Camp Fire is the largest coeducational nonsectarian camp provider, operating more than 110 environmental and camp programs throughout the United States, and annually serving more than 34,000 school-age youth. Conservation and the interrelationships of all living things is a forefront of what we teach, while helping children learn to work in groups, make friends and build self-esteem.
Camp Fire’s emphasis on the outdoors and community helps youth dig deep inside and discover their sparks, their passions.
Helping a young person find and follow their sparks takes time and encouragement. At Camp Fire, that’s what we do. We listen, we encourage, and we provide the opportunity to uncover each young person’s unique interests. We help youth become the exceptional people they are destined to be, buoyant with potential to do anything they dream of doing.
What can you expect of Camp Fire Georgia?
Caring adults who are mentors and professionally trained leaders.
- Our programs are led by professional, caring adults using proven methods.
- Our work with young people is tailored to each individual, guiding them to be their best, that they define themselves.
- Leaders are highly trained role models, who encourage young people to be all they can be.
- Programs encourage and guide youth to discover their sparks.
Inclusiveness. Camp Fire is open to each and every one.
- We embrace the uniqueness of every youth, teen, and family we serve.
- Each and every one is celebrated every day. No exceptions.
- Participants build lasting relationships with youth and adults of all ages and backgrounds.
Participant-driven. Youth have a real voice and a real choice.
- Guided by trained adults, each young person sets their best course, with no rigid checklists.
- Camp Fire is participant-centered—allowing kids to explore their natural sense of curiosity and identify their own sparks.
- Campers make decisions every day, and are truly listened to.
- Youth learn to care for themselves others, and the Earth.
Immediate action. Camp Fire is about getting kids engaged now.
- Camp Fire emphasizes service and community. We build a strong foundation, preparing youth for the present and the future.
- Youth are actively engaged and are given a voice, which helps build self-esteem and self-reliance.
- Camp Fire helps develop abilities now. We provide a strong foundation for kids so that they prepare for the present and the future.
CAMP FIRE’S STATEMENT OF INCLUSION
Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.
(last expanded and updated in Spring 2021)
