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 >

SummerKids 2026 includes fresh programming, prestigious national safety certification, and a new character-centered strategy.   Bend, Ore., April 16, 2026 — Camp Fire Central Oregon is launching an exciting new chapter for its action-packed SummerKids daycamp, unveiling expanded programming, national recognition… 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 >