Camp Fire USA provides opportunities for youth to build self-esteem, learn life skills and become responsible citizens through regularly scheduled small group meetings, classes and service projects. In small neighborhood or school-based groups children meet regularly to explore the outdoors, exercise their creativity, learn about community service and gain a sense of belonging while having fun.
Groups are led by adult volunteer teams who use national program materials. There are five program levels: Little Stars for 3 and 4 year olds; Starflight, grades K-2; Adventure, grades 3-5; Discovery, grades 6-8, and Horizon, grades 9-12.
Important Benefits of Participating
- Positive Values — Group Program develops the whole child through a wide range of activities and skills development.
- Responsible Decision Making — The program workbooks and Camp Fire philosophies teach children to resist peer pressure and make good decisions.
- Community Service — Youth work together to find a need in their community and a way to help others.
- Caring Adult Relationships — Adults and youth work together to make decisions for the group.
- Recognition and Achievement — Youth receive recognition and earn emblems which build self-esteem.
What’s in it for Kids? Kids will:
- Develop social skills
- Have the feeling of belonging
- Build self-esteem
- Develop strong values
- Make decisions and experience leadership opportunities
- Develop important assets: caring, honesty, integrity and responsibility!
Adults Can Join Us Too!
Adults can make a positive difference in the lives of young people — as Camp Fire volunteers. We invite YOU to join them!
Be part of an adult volunteer team that gives a group of children constructive choices! Under the guidance of caring, trained adults, groups of 8-12 children meet regularly to explore the out-of-doors, exercise their creativity, learn about themselves and their community, and help others. Training and support are provided to adult volunteers. This is a commitment of at least nine months. Bring your own volunteer team of friends or work associates, or volunteer individually and we’ll place you with a local team!
What’s in it for Adults? Adults will:
- Make a difference in children’s lives
- If a parent, spend important time with their own child and friends
- Involve kids in enriching activities
- Be a positive role model
- Have fun seeing the world through a child’s eyes
- Connect with adults who share similar ideals
- Learn new skills
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