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CATHY HALLIDAY
Vice President of Youth Development
817.831.2111, ext. 107
Cathy@CampFireFW.org
Cathy Halliday joined Camp Fire First Texas in January 2016 as the Vice President of Youth Development. She oversees the implementation and success of the Teens in Action and out of school programs in Tarrant and Parker Counties.
Before coming to Camp Fire, Cathy honed her management and youth development skills over 35 years working as a preschool teacher, Child Care Center Director and a District Manager. The scope of her work has included multi-site management of 28 different locations simultaneously. She has led child care and before/after school work and ushered many of these programs successfully through the accreditation process.
Cathy holds a Bachelor of Science from New York Institute of Technology in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a member of the National AfterSchool Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Cathy enjoys knowing that what she does will influence children and families in a positive way. She loves helping children find their spark and wants to encourage their personal growth through education.
I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…
Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor
My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I’m especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying…what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
Camp Parent
My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn’t excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn’t win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
