camp fire news
Welcome to our Camp Fire Columbia news & updates page. This is a space for our team to share updates about programs, events, and the state of the organization. Keeping our community informed is one of the ongoing ways we build lasting, equitable and caring relationships with others.
From its founding, Camp Fire has walked the talk of youth leadership. We were among the first organizations in the country to allow young people to serve on our board of directors, and continue that legacy of youth leadership today.
Camp Fire Columbia doesn’t just serve young people—we learn from them. Youth play a critical role in shaping our programs, developing strategy, and measuring impact.
Save Camp Namanu Appeal
How we plan to reduce debt while adapting our business model for sustainability We have developed a budget that will allow us to fulfill commitments to community partners who rely…
Read MoreEmployers Must Shift What They Care About
At Camp Fire Columbia we have chosen to center the health and safety of our staff and the youth we serve. Nothing we (or any other business, nonprofit, or government…
Read MoreSparkfinder v.12: Honoring the power of young people
Camp Fire Columbia believes one of the best ways to honor the power of young people is to share power with them through meaningful participation and decision-making–in programs and organizational…
Read MoreSparkfinder v.11: Cultural Appropriation
As we explore cultural appropriation in our practices we will continue to work with Indigenous communities to determine and acknowledge harm, create a road map for needed change, and work…
Read MoreSparkfinder v.10: Environmental Stewardship
When young people experience the power and awe of the outdoors; they learn to respect, love and care for our world.
Read MoreSparkfinder v.9: Enage in antiracist practices
We recognize this work is a life-long journey and can be difficult at times but giving focus to race and racism is necessary to the overall efforts for equity and…
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