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).
In Fall 2023, Camp Fire Afterschool will be operating in two 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:
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:
Please refer to the email sent through your school to find the unique registration password for BIS families.
September 11 – December 15
January 2 – March 22
April 1 – June 7
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.
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.
Learn about and apply for Financial Assistance.
Read about our registration policies, including making payments, our cancellation policy, and our refund policy.
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.