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Helped, Heard or Hugged? New Study Shows Best Ways for Camps to Respond to Rising Youth Anxiety

Released ahead of World Mental Health Day, a new report from national youth development organization Camp Fire highlights how intentional

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day Through Paradigm Shifts and Partnerships

A Message from our Senior Advisor of Native Partnerships, Diana Cournoyer  Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 12) is an opportunity to

Camp Fire’s Candy Sale Has Sweet Results

Candy sales have long been a beloved tradition at Camp Fire (for over 70 years!), giving young people a way

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