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What Nature Can Teach Us About Real Rest, Rejuvenation, and Recovery This Holiday Season

Colder temperatures. Less sunshine. Longer nights. When you add to that the collective holiday stress and anxiety exuded by many of the grown-ups in their lives, young people can feel particularly lost this time of year. We can learn a… Read More >

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Media Release: Camp Fire Afterschool to Launch in La Pine, Kicks Off Mon., Dec. 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Afterschool to Launch in La Pine, Kicks off Monday, Dec. 2 Thanks to community support, La Pine and Rosland Elementary School youth will enjoy top-notch afterschool enrichment for the 2024-2025 school year. BEND, Ore., Nov.… Read More >

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Building Bridges: How Partnerships Expand Access to Camps

Building Bridges: How Partnerships Expand Access to Camps Amid fall programs and winter fun coming up, Camp Fire is prepping for Summer 2025, notably making sure that, per our commitment to equitable access in programming, a diversity of youth will… Read More >

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Camp Fire Kids Show Heartfelt Thanks in Veterans Day Parade

Camp Fire Kids Show Heartfelt Thanks in Veterans Day Parade On Monday, Nov. 11, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s No School Day (NSD) campers proudly took part in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Bend, a touching local and annual tribute… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Jess Pederson

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Jess Pederson, STEAM Program Coordinator: Coding ‘Creative’ Into Camp Fire’s STEAM Success There’s no question that fall is a super cool time of year for Camp Fire. In particular, that’s when our FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Competition Teams take shape… Read More >

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An Update on Camp Fire’s 5-Year Journey from Cultural Appropriation to Relationship-Building

Acknowledgment of past mistakes is one thing. Taking active, intentional steps to repair and make amends for past and current harm is a whole other story. Since 2019, Camp Fire has been on a journey to address and end cultural… Read More >

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Media Release: Camp Fire Central Oregon Launches Hiring Initiative to Staff South County After-School Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Central Oregon Launches Hiring Initiative to Staff South County After-School Programs Youth development nonprofit looks to fill flexible roles in La Pine and Three Rivers. Bend, Ore., Oct. 30, 2024 – Camp Fire Central Oregon has… Read More >

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Media Release: Camp Fire Central Oregon Steps in to Save South County After-School Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Central Oregon Steps in to Save South County After-School Programs Community Support Critical to Close Financial Gaps and Provide Scholarships for Local Families Bend, Ore., Oct. 23, 2024 – In light of the recent closure… Read More >

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Media Release: Join the Fun This Saturday at Camp Fire Central Oregon’s FREE Autumn Family Faire

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Join the Fun This Saturday at Camp Fire Central Oregon’s FREE Autumn Family Faire in Bend—All Ages Welcome, Volunteers Needed! Youth Development Organization Calls for Community Volunteers. Bend, Ore, October 21, 2024 –The countdown has started for… Read More >

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