It’s one thing to hold inclusion as a core value. It’s another to put your values into action. Although Camp Fire has been an inclusive organization since its inception we have recently recommitted ourselves to our diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Recent action steps include the creation of the Equity Action Fund and hosting a […]
THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Annual Candy Sale! Announcing our 2022 Merchant of Merits These incredible businesses each purchased at least a case of candy in support of Camp Fire kids and programming. Thank you for returning the favor and supporting them when you can! Angela Mills Badazz Masks with Attitude Bath Brush […]
Expanding Our Reach Founded less than a year ago thanks to Food Service Director Chantel Jackson’s vision to bring more children and families of color to camp, the Equity Action Fund has recently been awarded a grant from King County Parks. In partnership with the King County Play Equity Coalition, this funding is dedicated to increasing […]
Join us on Sunday, August 21! This fun- and singing-filled cruise on Lake Union will bring together camp alumni who remember riding to camp aboard VIRGINIA V in the 50s, 60s and early 70s. Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase aboard the ship. Spaces are limited so book early! Itinerary: Boarding at […]
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 […]