for just one day of the week or all five; registration is by day and in 10- to 13-week sessions (fall, winter, and spring).

PROGRAM DETAILS

Camp Fire Afterschool offers programs in two locations: Amity Creek Elementary in downtown Bend and at Bend International School on the north end of town.

Flexible schedules and pricing

We appreciate the reality of scheduling around parent work schedules and youth activities, so Camp Fire Afterschool sessions are priced per day-of-the-week with Fall, Winter and Spring sessions to match Bend/La Pine Schools quarterly calendar.

  • Register for one, two, three, or four days per week – or all five days per week.
  • Prices are per day-of-the-week.
  • Wednesday camps are longer to match Bend/La Pine School (and BIS) early dismissal days. Accordingly, prices are higher for Wednesdays.
  • If your family’s schedules change the next school quarter, you can change your Camp Fire Afterschool schedule to fit your needs!

Locations

Amity Creek Elementary, 437 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 2:30 – 5:30 | $248*
Wednesdays: 1:00 – 5:30 | $371*

* Prices are per day of the week for each session and include a $10 non-refundable fee.

Camp Fire does NOT provide transportation to Amity Creek; it is the responsibility of the family to get their child to Amity Creek if they are not a student at the school. Two options families have used:

  • Drop off at Amity during afterschool hours at the back entrance. Call the phone number on the Camp Fire sign and a staff member will come outside.
  • To get your child on the bus route that drops off in front of Boys and Girls Club, email Camp Fire Afterschool. We will work with the school district transportation team to arrange drop-off at camp.

Please refer to the email sent through your school to find the unique registration password for Amity families.

Bend International School, 63034 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR 97703
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 3:30 – 5:30 | $165*
Wednesdays: 2:00 – 5:30 | $289*

* Prices are per day of the week for each session and include a $10 non-refundable fee.

Camp Fire does NOT provide transportation to Bend International School (BIS), nor does the school district provide bus service. It is the responsibility of the family to get their child to the BIS if they are not a student at the school. Drop-off option:

  • Drop off at BIS during afterschool hours: A plan for dropping off campers at BIS will be announced closer to the start of the school year.

Please refer to the email sent through your school to find the unique registration password for BIS families.

Note that Bend International School has later dismissal than Amity. With fewer camp hours, fees are lower.

Why Camp Fire Afterschool

  • Competitive pricing
  • Commitment to living wages for staff = high quality adult role models
  • Small group sizes and intentional youth:staff ratios
  • Flexibility: choose days of the week and change each quarter
  • More than ‘childcare’ – opportunities for spark discovery

Session Dates

Session 1, Fall 2023

September 11 – December 15

Session 2, Winter 2023/24

January 2 – March 22

Session 3, Spring 2024

April 1 – June 7

2023/24 Daily Themes

The daily themes are the same for both locations. And while the daily themes remain the same in fall, winter, and spring sessions, the experiences from session to session will be fresh.

Mondays: Into the Story
Design story narratives and re-live history as we create and act our way through tales and events.

Tuesdays: Science Club
Experiment and discover many facets of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) through demonstrations, hands-on experiments, and inventions.

Wednesdays: Camp Fire Kids
Connect to the outdoors, to others, and to yourself with walking field trips to learn about nature and how we can give back to the community. (Camp Fire’s mission is to help with that!)

Thursdays: Around the World
Travel the world with us to learn about different cultures through storytelling, creating dishes from other countries, and creative crafting.

Fridays: DIY Fun
Explore creative mediums through art and maker activities as we learn more about ourselves and discover what we can build with our own hands and minds.

Registration

Priority registration for Amity/BIS students begins on Sunday, July 23 at 4 p.m.
Please refer to the email sent through your school to find the unique password for Amity families.

Public registration opens Sunday, August 6 at 4:00 p.m.

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.

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