August 12 is International Youth Day: a time to recognize the strength, creativity, and leadership of young people around the world. We believe young people are powerful. Not someday in the future. Not when they “grow up.” Right now.| Camp Fire
National inclusive youth development organization Camp Fire is proud to announce that it has added four new members to its National Board of Trustees from across the U.S.: Tesia Zientek, Janette Kunkel, Thomas Mason, and Mel Hooper.| Camp Fire
Camp Fire First Texas is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Barlow Parrish as its new Major Gifts Officer.| Camp Fire First Texas
Our President & CEO, Brian Miller, recently popped into the #RaisingJoyPodcast by Cook Children's to talk all things camp—from the power of disconnecting from screens and connecting with nature, to the lifelong benefits camp can have on kids’ mental and emotional well-being.| Camp Fire First Texas
Early Childhood Education apprenticeship programs are proven to support teacher retention and student success.| Camp Fire First Texas
Camp Fire First Texas and Yolanda Willis have been recognized as Workforce Champions of the Year at the 2025 Empowering Excellence Awards.| Camp Fire First Texas
Camp Fire First Texas took home three prestigious awards at the American Camp Association Texoma Legends of Camping Awards Dinner!| Camp Fire First Texas
Kim D’Avignon has an important job title – Assistant District Attorney at Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, but she also carries the equally impressive title of lifelong Camp Fire volunteer.| Camp Fire First Texas
We are delighted to announce Shawna Rosenzweig as the new Chief Executive Officer of Camp FireNational Headquarters, effective January 1, 2025. A transformational leader with two decades of youth development experience, Shawna has been a driving force behind Camp Fire’s evolution over the past decade and is uniquely equipped to lead the organization into its next era.| Camp Fire
For the past 14 years, Dorothy Wing has been the heart and soul of Camp Fire First Texas' grant efforts, earning the well-deserved title of our "Grants Goddess." During her tenure as Grants Manager, Dorothy has secured over $28 million in funding to support our mission. From enhancing the campgrounds at Camp El Tesoro to empowering teens through our Teens in Action program and fostering early educators through our apprenticeship initiative, Dorothy’s impact has touched every corner of our o...| Camp Fire First Texas
Discover the importance of rest during the winter season. Learn how nature slows down and conserves energy, and how you can find rest in a busy world.| Camp Fire
Acknowledgment of past mistakes is one thing. Taking active, intentional steps to repair and make amends for past and current harm is a whole other story.Since 2019, Camp Fire has been on a journey to address and end cultural appropriation within our organization. As 2024 comes to a close, we want to provide an update on the progress we’ve made and the work still to be done.| Camp Fire
For 40 years, An Artists’ Christmas gala has helped Camp Fire First Texas raise the necessary funds to support North Texas youth.| Camp Fire First Texas
Amy Lindholm’s Camp Fire experiences took her on a career path she never could have imagined…one through the woods.| Camp Fire
Youth Voice isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a justice issue.| Camp Fire