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We R Slidin’ Into Summer: Check Out the Camp Hype, Plus Pro Tips from Staff!

Summer 2025 is here, and Camp Fire Central Oregon staff couldn’t be more excited to dive into another season of adventure, creativity, and connection! From cool STEM experiments to epic outdoor games and exploration, our team is gearing up to… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Andrew Blaylock, Teen Programs Coordinator

From Middle School Music to Teen Mentorship: Andrew Blaylock Finds His New Stage at Camp Fire! If you haven’t met Andrew Blaylock (he/his) yet, you’re in for a treat! After making a big impact as part of Camp Fire Central… Read More >

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Camp Fire Central Oregon Announces Earlier Registration Date and Updates for 2025/2026 Afterschool Programs

Registration Opens June 8, 4 p.m. for All School-Year Programs, Including Camp Fire Afterschool at Rosland Elementary Location and Award-Winning Robotics Competition Teams Bend, Ore., June 3, 2025 — Camp Fire Central Oregon is excited to announce two important changes… Read More >

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A Summer Internship or Job With Camp Fire: Could It Be for You?

Picture this: You’re outside, the Central Oregon sun is shining, and a group of campers is looking up at you, waiting for their next adventure. Maybe it’s leading a silly Camp Fire song, helping a nervous kiddo conquer their blow-up… Read More >

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Team Talk: Harrison Feist on His Camp Fire Jobs & Journey

Every summer, new hires join our big team of camp counselors in large part because Camp Fire Central Oregon’s summer camp jobs can be a blast! Yet drawn by a shared passion for youth development, many of our summer staff… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Cyprianna Martinez, Bend Afterschool Coordinator

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‘Beary’ Happy to Be Onboard: Cyprianna Martinez (she, her) Brings a Love for Leadership, Youth, And the Outdoors to Her New Role Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background, your role here with us, and how that came… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Jacque Coleman, South County Afterschool Coordinator

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Mission Driven & Driving Creativity: Jacque Coleman Steps Onto Camp Fire’s Stage as Our South County Afterschool Coordinator Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background, your role here with us, and how that came to be. Also, what… Read More >

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The Journey, Not Just the Destination

A Journey That Lasts a Lifetime Connection is not just an outcome—it’s a guiding principle. At Camp Fire Central Oregon, we believe that relationships have the power to spark growth, cultivate belonging, and create a lifelong impact. From a child’s… Read More >

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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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