Teen Connects offers stand-alone service projects and fun outings for youth ages 12 through 17 and who are looking for awesome volunteer experiences. We are excited for any teen to join us to make a difference and make friends!
We also offer more long-term service opportunities for teens to get involved and practice leadership, like our Teens in Action clubs or Youth Advisory Committee. We also encourage teens to apply to serve as a member of our board of directors. These programs are currently offered in Bend, however, plans for teen programs in South County are in the works, so please check back soon on this expansion news!
Unless indicated otherwise, we use “Sparky” (Camp Fire’s van) to transport to/from our service events and activities that are out in the community, so our meetup/pickup spot is at Camp Fire’s headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Registration is for individual days, so Join Camp Fire for one or more days of service, leadership and fun! And don’t forget, our awesome Teen Connects events are FREE to participate!
Camp Fire teens will pay a visit to Think Wild and lend a hand at this nonprofit wildlife hospital and conservation center that strives to inspire the High Desert Community to care for and protect native wildlife through education, conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation. *Teens who sign up for both the morning and afternoon events today will be treated to a Dilly Bar run to Dairy Queen (can bring own lunch or opt to bring $ to buy lunch at DQ)!
WHAT TIME: 10:30 am-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Camp Fire teens will be helping out the residents of Mt. Bachelor Assisted Living with their smartphone needs! This will consist of helping the residents troubleshoot any issues or teaching them new skills. A great opportunity for intergenerational learning! *Teens who sign up for both the morning and afternoon events today will be treated to a Dilly Bar run to Dairy Queen (can bring own lunch or opt to bring $ to buy lunch at DQ)! Teens who register for today’s afternoon event only, please get dropped off/picked up at Mt. Bachelor Assisted Living. Those participating in Teen Connects all day, we’ll return to Camp Fire’s headquarters by approximately 5:15 p.m.
WHAT TIME: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet On Site, 20215 Powers Rd, Bend, OR 97702
Activity description coming soon! Camp Fire teens will help NeighborImpact by organizing local food donations. We’ll be checking “best-by” dates, sorting items by type, and packing them into food boxes to be distributed out into the community. *Teens who sign up for both the morning and afternoon events today will be treated to a Dilly Bar run to Dairy Queen (can bring own lunch or opt to bring $ to buy lunch at DQ)!
WHAT TIME: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Join us in helping ensure nutritious holiday meals are available to those in need in our community, volunteering at this nonprofit that’s been committed to its mission since 1986. Teen Connects will lend a hand in preparing Thanksgiving meals at this local nonprofit that serves over 20,000 meals per month. *Teens who sign up for both the morning and afternoon events today will be treated to a Dilly Bar run to Dairy Queen (can bring own lunch or opt to bring $ to buy lunch at DQ)! Teens who register for today’s afternoon event only, please get dropped off/picked up at Family Kitchen. Those participating in Teen Connects all day, we’ll return to Camp Fire’s headquarters by approximately 4:15 p.m.
WHAT TIME: 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Meet on site, 231 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703
For all you amazing volunteers who helped with our recent Autumn Family Faire, we’ll gather to get your feedback, talk about planning for 2026, and enjoy a fun meal together with connection and cool vibes!
WHAT TIME: Date & time will be determined via a volunteer poll soon! Stay tuned!
WHERE: Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
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.
