Become a Group Member

Location

Multiple

Grade

Pre-K-12

Dates or Sessions

September - August

Cost

$50

Join a Camp Fire Group

Youth are what campfire groups are all about! Youth participating in groups gain lifeling skills, experience, memories, and connection. Together, groups work through our leveled and age based curriculum, earning emblems, going on adventures, and doing projects together. Join an existing group in your area, start a group with the help of a caregiver or trusted adult, or become an independent member.

How to find a Group

We work with group leaders directly to help find local groups in your area. Generally Camp Fire Central Puget Sound serves the “greater Seattle Area” and beyond including, King, Kitsap and North Mason County. Groups are volunteer led so, while we always are recruiting and looking for new groups to cover gap areas, we can not guarantee a group in every area.

Find a Camp Fire Group or Start a Camp Fire Group

Independent Members

Independent members are participants in the Camp Fire Group Program curriculum but wish to do so on their own independent of a local group.

Register as an Independent Camp Fire Member to access our curriculum and resources, along with other special events and activities. Youth who are independent members can earn emblems and work through activities, but do not have an official Camp Fire group. This option provides flexibility along with our staff resources to support you!

Registration & Fees

Group members register with Camp Fire Central Puget Sound annually to renew membership fees and important health and safety forms. Membership follows the school-year calendar and is effective each year from September through August. There are no prorated membership fees for registering late in the year with the exception of new-to-Camp Fire members and groups, who may register in the summer for the following program year.

Fee Structure

• 1st Youth: $50
• 2nd Youth: $50
• 3rd-6th Youth per family: $0

Learn more about Membership Benefits and Fees

Financial Assistance

To apply for Financial Assistance, register online, and choose the “Financial Assistance” option during the registration process or reach out directly if applying as part of a volunteer or leadership position.

Curriculum

Camp Fire participants will take a journey down various trails that will ultimately cover the following enrichment areas: emotions and relationships, environmental stewardship, healthy living and safety, and making a difference in the communities in which we live. All participants will have access to our curriculum and activities which you can learn more about and the five trails it covers here.

Recognition Items

Throughout the year, youth have the opportunity to earn emblems, studs, and more by completing lessons and activities made available by Camp Fire. You will have the option to purchase/sew a Camp Fire vest and adorn it with emblems and other award items to show off your youth’s hard work.

Candy Sale Fundraiser

All Camp Fire youth participate in our yearly Candy Sale Fundraiser that takes place over the course of four weeks from mid-January to mid-February. Through the Candy Fundraiser youth learn community engagement, how to safely sell to the public, communication and public speaking skills, and various selling techniques. Youth will also learn time management and organization skills by setting a candy selling goal. New this year, we plan to have youth sell candy virtually on our site versus selling at stores or door to door.

Our yearly membership fees do not cover the expense of operating Group Program, and the fundraiser brings in critical funds that allow us to continue our work to serve your children and family while also allowing your group and members to raise money for group activities, emblems, vests, or even program fees and a week of camp!

Questions?

For questions about membership or more, please reach out via our contact form or fill out the interest form below.

Find a Camp Fire Group or Start a Camp Fire Group