Camp Fire Kids Show Heartfelt Thanks in Veterans Day Parade
Camp Fire Kids Show Heartfelt Thanks in Veterans Day Parade On Monday, Nov. 11, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s No School Day (NSD) campers proudly took part in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Bend, a...
View ArticleBuilding Bridges: How Partnerships Expand Access to Camps
Building Bridges: How Partnerships Expand Access to Camps Amid fall programs and winter fun coming up, Camp Fire is prepping for Summer 2025, notably making sure that, per our commitment to equitable...
View ArticleMedia Release: Camp Fire Afterschool to Launch in La Pine, Kicks Off Mon.,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Afterschool to Launch in La Pine, Kicks off Monday, Dec. 2 Thanks to community support, La Pine and Rosland Elementary School youth will enjoy top-notch afterschool...
View ArticleWhat Nature Can Teach Us About Real Rest, Rejuvenation, and Recovery This...
Colder temperatures. Less sunshine. Longer nights. When you add to that the collective holiday stress and anxiety exuded by many of the grown-ups in their lives, young people can feel particularly lost...
View ArticleSure, It’s Cold Outside. But We’re Reflecting on Hot Data From Summer!
Sure, It's Cold Outside. But We're Reflecting on Hot Data From Summer! With 2024 coming to a close and plans in the works for next summer’s programs, Camp Fire Central Oregon has been reflecting on...
View ArticleStaff Spotlight: Melanie Feltmate, Programs Director
Our Incredible "Behind-the-Curtain" Wizard Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background, your role here with us—and what drew you to join Camp Fire? A: My Pre-Camp Fire background is...
View ArticleNeigh-borly Fun Kicks Off Teen Connects’‘Season of Service’
Teen Connects Group Trots Over to Healing Reins to Support Nonprofit's Holiday Celebration Last Saturday was giddy-up-and-go time for Teens Connect’s annual Season of Service, a spirited series of...
View ArticleMedia Release: Revamping Recess: Camp Fire Pilots Playworks Program at Three...
National program to tackle common playground struggles while empowering youth to thrive through stronger lifeskills. BEND, Ore., Jan.8, 2025 – Ask elementary school kids what they love about school,...
View ArticleCoping With Change Through Connection
Change is one of the few constants in life, but knowing that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with—especially for young people. Adolescents and young adults come face-to-face with life’s...
View ArticleCamp Fire Rocks It at Recent Robotics Tournament!
On December 15, 2024, Bend’s Mountain View High School was buzzing with excitement as teams gathered for the highly anticipated FIRST® LEGO® League Qualifying Tournament, a key milestone on the journey...
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