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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
It’s official: Summer 2024 will go down in history for Camp Fire Central Oregon as the season with the most summer camps we’ve ever offered. But it’s also the first summer for a new program, Ecology Engineers—a super fun, high-impact… Read More >
There’s no doubt that fighting wildland fires is one of the toughest jobs around. With so many fires raging throughout Oregon this summer, the risk for those on the frontlines has been real, but not overlooked by many folks, including… Read More >