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 >

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Central Oregon Plans to Expand Afterschool Program to Sunriver-Three Rivers Community Rapid hiring required to meet upcoming launch—interested candidates encouraged to apply now! BEND, ORE., August 13, 2024 – Inclusive youth development organization Camp Fire Central… Read More >

Javier Leiva, Executive Administrator, a Superstar Behind Camp Scenes Javier Leiva, our superstar executive administrator, joined Camp Fire in 2020. Soon after moving to Central Oregon and seeing a job opening to teach Spanish in our afterschool program, he decide… Read More >

When you think of childhood, what wonderful thoughts and memories pop into mind? Chances are, many come from experiences outdoors, perhaps playing in the woods or floating rivers with friends and family. Eating watermelon at a park. Building snowmen. Kicking… Read More >

Have you had one of those days (or weeks or years) when you look around and think, “Where is everybody?” Maybe you moved to a new place or went through a hard time or got sick. Maybe your social circles… Read More >

At Camp Fire Central Oregon, our mission is to connect youth to the outdoors, to each other, and to themselves. But this can be easier said than done when we look at this mission through the lens of mental health.… Read More >

There’s a secret sauce to the success of Tumalo Day Camp (TDC), the beloved five-day camp that’s offered three times each summer by Camp Fire Central Oregon. It’s not just the fact that it takes place under the tall pines… Read More >

Logan Betts, STEM Program Coordinator: Engineering Powerful Connection for Camp Fire Kids It’s hard to believe that Logan Betts (she/her/hers) has only been with Camp Fire Central Oregon for a little over a year. After joining our SummerKids team and… Read More >

The middle of summer is almost here, providing us with a great opportunity to announce some fun summer camp facts and figures! Perhaps the most exciting finding: Summer 2024 marks our biggest one yet in terms of the sheer number… Read More >