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 >

A Walk in the Woods Leads to a Life of Conservation Activism Amy Lindholm’s Camp Fire experiences took her on a career path she never could have imagined…one through the woods. An early encounter with a quiet forest trail eventually… Read More >

Top Tips for Parents and Kids to Prep for Our Awesome Camps  Summer camps are just about to kick off, and we couldn’t be more excited! Whether you’re joining us for one fantastic program or a whole bunch of camps… Read More >

Before summer camps kick off, please pause briefly and join us in paying tribute to the success of our amazing school-year programs, staff, youth participants and partners. Looking back over the past nine months, we’ve furthered our goals in Central… Read More >