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Staff Spotlight: Morgan Schaening, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s New Program Director

Morgan (he, his) discovered his spark for youth development and education living abroad in Australia, where he worked with educators to design student leadership expeditions to the far reaches of the world. These programs focused on building character and life… Read More >

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Diving Into Data: Summer Camps Stats and Big Wins by the Numbers

While it seems like just yesterday that we were in the thick of summer camps, the reality is that all that great fun has come to a close. With that, we’ve had a chance to collect information about our summer… Read More >

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It’s Camp Fire … And a Place Where We Find Friends!

Summer programs have almost come to a close, but it’s never too late to reflect on what we’ve noticed at the season’s end: Something incredible has once again happened over the course of a couple of months. For starters, come… Read More >

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A Summer of Camp Fire Firsts: Trying Epic Things One Camp Day at a Time!

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If there’s one thing that can be said about Camp Fire Central Oregon’s summer camps, it’s that they are full of exciting beginnings! For many youth, that means experiencing powerful “firsts” that help ignite their sparks and contribute to their… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight: Katie Roberts, Marketing & Communications Specialist

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Sharing Stories, Successes and Sparks for Camp Fire!   Meet Katie Roberts (she/her), a storytelling powerhouse with a deep love for community, connection, and the great outdoors. With a background in journalism, youth development, and communications, Katie brings decades of… Read More >

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CITs in Training: Future Camp Leaders Gear Up for Tumalo Day Camp 2025!

At Tumalo Day Camp (TDC), there’s always something extra special about our Counselors in Training (CITs) who, come every summer, bring their sensational selves to a youth development program that depends on them for success. While they may still be… Read More >

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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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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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