“Go, Grow, Bloom” – Let’s Talk About It!
Hey there! My name is Amber Robinson, and I am a Teens in Action Program Specialist at Camp Fire First Texas.
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.
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.
Using “Pulse Checks” to Empower Young People
Want to make sure the young people in your life are heard, supported and empowered? It may be time for a Pulse Check.
How to Set Smart Goals—Whether You’re a Kid or a Kid-at-Heart
When kids and teens learn how to make this kind of thoughtful, holistic, consistent progress toward their goals, they take those skills into the rest of their life.
Six Foolproof Strategies for Going After Goals
We teach Camp Fire kids that meeting their goals takes planning, practice and progress-monitoring. It’s not something that just happens. We make goals happen.
Young people want to shape the world – now
A recent survey by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) found “83 percent [of youth ages 18-24] say they believe young people have the power to change the country.” That’s exactly what we want young people in Camp Fire to discover, practice, and believe: Their contributions and leadership matter to their communities, our country, and the wider world NOW – not just in the future.
My Camp Success Story
I honestly don’t think there’s a better person than me to talk about how attending camp can help someone become successful in school, life and beyond.
