Will You RIDE With Camp Fire for North Texas Giving Day?
In the local nonprofit world, there is an event that is essentially our Super Bowl, our Christmas, our…Taylor Swift Eras Tour – and that is, North Texas Giving Day!
For Camp Fire School-Based Day Camps,
Summer ’23 Was Full of Adventures, Learning, and Fun
As summer gives its last hurrah and students head back to school, Afterschool Program Director Venikwa Merriman reflects on the fantastic experiences that campers had at Camp Fire day camps.
But What Does Belonging Feel Like?
Creating belonging is a moral good, sure, but sometimes we need to take a second to remember just how good belonging feels. When have you experienced the power of belonging?
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.
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.
Growing Up is Hard – But You Can Make it Less Lonely
You can’t be a growing human without experiencing some amount of pain, discomfort and suffering. But the past few years have introduced new challenges to being a kid.
Support of Camp Fire First Texas Provides New and Improved Outdoor Programs for North Texas Youth
Thanks to generous funding from The Sportsmen's Club of Fort Worth, Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, Texas, has expanded and improved facility equipment and activity programs.
3 Reasons Afterschool Programs Are Essential Right Now
Out-of-school-time programs really matter in the day-to-day lives of families and young people.
This Month, Lights On Afterschool Events Across the Country Will Highlight the Many Ways Afterschool Programs Support Students’ Physical and Mental Well-Being
As the nation celebrates the 23rd annual Lights On Afterschool, many of the thousands of events held on and around October 20 will shine a light on the innovative ways afterschool programs support the well-being of young people.
March 17 is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
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!
Learning & Leadership: Serenity’s Story
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
Empowering Educators: Maria’s Story
Maria walked calmly to the lectern with her tassel swinging as she walked. A quick adjustment of the microphone and she spoke.
