About 20 years ago I took my first steps across Camp El Tesoro’s lovely swinging bridge. Although at the time it felt like I was crossing a grand expanse on a thin swinging rope. Anxious, excited, and filled with wonder, I weathered that adventure to start my first day of camp. Unaware it would set me on a path that, much like the trails at our extraordinary camp, would shape me into the person I am today.
From memories of summer camps, and lifelong friendships, to engaging afterschool and teen programs, from training for the early education community to mentoring and apprenticeship programs. Camp Fire First Texas means so much, to so many people.
It turns out, we are actually better prepared to solve and respond to life’s difficulties if we play—yep, play.
March 17 is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. A special, national holiday that Camp Fire created and has celebrated since 1997 to remind ourselves and those around us how important it is to tell young people they matter!
Camp Fire First Texas Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) was awarded the Tarrant County Workforce Development & Workforce Government Board’s Apprenticeship Partner Award at the Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on February 9.
“A program like Camp Fire gives you exposure to so many different things and teaches you to consider all aspects of life"
Being bored all summer is the worst fate for third grader, Serenity. As an only child she could have spent this summer at home alone. Instead, she attended Camp Fire Summer Day Camp at Diamond Hill Station
Maria walked calmly to the lectern with her tassel swinging as she walked. A quick adjustment of the microphone and she spoke.
A sister is a built-in friend, but after Anya and Kyra made a long and difficult cross-country move in the middle of a pandemic, they were ready to meet new friends and become a part of their Texas community
Levi loves the thrill of riding horses, looming high up in the air like a giant; he says riding makes him feel “tall and fast.” Thankfully, he gets to have this annual experience thanks to his time at Camp El Tesoro.
Developmental Relationships—connections that help us learn, grow, give back and become our best selves—are fundamental to a thriving life.
August 10th is National S’mores Day, so get out your skewers, stoke those coals and settle in for a little Camp Fire history.
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