Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background. A: Hidden in the oak trees in a place of four seasons is a small town on the southern edge of the Sierra Nevada called Tehachapi, Calif., which is where I grew up. With my parents both having a bachelor’s degree in science—Dad (geology) and Mom…Continue reading→
Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background. A: With an academic background in math, science, and engineering, I bring a blend of analytical thinking and hands-on experience to my work with young people. I hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and have experience working with disadvantaged youth, teaching math and science, and…Continue reading→
Meet Program Manager Jesse Flury (he/him), who joined the Camp Fire Central Oregon team at the tail end of Summer 2025! With a passion for youth development, the outdoors, and decades of experience supporting young people—including leading a teen sports program in South Africa—Jesse jumped right into managing our afterschool programs and, come Summer 2026,…Continue reading→
Morgan (he, his) discovered his spark for youth development and education living abroad in Australia, where he worked with educators to design student leadership expeditions to the far reaches of the world. These programs focused on building character and life skills through cross-cultural immersion, community engagement projects and leadership activities. His curiosity for transformational leadership…Continue reading→
While it seems like just yesterday that we were in the thick of summer camps, the reality is that all that great fun has come to a close. With that, we’ve had a chance to collect information about our summer programs and are thrilled to share some cool summer program stats—and some of what we’ve…Continue reading→
Summer programs have almost come to a close, but it’s never too late to reflect on what we’ve noticed at the season’s end: Something incredible has once again happened over the course of a couple of months. For starters, come August, the first-day camp jitters were long gone. The games became familiar, the songs second…Continue reading→
If there’s one thing that can be said about Camp Fire Central Oregon’s summer camps, it’s that they are full of exciting beginnings! For many youth, that means experiencing powerful “firsts” that help ignite their sparks and contribute to their Camp Fire journey. Whether it’s the first time pitching a tent, leading a group activity,…Continue reading→
Sharing Stories, Successes and Sparks for Camp Fire! Meet Katie Roberts (she/her), a storytelling powerhouse with a deep love for community, connection, and the great outdoors. With a background in journalism, youth development, and communications, Katie brings decades of experience—and heart—to her role at Camp Fire Central Oregon. From her early days as a…Continue reading→
At Tumalo Day Camp (TDC), there’s always something extra special about our Counselors in Training (CITs) who, come every summer, bring their sensational selves to a youth development program that depends on them for success. While they may still be learning the camp counselor ropes, these young leaders bring a spark of energy, creativity, and…Continue reading→
Summer 2025 is here, and Camp Fire Central Oregon staff couldn’t be more excited to dive into another season of adventure, creativity, and connection! From cool STEM experiments to epic outdoor games and exploration, our team is gearing up to make this summer unforgettable for every camper and their journey with us. We asked a…Continue reading→
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.
