Afterschool care is an essential service that American caregivers need in order to survive and thrive. This is where Camp Fire shines.| Camp Fire First Texas
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 partnerships with organizations like the Alliance for Camp Health, the JED Foundation, and America’s Promise Alliance, our goal is to raise the standard for youth care across the nation. The post Leading the Way in Youth Mental Health: Camp Fire’s Commitment Continues appeared first on Cam...| Camp Fire First Texas
Young people are coming of age in a time of rapid change and deep uncertainty. AI companions and chatbots are now part of daily life, with nearly three out of four teens reporting they use these tools for comfort, care, and connection. These platforms are shaping identity formation in real time, yet they are rarely designed with young people’s developmental needs in mind.| Search Institute Blog
Discover how Search Institute's collaborative approach with youth transforms research into meaningful impact, fostering environments where young people can thrive and lead.| blog.searchinstitute.org
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
If you work with or support positive youth development organizations, you’ve probably heard the phrase “youth voice” before. If you’re new to Camp Fire or the PYD movement, you could be wondering what […] The post Five Ways You Can Promote Youth Voice appeared first on Camp Fire San Diego.| Camp Fire San Diego
Discover why developmental relationships are crucial in youth development and how communities can foster these connections for youth thriving.| blog.searchinstitute.org
A mentor can be one of the most positive role models in a young person’s life. By building a strong, trusting relationship with a suitable adult brings many emotional, social and developmental benefits – may of which directly reduce the risk of children’s involvement in violence How mentoring helps prevent youth violence Mentoring can significantly… The post The power of mentoring to reduce youth violence appeared first on Youth Endowment Fund.| Youth Endowment Fund
Empowering youth voices to transform education: Good Trouble fosters leadership, belonging, and purpose, shifting the narrative from "troubled youth" to strength-based development and intergenerational collaboration.| blog.searchinstitute.org
How do various staff members at camp support youth and contribute to their well-being and sense of belonging? We talked to CITs, camp cooks, and facilites management staff to learn their roles in camper well-being and belinging.| Camp Fire
Meet Nanyamka Redmond, Ph.D. and explore her insights on youth development, coach-athlete relationships, and social justice in her impactful work at Search Institute.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Meet Monica Dixon, Senior Director of Solutions at Search Institute! Monica shares her insights on co-creating tools and strategies to empower youth and adults, and support youth thriving.| blog.searchinstitute.org
Camp Fire affiliates all over the country promote year-round learning, including out-of-school time programs. This year we're collaborating with AT&T and their creation, The Achievery, to provide free digital learning accessible anywhere.| Camp Fire First Texas
If you’ve felt lonely lately, you’re not ironically not alone. We’d like to bump a low-cost anti-loneliness tool to the top of the list: Go outside. Preferably with people.| Camp Fire
