Camp Fire Receives $50K Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Project Innovation Grant
Thanks to the NBC Comcast Universal Foundation, Camp Fire First Texas will invest $50K to advancing equitable access to technology.
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Expands Camp Fire First Texas Early Education Apprenticeship Program
TWC supports efforts to expand early childhood programs for Texans by awarding three grants for a total of $793,401.
A Camp Journey
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.
Lighten Up and Change the World
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
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 Awarded Tarrant County Workforce Development Award
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.
From Camp Fire to Mission Control: NASA Chief Flight Director Holly Ridings’s Alumni Story
“A program like Camp Fire gives you exposure to so many different things and teaches you to consider all aspects of life."
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.
Write Their Story – Coping with Change: A Sister’s Story
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
Write Their Story – Riding High: Levi’s Story
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—Are We Cultivating Them?
Developmental Relationships—connections that help us learn, grow, give back and become our best selves—are fundamental to a thriving life.
