As Camp Fire’s National YAC we want to say to the LGBTQ2S+ youth of Texas and Florida – young person to young person – you are magic. We stand in solidarity with you and your families and will do everything in our power to stand up for your right to be exactly who you are. […]
Camp Fire is both for young people and created by young people. This isn’t just aspirational: Our commitment to youth voice is carried out in very practical ways by thousands of Camp Fire staff at the program level. Here are a few ways that Camp Fire programs are led by young people’s plans, decisions and […]
We know you agree: young people are amazing. We believe they shape the world (no matter their age) and it’s our job to be with them on a journey to self-discovery and lift their voice. How do we do that? The first step is to engage them in difficult conversations and be willing to learn […]
Camp Fire announces it is partnering with the upcoming film The Call of the Wild, in theatres February 21, which will encourage young people to get outside and care for the environment. In the excitement for the film’s release on February 21, Camp Fire and its 52 councils in 25 states and D.C. will […]
National Youth Development Organization Camp Fire Names Dave Albano to Board of Trustees Albano brings more than 30 years of leadership experience from global telecommunications, IT, and entrepreneurship to Camp Fire KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (July 24, 2019) – National youth development organization Camp Fire announced today that Dave Albano, President and CEO of […]
Youth Development Expert Nikki Roe Cropp – Program Consultant, Camp Fire National HQ Nikki is an expert in professional development training in youth development and the nonprofit sector. One of the many professional enrichment courses she facilitates is Camp Fire’s child abuse prevention and youth protection training. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Nikki […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2018 Kansas City, Mo. – National youth development organization Camp Fire has announced plans to expand overnight/resident camp among three cohorts of underserved youth: 1) young people from economically underserved backgrounds, 2) young people who identify as LGBTQ+, and 3) young people with disabilities. This new initiative, titled CAMPER: Camp […]
The second part of our Camp Fire promise is to help young people lift their voice. This is more than just learning to express their feelings or speak up for themselves and others. We promise to give kids the opportunity to lift their voice inside of Camp Fire itself. The promise doesn’t mean anything if […]
Camp Fire doesn’t just serve young people, it’s led by them. The National Youth Advisory Cabinet (YAC) is a group of passionate high school and college students who help Camp Fire thrive. Youth advisors come from all over the country and contribute to Camp Fire in all kinds of ways, including providing feedback on important […]
If you’ve been around Camp Fire at all, you’ve probably heard the term Positive Youth Development (PYD). Good ol’ context clues can tell you that this movement is about helping young people grow up happy, healthy and engaged, but here’s the deeper dive: It wasn’t until the 20th century that adolescence was recognized as a […]
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