Camp Fire Supports #MyReDream

Many of us have heard the term the “American Dream” which embodies the potential in what their lives may be in this country. Of course, this “dream” is different for each of us and imagining and sharing our goals is important strategy for success! In this short social media video

Camp Fire Selects Bobbie Henderson as Project Manager, Major Initiatives

Camp Fire National Headquarter is excited to announce that Bobbie Henderson has accepted the position of Project Manager, Major Initiatives, starting February 15 with a contract period ending December 31. She will provide invaluable research, analysis, assistance and thought leadership in two key areas: (1) Five-Year Strategy and Business Planning

S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Invests $597,000 in Camp Fire’s Promise to Youth

S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Invests $597,000 in Camp Fire’s Promise to Youth Kansas City, Mo. – Camp Fire National Headquarters has received a generous grant from The S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation that will help Camp Fire expand nationwide education of Camp Fire’s trained, caring adults and help drive Camp Fire’s

Camp Fire Receives $1.25 Million from the New York Life Foundation to Help Students Thrive

Camp Fire Receives $1.25 Million from the New York Life Foundation to Help Middle School Students Across the Country to Thrive Kansas City, Mo. – Camp Fire National Headquarters has received a generous $1,250,000 grant spread over three years from the New York Life Foundation that will help Camp Fire

Parenting in the Digital Age: What to Look Out For in 2016

Raising children in the digital age can be difficult. Technology has the potential to be either a friend or a foe, depending on how a child uses their devices. Thankfully, we are at the beginning of a new year with a clean start. Digital threats lurking online are very real,

Teens In Action Youth Want To Save Their Park

Youth want to shape the world, especially teens! Teen service and leadership are vital to building a healthy community and a better world – when our youth thrive, the community thrives! For more than 80 years, Camp Fire has been providing opportunities for young people to shape their world through

Central Oregon teens find creative way to serve community’s youth

Not all families have the means to throw a child a birthday party. That’s what a few middle schoolers realized last year while brainstorming ways to help their community. Five girls make up Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Teens In Action. While trying to think of a community service project, they

What would you like to see made of glass?

What would you like to see made out of glass? Our Kids Design Glass entries for the National Art Competition in partnership with the Museum of Glass and sponsored by KCTS 9 are due no later than February 8. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 19! We’re looking forward to some great

Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma Awareness Month: Don’t Let Your Child Be Blindsided Many eye care professionals and other experts are lighting up the Twitterverse using the handle #GlaucomaAwareness this January during the namesake month of education and information regarding this debilitating disease. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), “Parents are the first line of defense,” against youth