PROGRAMS
CONNECTING YOUTH TO
communities & nature
AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
After-school Programs
Homework Support
Enrichment Clubs
Supper
Structured Sports
FUN Friday Activities
Cheer
Ballet Folklorico
Hip Hop
Latin Dance
BEFORE-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
Before-school Programs
Breakfast
Enrichment Activities
Homework Support
SUMMER-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
Summer-school Programs
Educational Field Trips
Cheer Camp
Enrichment Activities
FUN Friday Activities
WE ARE HARD-WIRED TO BELONG.
THAT’S WHY CONNECTION IS AT CAMP FIRE’S CORE.
THE CAMP FIRE
journey
Our program framework is a comprehensive look at
what we do and why it matters.
WHAT WE DO
Create powerful
youth experiences
Community and connection matter now more than ever. Through hands-on, interactive programs, youth build their relationship with self and others.
Meaningful participation
Peer-to-peer engagement
Relationships that are developmental
WHY IT MATTERS
Youth develop
essential skills & mindsets
Connection to Outdoors
Comfort in nature
Care for the environment
Commitment to environmental justice
Connection to Others
Relationship building
Respect others
Creative thinking
Community contribution
Connection to Self
Self-awareness
Positive identity
Belonging
Long-term benefits
Camp Fire creates positive experiences that equip youth to lead with skills like empathy, teamwork, responsibility, and respect.
Lifelong love of nature
Civically engaged
Job & career-readiness
Positive societal impact
Stewards of the Earth
Vibrant & Engaged Communities
Citizens who contribute & lead
Workforce ready for the future
This is Jocelin’s second year with Camp Fire’s Ballet Folklorico program. By joining this program, she has embraced her Mexican heritage making her family proud. Now, as the captain of the Ballet Folklorico team, Jocelin leads with passion, helping her team succeed demonstrating a sense of belonging and pride within her group.
— Miss Patty
– Ballet Folklorico Coach, Camp Fire Inland Southern California
We have had nothing but great success with Camp Fire…So, all I can say if your school can get this program the more, you’re going to benefit…they do a lot of great things.
— Mary Ann Ballestero
– 2nd Grade Teacher, Handy Elementary School
Students are provided a safe, secure, and fun program, both before and after school. I know that many of our parents appreciate the time and thought that goes into the lessons and the teachers for Camp Fire are thoughtful and understanding and have a great sense of classroom management and an expectation of the students. All in all, California and Camp Fire have a very harmonious relationship, in that I know that when our students leave the regular school day, they have many different extended opportunities in place with Camp Fire and they are well taken care of, and they enjoy their time there.
— Dr. Brunasso
– Principal , California ilnspire Academy
Measuring Camp Fire impact
Every year, we work with Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates (HTA) to evaluate our program results, like:
94% of youth feel happy, heard, and supported in Camp Fire.
83% of youth said adults in Camp Fire encourage them to explore the things they are interested in.
82% of youth said adults in Camp Fire help them solve problems instead of telling them what to do.
Our impact
of families say their child feels safe
say the program made a positive difference
would recommend Camp Fire to others
of youth say they respect others
say at least one adult believes in them
Based on Spring 2025 youth, caregiver, and staff surveys.
