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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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Camp Fire Afterschool in Bend Just Piloted Its First-Ever Art & Science Fair!

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It was a couple of afternoons of magical discovery, creativity, and heartfelt goodbyes at Camp Fire Central Oregon’s first-ever Art & Science Fair, piloted just this spring at its two Bend-based Camp Fire Afterschool (CFA) locations. Bursting with color, curiosity,… Read More >

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More Than an Escape: The Outdoors as a Frontline Solution

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“Go touch some grass.” It’s a phrase often tossed out as a joke or jab when someone’s online too much or getting worked up over something that doesn’t matter. But what if that phrase held more truth than we realize?… 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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On Topic: Tumalo Day Camp Volunteers & Crew … And How YOU Can Join the Summer Fun!

For over 35 years, Tumalo Day Camp has been a Central Oregon summer tradition—filled with incredible campers, laughter, songs, hikes, campfires, silly costumes, and unforgettable moments. But what really keeps the magic alive isn’t just the activities or the camp’s… Read More >

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Preventing Youth-to-Youth Abuse: An Open Letter to Camp Fire Caregivers

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Dear Current or Prospective Camp Fire Camp Parent/Caregiver: Hi! It’s me again—Nikki Roe Cropp, Director of Youth Safety & Well-being for Camp Fire National Headquarters—writing to talk about a serious and critical trend, abuse risk at youth programs and K-12… 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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