new beginnings

Camp Fire Columbia has been in a state of transition and transformation after a challenging year. We saw two pivotal programs, Before & After School and Teens, shut down in the face of financial hardship and we faced uncertainty for our century-old summer camp, Camp Namanu. 

As we move forward, we mourn the loss of programs and staff that made a deep impact on our greater community. While our work to stabilize the organization is not done, we feel immense gratitude that we are still standing and able to provide summer camp and outdoor programs at Camp Namanu this year. 

We know that now more than ever, young people need a safe haven to escape to that provides community, growth, and connection to our natural world

Thank you for your continued support of Camp Fire Columbia and Camp Namanu, because of your support we are still here. 

who we are

  • We are inclusive

  • We honor and protect the natural world

  • We share power with young people

  • We prioritize relationships

  • We are responsive learners

  • We take action

  • We pursue impact

Measuring Impact

Every day young people tell us that we are changing their lives. But stories aren’t enough—