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!
Dates and Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, September 30 — Smartphone 101
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!
WHAT TIME: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Saturday, October 18 — 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire
Camp Fire teens are invited to lend a hand at Camp Fire’s 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire in Downtown Bend. On this fall-tastic, action-packed day, we’ll be setting up carnival style games, crafts, activities and more for this free community event, which is run by Camp Fire teens, volunteers, and staff. Get festive—wear a fun costume! Shifts from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A pizza lunch will be provided for teen volunteers. We will also have a mandatory teen volunteer meeting prior to the faire at Camp Fire’s headquarters — date and time tbd!
WHAT TIME: Two shifts during the day—choose one or more shifts…To sign up for your shift, Click Here!
Shift 1: 10a.m.-1:00 p.m., includes set-up and running games, and activities at the Autumn Family Faire
Shift 2: 1:00-4 p.m., includes running games and activities, and tear-down at the Autumn Family Faire
WHERE: Troy Field, 690 NW Bond St., Bend, OR 97703
Tuesday, October 28 — Smartphone 101
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!
WHAT TIME: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Tuesday, November 25 — Smartphone 101
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!
WHAT TIME: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Camp Fire Headquarters in the Sunlight Solar Energy Building, 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701
