Camp Fire has been an innovative leader in youth development since 1917.
Kids & teens learn how to succeed NOW, through:
Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.
Thrive{ology}
Discover sparks, gain self-confidence, and learn life-changing life skills to thrive now. Thrive{ology} is our research-based program framework founded on the pillars of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and it works.
Inclusion & Diversity
Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.
Trained, Caring Staff
Supportive mentors and adult champions are key. We call our highly trained staff “Spark Champions,” because they are experts at what they do and know how to guide youth on their journey to thriving.
1910
2025
8,350
youth participated in 2023
210,798
service hours provided to youth in 2023
96%
of youth say “At Camp Fire we are taught that we can figure things out even when we do not know the answers.”
91%
of youth say “At Camp Fire I have a chance to try a lot of things I have never tried before.”
Young people want to shape the world.
Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.
