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 >
Honored at the 2025 Camp Fire Leadership Conference, Camp Fire Central Oregon spotlighted for its commitment to youth protection, abuse prevention. Bend, Ore., November 20, 2025 – Camp Fire Central Oregon is thrilled to announce that it has been honored… 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 >
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 >
