This World Mental Health Day, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the work Camp Fire is doing to support the mental, emotional, and social well-being of young people. Through purposeful and innovative partnerships with organizations like the Alliance for… 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 >

While it seems like just yesterday that we were in the thick of summer camps, the reality is that all that great fun has come to a close. With that, we’ve had a chance to collect information about our summer… 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 >

The school bell rings. The end of the day can be time for kids to unwind, play, and relax; or, depending on the circumstance, it can be a time of uncertainty and potential risk. The age of latch-key kids seems… Read More >

Camp Fire invites South County families and youth to experience Camp Fire Afterschool in action through a free afternoon of fun, Sept. 10 in La Pine and Sunriver/Three Rivers. Bend, Ore., September 5, 2025 — South County families looking for… Read More >

Summer programs have almost come to a close, but it’s never too late to reflect on what we’ve noticed at the season’s end: Something incredible has once again happened over the course of a couple of months. For starters, come… Read More >

August 12 was International Youth Day: a time to recognize the strength, creativity, and leadership of young people around the world. We believe young people are powerful. Not someday in the future. Not when they “grow up.” Right now. Youth… Read More >

If there’s one thing that can be said about Camp Fire Central Oregon’s summer camps, it’s that they are full of exciting beginnings! For many youth, that means experiencing powerful “firsts” that help ignite their sparks and contribute to their… Read More >