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Program Highlights
Discover Your Spark
S– Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: Using Tinker Spaces, hands-on projects and Maker Spaces, concepts come to life supporting learning in the classroom and beyond.
P– Project Based: With our Genius Hour each week, every child chooses a project and focus. You’ll be amazed at the growth in writing, organization and goal planning that occurs.
A– Art: Right and left brains are fully engaged with art projects that implement a variety of materials in our Creation Station.
R– Recreation: Growing minds need a lot of activity to focus, create neural connections and refine gross motor skills – that’s why we Brain Break and play EVERY DAY!
K– Kids: Our child-focused approach means every KID has the chance to lead.
Camp Fire After School Program Locations
Camp Fire After School Programs make the most of children’s out of school time. Through STEM focused activities, tinker spaces and meaningful adult interaction, youth are encouraged to explore their interests in a project based approach. Additionally, each site provides homework assistance and dedicated time for outdoor exploration.
PLUS
Homework Help , Trail Time, Special Events (like Cardboard Challenge), Monthly Themes
Camp Fire Benefits
Outdoor free-time twice daily
Healthy Snacks
Licensed, safe environment
Low staff to youth ratios
Daily Schedule*
3:00 pm – Check-In, Bathroom Break, Attendance
3:10 pm – Brain Smart Start Activity
3:20 pm – First Outdoor Free Play
3:40 pm – Handwashing, Transition Activity
3:50 pm – Family-Style Snack
4:00 pm – Activity Time: Rotate between Homework Help, Stations, and a Facilitated, Purposeful Activity
5:15 pm – Clean Up and Reflection
5:30 pm – Second Outdoor Free Play, Stations Facilitated Activity Schedule
Monday Trail Time: Core Curriculum
Tuesday STEAM
Wednesday Seasonal Trail Time
Thursday Genius Hour
Friday Outdoor Exploration
*schedule varies by location
Our Staff
Our trained staff make the difference. Staff receive ongoing training in youth development and the Thrive methodology. This helps each child learn to thrive by allowing them to explore their personal interests, make healthy choices, develop social skills and have fun. Camp Fire programs offer an environment where youth can learn through active exploration and interaction with program staff trained to observe and engage youth to support, extend and clarify learning.
Contact Us
Have Questions? Contact us or call 817.831.2111.
I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…
Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor
My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I’m especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying…what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
Camp Parent
My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn’t excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn’t win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.