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Meet the Team Behind Camp Fire National Headquarters

As summer programs wrap up and out-of-school time school programs kick into gear, our NHQ staff are hard at work

Camp Fire Selected as Implementation Partner for First National Credential for Youth Development Professionals

Legacy national youth development organization Camp Fire joins four other organizations in piloting the National Youth Development Foundational Practices Credential,

What is Character? Why Does it Matter? 

Young people are always watching us. The question is: what are they learning?  As a values-led organization since 1910, helping young

Camp Fire Alum 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

Camp Fire’s People & Impact: 2024-2025

“Jayden came into our program two years ago with a big smile and an even bigger heart. He loves to

Creating Intentional Belonging During Pride Month and All Year Long

Young people today are growing up in a world that is more connected than ever, yet many still report feeling

Camp Fire Names Three Senior Leaders to Drive Network Growth and National Reach

This press release originally appeared on PRNewswire KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Camp Fire, a leading inclusive national youth development

Screens, 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

What Does Belonging Look Like at Camp? Moving Beyond Inclusion for Autistic Campers

We’ve made important progress in camp around inclusion—opening doors, increasing access, and creating more opportunities for participation. But inclusion doesn’t always mean belonging.  And when we