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.
Any kid or teen, from any kind of family, from any walk of life, is welcome at Camp Fire. We have an official Inclusion Policy and are outspoken about our long-time commitment to diversity.
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.
The numbers are telling: more than one in five students say they’ve been bullied at school. Thanks to higher awareness and effective anti-bullying programs, bullying prevalence rates have been dropping over the past several years, but we still have a… Read More >
Originally posted march 13, 2018 – Youth Voice, Upcoming Walkouts, Marches, & Your Role From our beginning, Camp Fire has supported and encouraged youth voice. We know that for kids and teens to really thrive, we must invest in who they are… Read More >
Originally posted April 23, 2018 – Celebrating You, Extraordinary Camp Fire Alumni HAND CRAFT – 1948 COOKOUT BY CAMPFIRE – LATE 1910’S
Originally posted May 1, 2018 – “So this is where they keep the stars…” SUMMER CAMPS! It’s that time… it’s almost camp season. The school-year is winding down, and we’re getting fired up to spend the summer with tens of thousands of… Read More >
Originally posted August 28, 2017 – The Power of Naming the Spark “I see a spark as something that inspires you to grow, and something that inspires you to help other people around you grow.” These are wise words from Spencer,… Read More >
Originally posted September 18, 2017 – How We Talk About Failure & Success with Our Kids CAMP FIRE GULF WIND IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, AUG. 2017 Current research shows that our intelligence isn’t fixed – it can actually change! How? One of the… Read More >
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.
