Protecting Kids Is Our First Priority
Safety is at the very heart of what Camp Fire is all about. In fact, you could say it’s the very first thing we do. If kids aren’t safe, nothing else matters.
Camp Fire Named Finalist: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2023
Camp Fire First Texas named finalist by D CEO in its sixth annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards.
Worthy of Your Investment: Camp Fire First Texas Receives CNM Certified Prime 2023
Camp Fire First Texas was approved for and earned the 2023 CNM Certification Prime.
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Grant Supports
Camp Fire First Texas Early Education Apprenticeship Program
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is investing in a talent pipeline for the early childhood industry by providing $1,052,881 for six grants to develop child care apprenticeships.
At Summer Camp, the Eating is Good
A pre-summer camp check-in with Food Service and Housekeeping Manager, Dianne McKinley.
Red Oak Partnership Provides Over 500 Books for Camp Fire First Texas School Readiness Program Centers
A partnership that got its start in 2021 is going strong in its mission to help young children thrive through the power of literacy.
Nature and the Well-Being of Youth
Earth Day falls every year on April 22. Founded in 1970, the original Earth Day is seen by many as the launch of the modern-day environmental movement.
What’s Environmental Justice?
If you’ve been paying attention to the environmental movement and environmental justice, you know that young people are leading the way, calling us to task, and showing us how to do better. Camp Fire is no different.
Camp Fire First Texas President/CEO Stepping Down; Board Names Interim
President/CEO Lauren Richard has announced her resignation. She has led the nonprofit since October 2020.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Grant Supports
Camp Fire Texas Outdoor Education Center
Camp Fire First Texas was awarded a $70,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP).
Early Education Courses: April, May & June 2023
Early Education Courses for child care professionals in Texas in April, May and June 2023.
Camp Fire First Texas Welcomes New Chief Advancement Officer, Ryan Barrera
Camp Fire First Texas has named Ryan Barrera chief advancement officer (CAO), a newly-created role.