Camp Fire Central Oregon | Light the Fire Within

ExplOregon

Outdoor Camp Fire Adventures for Absolutely Incredible Kids!

A happy camper peering out through a shelter under a tree.Explore + Oregon = ExplOregon!

In a variety of half-day, full-day, and week-long camps, Camp Fire kids discover environmental “gems” right in our own back yard and some of the amazing things our area has to offer. Think field trips to local streams and waterways, geology, human history and more!

At ExplOregon, kids stretch their legs, brains, and passion for the outdoors. Together, we turn that time outside of the classroom—or during long summer days—into exciting adventures outdoors. We learn more about nature, our impacts on it, and its impacts on us!

After School – Project Good Earth

Campers jump in the Camp Fire van and head off for afternoon of super-cool, nature-based field trips. Inspired by Camp Fire programs from the 1980s and rooted in environmental awareness, appreciation and preservation, we reinvented the program to make it relevant for today’s kids and times. Our goals: to help youth feel more comfortable in the outdoors, care more about the outdoors, and learn how to take care of the outdoors, starting right here in our region.

Join our expedition to boost connection with nature, others and yourself! Only 12 spots available… grab yours today!

Project Good Earth: Bend

Grades 4th – 5th

Wednesdays, September 13 – November 15. No meeting on Oct 25.
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Drop-off and pickup in front of The Environmental Center.

COST: $360

Project Good Earth: Sisters Middle School

Grades 6th – 8th

Fridays, September 15 through October 20. No meeting on October 13.
1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Drop-off and pickup at the Sisters Middle School playground.

COST: $160 (on sale, regularly $200!)

No School Days - Nature Chronicles | Grades 4-5

Turn no school days into fun outdoor explorations with Camp Fire’s Nature Chronicles. We head outdoors to experience the beauty of our own backyard. Each season brings a different focus for our explorations.

Nature Chronicles: Fall

In this 3-day camp, we explore how humans, plants, and animals prepare for the harsher winter months. 

DATES: October 25 – 27 (Wednesday – Friday)

HOURS: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Bend location for drop-off and pick-up to be determined

COST: $240.00

Nature Chronicles: Spring

In this 3-day camp, we explore spring growth into summer. 

DATES: April 10 – 12 (Wednesday – Friday)

HOURS: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Bend location for drop-off and pick-up to be determined

COST: $240.00

Nature Chronicles: Winter

In this 3-day camp, we observe what happens as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder. 

DATES: December 18 – 20 (Monday – Wednesday)

HOURS: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Bend location for drop-off and pick-up to be determined

COST: $240.00

Summer - ExplOregon | Grades 1-6

We had a super summer expanding our programs to Madras and La Pine! Stay tuned for Summer 2024 announcements.

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