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Media Release: Cities of La Pine and Bend Honoring Camp Fire’s National Holiday: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®

Camp Fire Central Oregon Doubles Its ‘Proclamation Impact’ For the Holiday’s Annual Youth Recognition Bend, Ore. March 18, 2025 – The cities of La Pine and Bend are joining other municipalities across the United States on Thursday, March 20, honoring… Read More >

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Voices & Choices—in Action!

How Camp Fire Intentionally Inspires Youth Voice and Choice, Helping Kids Thrive! At Camp Fire Central Oregon, youth empowerment isn’t just a concept—it’s a daily practice. Through intentional programming that fosters autonomy, responsibility, and leadership, Camp Fire helps kids explore… Read More >

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Planning With Purpose

How Camp Fire Central Oregon Empowers Youth Through Intentional Programming At Camp Fire Central Oregon, the belief in the transformative power of connection is at the heart of everything we do. From designing purposeful programs to fostering community engagement, Camp… Read More >

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Community Invited to Celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®, Enjoy Fresh Twists to a Camp Fire Tradition!

Camp Fire Central Oregon’s annual March celebration gets bigger and better with a FREE ice-skating extravaganza, new activities and a dash of heartfelt FUNdraising! Bend, Ore., March 11, 2025 — Ready, set, skate! Camp Fire Central Oregon is thrilled to… Read More >

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Calling All Poets for Our First Ever Earth Day Poetry Slam!

Do you love Earth Day—and consider yourself a poet, rapper or creator of the written word? Well, at Camp Fire Central Oregon, Earth Day is more than just a day to honor the planet—it’s an opportunity to spark creativity, celebrate community,… Read More >

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Training That Grows With Us

At Camp Fire Central Oregon, staff training is more than preparation—it’s a responsive, evolving journey of learning, reflection, and growth deeply rooted in the needs of youth, staff, and the broader community. By embracing diverse perspectives, centering on equity, and… Read More >

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MLK Jr. Nat’l Day of Service: Honoring Vets With Valentines

There’s a special vibe that fills a room full of creative, caring folks, even more so when they’re crafting for a great cause: one honoring both United States service members and the late Martin Luther King Jr. This past MLK… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Sam Ward, Program Manager

Connecting Kids to Sparks: Sam Ward’s Journey to Leadership at Camp Fire Central Oregon  Sam Ward’s (she/her/hers) journey as program manager at Camp Fire Central Oregon has been a story of fostering connections between people, nature, and the spark of… Read More >

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Camp Fire Rocks It at Recent Robotics Tournament!

On December 15, 2024, Bend’s Mountain View High School was buzzing with excitement as teams gathered for the highly anticipated FIRST® LEGO® League Qualifying Tournament, a key milestone on the journey to the annual state-level robotics competition in Oregon. Hosted… Read More >

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