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Urgent: Protect the Future of Our Youth

Camp Fire Central Oregon is facing a critical turning point. A combination of unexpected economic headwinds, rising operational costs, and an unforeseen $150,000 loss in anticipated partner funding has created a significant short-term deficit. This immediate financial pressure directly threatens our ability to deliver our award-winning youth programs. To bridge this gap, we have launched an emergency fundraising campaign—and we need your help today.

This year, Camp Fire Central Oregon celebrates 110 years of igniting passion and purpose. Since 1916, we have been a bedrock youth organization serving this region, acting as more than just a program—we are a community that encourages young people to bring their whole selves. Every day, we create spaces where youth feel seen, heard, and valued.

As we reflect on our storied history and navigate this sudden challenge, we invite you to stand with us. With your urgent support, we can bridge this gap and continue building life-changing experiences that create a lasting legacy of values, strengthening individuals, families, and communities for generations to come.

Why Camp Fire?

At Camp Fire Central Oregon, we believe in the power of connection to transform lives. From a child’s first day in our programs to the lasting friendships and values they carry into adulthood, we intentionally weave connection into every stage of their journey. From training our staff to designing programs, amplifying youth voices, and strengthening communities, we create spaces where every young person can find a place to belong, a chance to shine, and a spark to light their way.

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The Impact of Your Gift

Every dollar you give helps remove financial barriers, ensuring that all youth—regardless of their background—can participate in transformative programs that inspire confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills.

  • $25 provides STEM and creative materials .
  • $50 supports leadership training for young mentors.
  • $100 funds outdoor adventure experiences that build confidence.
  • $250+ provides scholarships, ensuring all youth can participate.
  • ANY AMOUNT lights a spark and makes an impact!

When you support Camp Fire, you invest in:

  • Training That Grows With Us: ensuring our staff and volunteers are equipped to guide youth with care and expertise.
  • Planning With Purpose: allowing us to design experiences that foster resilience, leadership, and lifelong skills.
  • Voices and Choices in Action: empowering young people to take charge of their own paths.
  • The Journey, Not Just The Destination:—because every moment of discovery, every challenge overcome, and every spark ignited shapes a brighter future for our youth.

Join us in creating these opportunities by making a donation today.

Looking for more ways to support Camp Fire?

 

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Doing some online shopping? Grab an item from our Amazon Wish List while you're at it!

These valuable donations allow us to continue equitably serving all of our youth, keeping them safe, and promoting learning...and fun!

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Give the gift of camp

Now, more than ever, what kids want is connection, experiences, and a social outlet--they want camp!

Give a special kid or family in your life a Camp Fire gift certificate, good for any of our afterschool programs or summer camps, from robotics to teen service clubs and everything in between.

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Install a Sunlight Solar system - they'll donate $100 to Camp Fire Central Oregon

If you install a solar system, Sunlight Solar will donate $100 to Camp Fire. Sunlight Solar is a trade ally with Energy Trust of Oregon and received a 2023 Best of award from The Source Weekly.

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Donate BottleDrop redemptions to Camp Fire Central Oregon

BottleDrop® is an ongoing parter with Camp Fire Central Oregon. Please consider donating the profits from your redeemables to Camp Fire Central Oregon. To donate your redeemable please email:info@campfireco.org  to pick up the collection bags, then drop off your redeemables at any BottleDrop location, and 20% of the profits come to us. Thank you for your support!

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Shop Seva Fresh Farm for year-round donations to Camp Fire Central Oregon

Seva Fresh Farm of Central Oregon has teamed up with Camp Fire Central Oregon for a year-round fundraiser selling custom-made, all-natural, nontoxic skincare products! Available right now, and perfect for yourself or gift-giving, are the Celebrate Camp Fire Chapstick and Buzz Off Bug Spray/Insect Repellant. Bundle up: buy both products and save while supporting both this community partner and us!

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Our Promise

Young people want to shape the world.

Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.

In Camp Fire, it begins now.

Light the fire within