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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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Media Release: Alliance for Camp Health and Camp Fire Launch Innovative Mental, Emotional and Social Health MESH (+) Services to Youth, Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alliance for Camp Health and Camp Fire Launch Innovative Mental, Emotional and Social Health MESH (+) Services to Youth, Staff First-of-Its-Kind Tools, Training Piloted at Camp Fire Central Oregon Show the Future Path to Improving Care, Youth… Read More >

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Camp Fire Afterschool: A Tribute to Five Great Years in the Making

When Eliana Hilt joined Camp Fire Afterschool at Bend International School for the 2023-2024 school year season, she wasn’t sure what to expect. What she was sure of? Once that school bell rang, she had an enrichment-packed place to go… Read More >

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Meeting Kids Where They Are

School’s back in session, which means a return to the hustle, bustle—and stress—of juggling everyone’s schedules. Elementary school is out at 2:55. Middle school’s final bell rings at 3:20. Parent/Caregiver A’s workday ends at 5:00. Parent/Caregiver B’s (if there is a… Read More >

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Media Release: Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Autumn Family Faire is Bringing the Fun to Bend—and It’s FREE!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Autumn Family Faire is Bringing the Fun to Bend—and It’s FREE! Youth Development Organization Calls for Community Volunteers. Bend, Ore, October 10, 2024 – Get ready for a fall-tastic day of family fun… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Carissa

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Carissa, Program Support Specialist: Keeping Customer Service and Programs on Track This month, we’re introducing our new Program Support Specialist: Carissa. A welcome addition to the Camp Fire crew, she’s helping drive success from within, supporting customer service needs and… Read More >

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Camp Fire Afterschool Expansion: Three River’s a Charm!

Camp Fire Afterschool kids.

It seems like yesterday. Back in September of 2023, Camp Fire Central Oregon launched a second afterschool program at Bend International School…a big but far from impossible feat. And yet, one year later, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve expanded… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Avara Roberts

Avara Roberts, Afterschool Program Coordinator, South County: Bringing Localness, Expertise and Fantastic Fun to New Three Rivers Location Hip hip hooray! We’re so thrilled to announce Avara Roberts has joined Camp Fire Central Oregon’s afterschool program team! As our Afterschool… Read More >

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Tackling the Digital Divide

Camp Fire collaborates with AT&T on free online learning School is back, baby! You’d think an organization with Camp in its name would get moody come September, but we love the smell of fresh school supplies almost as much as… Read More >

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