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Media Release: Community Invited to Warm Hearts of U.S. Veterans at MLK Jr....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CAMP FIRE CENTRAL OREGON INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO WARM THE HEARTS OF U.S. VETERANS THROUGH ITS ANNUAL MLK JR. DAY OF SERVICE VOLUNTEER EVENT. Public invited to come make...

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Valentine’s for Veterans Draws a Big Crowd!

Despite the single-digit temperatures and recent big snow, more than 100 people gathered together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Bend Church-United Methodist to make heartfelt Valentine’s...

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From Allies to Accomplices

Get uncomfortable! What does the word accomplice mean to you? Someone aiding and abetting questionable activity? A dangerous co-conspirator? An accessory to a crime? Today, we’re exploring a different...

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BINGO Bonanza: Fundraiser Raises Dollars and Smiles!

On January 28, Camp Fire Central Oregon threw its first-ever Not’Cho Grandma’s BINGO fundraiser at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. The event drew over 150 enthusiastic players who turned out at 10 a.m. on...

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Bunny Heroes: Teens Hop Into Action at Rabbit Rescue Center in Redmond

There’s something irresistible about bunnies but when you add in helping bunnies that have experienced tough times or been abandoned, lending a hand to these furry friends takes on a whole new meaning....

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Tech Tinker Team Robotics for Grades 1-2 Starts March 5

Camp Fire Central Oregon is so excited to launch a new robotics afterschool camp for youth in Grades 1-2! The camp strives to engage this younger group around robotics and STEM, using our brand-new...

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#KidDay: An Invitation to Connection

Every third Thursday in March, Camp Fire celebrates Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®, a holiday dedicated to encouraging the amazing young people in our lives. Since we founded it in 1997*, millions of...

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Media Release: Robo-Revolution: Grant-Powered Partnership Sparks STEM...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Grant-Powered Partnership Sparks STEM Excitement in Central Oregon Youth ESSER III funding for “teach the teachers” program enables Camp Fire Central Oregon to improve access to...

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Staff Spotlight: Nadia Kelem

This fabulous Community Engagement Coordinator is now heading up our Summertime Teen Offerings ... and we're thrilled to share more about this amazing friend and leader! Camp Fire Central Oregon is...

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Bend City Council Makes Joyful Proclamation: Thursday, March 21 Is Absolutely...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bend City Council Makes Joyful Proclamation: Thursday, March 21 Is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in Bend! Council’s proclamation spotlights the national holiday of youth...

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A Call for Tumalo Day Camp Volunteer Counselors, Ages 18+

A Call for Tumalo Day Camp Volunteer Counselors, Ages 18+ Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Camp Fire Central Oregon is calling all fun-loving, adventurous souls to join us for an...

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A Day on the Farm: Tales From Teen Connects in Sisters

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and compassion, a group of teenagers from Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Teen Connect program recently embarked on a fulfilling volunteering experience at...

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Media Release: Camp Fire Central Oregon Celebrates Absolutely Incredible Kid...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Camp Fire Central Oregon Celebrates Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® With FREE Ice Skating for Youth At the Bend Pavilion, Wed., March 20, 2024 Bend, Ore. March 18, 2024 —...

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Embrace Your Own Ecosystem

As we get ready for Earth Day, we’re curious how our community is responding to environmental challenges in an everyday way. It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of dire headlines about climate...

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The Wonders of a Local Watershed: Teen Connects Youth Plant for Our Future at...

What is a watershed? Where might the location of Whychus Creek’s headwaters be? And at the Creekside Park in Sisters, why are there human-made steps going down to Whychus Creek, as well as fencing...

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STEM Fun Works Magic for Camp Fire Afterschool

At Camp Fire Afterschool, embarking on STEM adventures isn't just about decoding science and math mysteries—it's an adventure into a realm of real-world wizardry! During a recent STEM-focused...

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Staff Spotlight: Zafiro Larsen

Meet Zafiro Larsen (pictured left) and you can't help but be impressed by this high-energy, deeply caring human being, who, at Camp Fire Central Oregon, also goes by the name of "Sonora." That word in...

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Absolutely Incredible Kid® Day Sets Record Attendance

There’s perhaps nothing more inspiring than seeing kids experience sheer joy, and that’s exactly what played out at Absolutely Incredible Kid® Day (AIK Day) on March 20, when a record number of...

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Little Kids, Big Impact

The research is undeniable: Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning, health and well-being. Studies show that sustained, high-quality early childhood education narrows...

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Staff Spotlight: Cece Valceschini

In the realm of Camp Fire Central Oregon champions, one of our greatest superheroes is Cece Valceschini! As our program specialist, Cece runs our certified babysitter training, supports Kids Night Out...

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