Camp Fire Alumni Lorrie Scott: A Lifetime of Belonging
When Lorrie Scott talks about Camp Fire, she doesn’t start with awards, leadership roles, or the decades she has spent preserving the organization’s history. It was the place where she found...
View ArticleCultivating Character at Camp Fire: Building Curiosity, Compassion, and...
Summer is in full swing, and energy is higher than ever across Camp Fire Central Oregon programs. Following an incredible first couple of weeks, our SummerKids 10-week camp has been packed with...
View ArticleMedia Release: Saving the Spark: Camp Fire Central Oregon Issues Urgent...
BEND, Ore., June 30, 2026 — Camp Fire Central Oregon, a bedrock youth organization serving the region since 1916, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to bridge a critical financial gap. A...
View ArticleCamp Fire Central Oregon: A Century of Connection and Growth
There’s something magical about being part of the Camp Fire family. Rooted in Bend since 1916, Camp Fire Central Oregon has spent a solid century helping youth to discover their “sparks” and lead...
View ArticleScreens, Stress, and Space to Breathe: What Youth Really Need
These days, parents and caregivers don’t need to be convinced that too much screen time isn’t great for kids. You’ve seen it play out in real time. Short attention spans. Mood shifts. Trouble pulling...
View ArticleMedia Release: Camp Fire Gears Up for Summer, Aims to Bolster Confidence,...
SummerKids 2026 includes fresh programming, prestigious national safety certification, and a new character-centered strategy. Bend, Ore., April 16, 2026 — Camp Fire Central Oregon is launching an...
View ArticleStaff Spotlight: Kamryn Sherman, STEAM Program Coordinator
Q: Tell us about your personal and professional background. A: Hidden in the oak trees in a place of four seasons is a small town on the southern edge of the Sierra Nevada called Tehachapi, Calif.,...
View ArticleBend Women for Good Awards $6,769 to Camp Fire Central Oregon
When Kecia Kubota, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s executive director, gave her fundraising pitch to a room packed with caring Central Oregon women, she had no idea whether her message would resonate for...
View ArticlePrioritizing Youth Safety & Well-Being: How Camp Fire Creates Safe Spaces for...
Child Abuse Prevention Month is an important reminder that keeping young people safe is a shared responsibility. Parents and caregivers, youth-serving organizations, and communities all play a role in...
View ArticleMedia Release: City of Bend Proclaims March 19 ‘Absolutely Incredible Kid...
Camp Fire Central Oregon reports record turnout at free #KidDay ice-skating party honoring youth, highlighting how incredible they are. Bend, Ore., March 18, 2026 — The City of Bend is officially...
View ArticleMedia Release: Camp Fire Central Oregon Invites Community to Celebrate...
Families are invited to an afternoon of skating, activities, and celebration on Sunday, March 15, from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at The Pavilion—kids 17 and under skate for free! Bend, Ore., March 10, 2026 — Hey...
View ArticleHow We Communicate: Why Hearing “You’re Incredible” Still Matters
There was a time when the phone ringing meant someone wanted to hear your voice. Conversations unfolded in real time. You could hear pauses, laughter, and hesitation. The tone of someone’s voice could...
View ArticleValentines for Vets Draws Big Crafting Crowd, Nets 269 Cards of Gratitude!
It was a morning of heartfelt happiness and hundreds of acts of kindness—269 to be exact, when, on Monday, January 19, nearly 100 community members gathered together to spend their morning making...
View ArticleCelebrating Volunteerism & Random Acts of Kindness Week
Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, but at Camp Fire, kindness isn’t a single moment on the calendar. It’s an ingrained way of showing up for ourselves, each other, and our communities. Every...
View ArticleMedia Release: Camp Fire Central Oregon Receives Competitive American Camp...
Funding supports camp research for expansion in South County and growing character strengths of ‘curiosity, confidence, and compassion’ within Camp Fire’s programs. BEND, Ore. Feb. 5, 2026 – Camp Fire...
View ArticleHappening This Saturday! Camp Fire’s 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire Brings...
All of Central Oregon Is Invited! Bend, Ore., October 14, 2025 – The wait is almost over! Camp Fire Central Oregon’s 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire is happening this Saturday, October 18, from 11...
View ArticleLeading the Way in Youth Mental Health: Camp Fire’s Commitment Continues
This World Mental Health Day, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the work Camp Fire is doing to support the mental, emotional, and social well-being of young people. Through purposeful and innovative...
View ArticleStaff Spotlight: Morgan Schaening, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s New Program...
Morgan (he, his) discovered his spark for youth development and education living abroad in Australia, where he worked with educators to design student leadership expeditions to the far reaches of the...
View ArticleDiving Into Data: Summer Camps Stats and Big Wins by the Numbers
While it seems like just yesterday that we were in the thick of summer camps, the reality is that all that great fun has come to a close. With that, we've had a chance to collect information about our...
View ArticleCamp Fire Central Oregon to Host 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire in Bend — a...
Adult and Teen Volunteers Are Invited to Join the Fun! Bend, Ore., September 25, 2025 – Crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of community spirit can only mean one thing: It’s almost time for Camp...
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