Please join us in congratulating Lorrie Scott, a 2018 Washington State Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipient who has gone above and beyond as a Camp Fire volunteer for decades. Lorrie is the driving force in our Camp Fire archives and museum at Camp Sealth, where she travels once a month — a long trek from […]
There’s a saying at Camp Fire that means a lot to me as a donor: “We plan with kids, not for them.” Camp Fire doesn’t condescend to young people. It respects their ideas and capabilities and helps them identify and use their strengths. Camp Fire groups I’ve led could plan the entire camping trips by […]
We know that the end of the school year and the beginning of summer can be a hectic time, so make sure to set aside some quality time with your family and friends. We have three upcoming events that will do just the trick, and they’re all open to all ages. Camp Fire Celebration in […]
Nick Deubler checks his blood sugar several times a day to see if his body needs a higher or lower dose of insulin. Once a night, his mom or dad checks to make sure his blood sugar hasn’t dipped dangerously low. It’s a reality the Deublers have learned to live with in the years since […]
They’ve had enough. All over the country, youth have led school walkouts and marches; they’re speaking up, demanding to be heard, and showing what a powerful force they can be when they unite for a common cause. They have started a movement rooted in values that guide everything we do at Camp Fire. For more […]
Donate Today! One recent afternoon, a group of kids at Seattle’s Daniel Bagley Elementary huddle up for challenge. Their task at hand: to retell a fairytale from a different point of view. What if the wolf didn’t mean any harm when he knocks on the three little pigs’ door? Could Cinderella be misunderstanding the harsh […]
Helping Fostered Youth in the Seattle Area By Kristen E. When first trying to decide on an advocacy for my WoHeLo Award, I had a hard time deciding what to do, until I thought about the time I volunteered at Treehouse with my basketball team. Treehouse is an organization that helps youth in foster care by […]
A Summer You Won’t Forget! Camp Sealth is in need of Counselors, Program Specialists and Prep Cooks this summer! There are so many wonderful things about working at Camp Sealth – Here’s a look at our top reasons you’ll want to join us this summer! Experience the Beautiful Pacific Northwest Visit Seattle to see the famous gum […]
One of our greatest strengths in Camp Fire is the dedication of our caring volunteers. They serve throughout all areas of our programs as leaders, role models, mentors, and advisers to our youth and families. They embody the Camp Fire spirit of Wohelo – Work, Health, and Love – and we could not serve our […]
Now is your chance to earn the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)! The PVSA encourages citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition. We encourage our Camp Fire Groups to take a look around, be inspired and take positive action that changes the world. This award is perfectly in […]