Volunteers Make the Magic of Camp Did you know that Camp Fire has a year-round staff of 18? In the summer, we bring on about 100 counselors and assistant camp directors. And then we add 1,000 volunteers. Together, we serve 10,000 kids each year. It’s nothing short of amazing. Thank you, counselors-in-training! Thank you, teen […]
Jeff Roberts first started going to sleepaway camp in third grade. It was the one place where he could just be. “The only responsibility you have is to be you and to be in the moment,” he says. “You never get that opportunity elsewhere.” He went to camp every year through high school, then gained […]
It’s one thing to hold inclusion as a core value. It’s another to put your values into action. Camp Fire has a long history of valuing inclusion, both locally and nationally. Founded in the early 1900’s as the first interracial, nonsectarian, national organization for girls, our definition of inclusion continues to evolve to better serve […]
We’re thrilled to share with you these words from alumni Joanna Cerar, former Camp Fire member, Camp Sealth Camper, staff member, and now, board member for Camp Fire Central Puget Sound. She’s teaming up with us to launch a newly revitalized Alumni Committee and shares twelve ways to get involved with Camp Sealth! Don’t miss […]
When Chef Chantel Jackson arrived at Camp Sealth as the Food Service Director last year, she noticed few children of color were attending camp, and one of the main barriers, she discovered, was financial. Jackson was inspired, along with Camp Fire’s staff team, to take action and fundraise to bring more campers of color to […]
We’re so excited to be announcing our weekly themes for our 2022 summer sessions at Camp Sealth! Each week both our overnight and day camp staff will incorporate the theme into daily activities, all camp events, meals and more! Participation in the theme is always optional, however, we encourage our campers to bring any costumes […]
We’re looking for more camp superstars to join our Camp Fire team! Every summer, hundreds of teens and adults come together to bring camp to the youth in our community. This summer, we’re still looking to fill a few key positions at all of our camps! Can you join us, or share with someone you […]
Working at Camp is a Real Job – Develop Skills & Build Your Resume this Summer! Bet you never thought you could get paid to both explore in the outdoors and mold young minds? How about paid to learn how to fire build, develop teams, and mediate conflict? Have you thought about taking on your […]
Meet this year’s Summer Camp Director Team! One of Camp Fire’s greatest assets is the incredible people who plan and run our programs. We’re starting off a series on our blog that will highlight some of the talented staff and volunteers who pour themselves into our youth – giving of their time, their energy, and […]
Camp Sealth & Seattle-Area Camp Fire Day Camps are Hiring Now! How do you picture your summer? Is it as a role model? A world-changer? How about as someone teaching youth new skills, or showing them how to connect with others? Our overnight and day camp staff help make the world of difference for campers […]