Camp Fire Snohomish County | Light The Fire Within

Club Program

Year-Round Community and Connection

Where young people grow, lead, and belong.

Find or Start a Camp Fire Club Near You!

We’ll help you join an existing group or start one in your school, neighborhood or community.

  • Friendship: Build lasting connections with peers.
  • Community Building: Engage in activities that strengthen ties with your community.
  • New Experiences: Try new things that spark creativity, adventure, and fun.
  • Leadership Development: Learn the skills to become a confident leader and decision-maker.
  • Youth Voice & Choice: Feel empowered to take charge of your own learning and experiences.
  • Explore the Outdoors: Get outside, connect with nature, and enjoy all that the natural world has to offer!

What Are Camp Fire Clubs?

Camp Fire Clubs are small-group programs for youth from preschool through high school, led by trained adult volunteers—often parents, caregivers, or community members.

  • Open to all youth, ages pre-school to high-school
  • Meet regularly at schools, homes, community centers, outdoors, or online
  • Focus on fun, hands-on learning and building lifelong skills
  • Create a welcoming, safe space where all youth are seen, heard, and valued

Camp Fire Clubs are a place to connect with others, grow your confidence, and explore your interests—all while being part of a supportive community.

Why Join a Camp Fire Club?

  • Make new friends and be part of a caring community 
  • Explore nature and build outdoor skills 
  • Get creative with arts, sciences, and hands-on projects 
  • Help others through community service 
  • Build leadership skills and confidence 
  • Enjoy fun events and adventures at Camp Killoqua 
  • All youth are welcome—your voice matters here!

 

What Makes Camp Fire Different?

For more than 100 years, Camp Fire Clubs have helped youth grow, lead, and belong in small-group, community-based settings led by caring adult volunteers.

Camp Fire programs are open to youth of all backgrounds and abilities. We strive to create safe, inclusive spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and valued. In Camp Fire, youth build strong friendships, explore their identities, and connect to the outdoors, others, and themselves. 

Youth voice is at the heart of everything we do. Young people help shape their own experiences, take on leadership roles, and pursue what excites them most. Camp Fire empowers kids and teens to discover their “Spark”—the interests and passions that light them up inside—while building essential life skills and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

Through fun, hands-on experiences and meaningful relationships, Camp Fire inspires creativity, leadership, service, and a deep sense of belonging.

Our research-based program framework supports the whole child through the Five Trails:

The Five Camp Fire Trails:
  • Trail to Knowing Me – Build self-awareness, relationships, and healthy habits
  • Trail to Family & Community – Strengthen connections through service and leadership
  • Trail to Creativity – Explore imagination through arts and self-expression
  • Trail to the Environment – Explore and care for the natural world
  • Trail to the Future – Build physical and mental skills by exploring STEM and playing games to teach sharing, teamwork, and good sportsmanship

 

“Our club is like a second home—fun, welcoming, and full of adventure!"
– Club member, age 13

The Camp Fire Club Experience

Camp Fire Clubs are youth-led and adult-supported. Members help choose the activities they care about most—whether it's art, science, outdoor adventures, or service projects.

As young people grow, they take on more leadership and voice in decision-making, helping them become confident, capable individuals ready to contribute to the world around them. Camp Fire is a place where kids and teens get to discover their passions, gain confidence, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Camp Fire Club experiences often include family engagement—whether it’s through shared projects, special events, campouts, or service activities. Every club is unique. Some meet weekly with parent involvement at every step; others allow youth to attend with occasional family participation. Clubs are designed to strengthen both peer and family connections while deepening ties to community and nature.

Clubs can be formed with similar-age youth or span multiple age groups, depending on the interests and needs of the members and leaders. As youth grow, they move through Camp Fire’s program levels and can earn emblems for their activities, projects, and accomplishments—making progress visible and meaningful.

    • Little Stars (3–Pre-K) – Red sash
    • Starflight (K–2nd Grade) – Red vest
    • Adventure (3rd–5th Grade) – Blue vest
    • Discovery (6th–8th Grade) – Blue sash
    • Horizon (9th–12th Grade) – Blue sash

Explore Camp Killoqua with Your Club!

Camp Killoqua is the heart of Camp Fire Snohomish County, nestled between the trees on 185-acres of lake-side property near Stanwood, WA.

More than just a summer destination, Camp K offers year-round events, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable experiences for Camp Fire Club members.

Why Camp Killoqua?
  • Outdoor Exploration: Hike trails, paddle the lake, build outdoor skills, and connect with nature
  • Unplug and Reconnect: Make new discoveries, deeper friendships, and lasting memories
  • Transformative Fun: Camp is more than fun—it's a place where young people grow, thrive, and belong

Camp Killoqua gives Club members a chance to gather together for special events, overnights, service projects, and seasonal adventures. Whether it’s your first time at camp or your tenth, every visit is a chance to make lasting memories and strengthen your club community.

Join or Start a Club Now!

Looking to join a club?
We’ll help match you with a group near you.

Find a Club

 

Want to start a club?
We’ll provide all the training, materials, and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Start a Club - Apply to be a Club Leader

 

Clubs need volunteers like you! Clubs rely on caring adult volunteers to guide and grow the experience. When families volunteer, youth benefit from stronger connections and more opportunities for fun, meaningful shared experiences. Without volunteers, the club program cannot exist. Whatever your interest and availability, there’s a place for you to be involved!

Membership Cost:

$25/year for youth registration, adults register at no cost
Clubs may add small dues or participate in fundraisers to support club activities.

Camp Fire is for everyone! Our programs are open to all youth, and we are committed to ensuring cost is never a barrier. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

 

Have Questions or Want to Learn More?

Contact Us!

Email: club@campfiresnoco.org
Phone: (425) 258-5437

Download a Club Program Flyer

A Legacy of Empowering Youth

For more than 100 years, Camp Fire has created safe, inclusive spaces for young people to grow, connect, and lead.

Though the world has changed since our founding in 1910, many of the values, goals, and outcomes of Camp Fire remain the same: we help youth build relationships, develop social, emotional, and life skills, and connect to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.

1910

The Legacy

2025

The Camp Fire logos over the years

Our Promise

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.

Light the fire within