After School - Camp Fire First Texas

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.

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Student mask requirements will mirror the school & district guidelines.
Where not required, masks are strongly recommended. Read our full health and safety protocols.

Camp Fire Licensed Afterschool Program Locations

Camp Fire Licensed Afterschool 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.

ALEDO ISD

DIAMOND HILL ELEMENTARY

DIAMOND HILL STATION

IDEA SCHOOLS

SAM ROSEN ELEMENTARY

WESTCLIFF ELEMENTARY

PLUS

Homework Help , Trail Time, Special Events, 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 of program staff trained to observe and engage youth to support, extend and clarify learning.

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Camp Fire is my daughter’s favorite part of the day and she is always coming home singing new songs and telling me about all the different activities they did that day. The teachers are very patient and welcoming to my daughter on a daily basis. They have made her transition into Pre-k more enjoyable and easier.

IDEA Afterschool Program Parent

I used to have my kids in other after-care programs, and I can say without doubt that Camp Fire is the best place for my kids. They simply love it. The site directors are great people. They manage the children and they respect them.

Westcliff Afterschool Program Parent

The Camp Fire staff really care about the kids. I appreciate that my child is able to be creative, she loves building things out of cardboard.

Aledo Afterschool Parent

My Kids have a lot of fun and look forward to going to Camp Fire.

Aledo Afterschool Program Parent