Thriving with Camp Fire
Our methodology ensures that youth thrive.
The Step-it-up-2-Thrive Theory of Change
In collaboration with The Thrive Foundation for Youth, Camp Fire has infused a research-based methodology throughout all our programs to help youth and teens:
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IDENTIFY SPARKS |
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Identify and grow Sparks and Spark Champions |
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GROWTH MINDSET |
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Understand brain development and move to a growth mindset; |
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GOAL MANAGEMENT (GPS) |
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Build goal management skills that last a lifetime |
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REFLECTION |
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Reflecting on activities, experiences and outcomes |
Armed with these skills, and with the guidance of trained, caring adults,
we know that Camp Fire participants are more likely to:
- Achieve higher grades
- Stay in school
- Demonstrate social competence
- Lead a healthy lifestyle
- Volunteer to help other people
- Be environmentally conscious
- Have a sense of purpose
- Achieve their full potential
The Thrive Difference
Unlike other organizations, Camp Fire programs are truly measurable. We have employed the Thrive Theory of Change methodology to achieve the outcome of enabling youth to achieve their full potential... and be able to prove it.
Every day, we see youth building positive, sustained relationships, learning life skills that include self-reflection and goal management, and practicing these skills in our school-year, camp and teen programs. We also see youth develop indicators of thriving which include positive youth outcomessuch as increased social skills (inclusiveness and empathy), life skills, conflict resolution, purpose, and confidence.
