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 >

Camp Fire Central Oregon reports record turnout at free #KidDay ice-skating party honoring youth, highlighting how incredible they are. Bend, Ore., March 18, 2026 — The City of Bend is officially proclaiming Thursday, March 19 as Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®… Read More >

Families are invited to an afternoon of skating, activities, and celebration on Sunday, March 15, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at The Pavilion—kids 17 and under skate for free! Bend, Ore., March 10, 2026 — Hey kids! It’s time to “ready, set,… Read More >

There was a time when the phone ringing meant someone wanted to hear your voice. Conversations unfolded in real time. You could hear pauses, laughter, and hesitation. The tone of someone’s voice could carry as much meaning as the words themselves, sometimes… Read More >

It was a morning of heartfelt happiness and hundreds of acts of kindness—269 to be exact, when,  on Monday, January 19, nearly 100 community members gathered together to spend their morning making Valentine’s Day cards—well ahead of February 14. From… Read More >

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, but at Camp Fire, kindness isn’t a single moment on the calendar. It’s an ingrained way of showing up for ourselves, each other, and our communities. Every single day. Across the country,… Read More >