Growing up is hard. That’s why we connect young people to the outdoors, to others & to themselves. Inclusive national youth org. Est. 1910 🌈✨🌿

United States
Joined November 2008
“Even if we can’t be fully prepared for what every single individual is bringing in, we can know what historic #trauma a community might have experienced. We can educate ourselves prior to folks showing up.” - Ben Matthews, #DEI & Access Manager. campfire.org/blog/article/tr…
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“It’s not, ‘What’s wrong with this kid?’ It’s, ‘What happened to this kiddo in the past and how does that inform what they need right now?’” - Nikki Roe Cropp, Camp Fire’s Senior Director, Program Effectiveness, on #TraumaInformed training. campfire.org/blog/article/tr…
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Happy International Youth Day! @Teva is donating 100% of the marked retail price from sandal sales - up to a guaranteed $25,000 - to Camp Fire to celebrate. Head to teva.com/ to shop for good and support young people with your purchase on Aug. 12.
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We are breaking out the marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate – it's #NationalSmoresDay! We have a fun connection to s’more: We may have been one of the first inventors of the S’more! campfire.org/blog/article/ca… #smores #camping #summercamp #campfirehistory
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#Trauma is part of the human experience. We may not be able to protect young people from every potential traumatic experience, but we can understand the brain science behind it & create environments where trauma can be acknowledged, cared for & healed. campfire.org/blog/article/tr…
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Camp Fire is hiring a Director of Strategic Initiatives! The Director of Strategic Initiatives at Camp Fire National Headquarters will be at the forefront of innovation, driving strategic growth and impact for the organization. campfire.org/director-strate…
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Calling all Camp Fire participants - we want you to be on our National Youth Advisory Cabinet! Know a young person that is eligible? Share the application with them! surveymonkey.com/r/CampFire_…
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Did you know some researchers are linking #ClimateChange to #trauma? Check out the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies’s briefing. istss.org/public-resources/f…
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Another year, another overnight camp with Des Moines Refugee Support! We had 38 amazing campers join us for Camp Cup week!🏆 During this week of summer camp, they did all lake day adventures, canoeing, arts & crafts, and more! ⛺️🚣‍♂️🏊🏖 #refugeesupport #overnightcamp #summercamp
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Many of Camp Fire’s foundational practices — time in nature, routines and rituals, emotional check-ins, relationship building, volunteering — are now known to be trauma-informed tools that can help release toxic stress. campfire.org/blog/article/tr… 📷: @CampFireFW
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Camp Fire President, Shawna Rosenzweig had so much fun at Camp Fire Columbia's kickoff celebration for Camp Namanu's centennial! Shout out to Camp Namanu counselors Iroh and Rooster for showing them the ropes (literally!). #designforbelonging #magicofcamp #centennial #campnamanu
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Let’s hear it, #CampFireAlumni! What is something you learned about yourself through Camp Fire? And what’s a Camp Fire lesson you are still learning?
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We are celebrating #CampFireAlumni this month - and there are 113 years worth of Camp Fire memories to cherish ❤️ What are some of your favorite #CampFireMemories? Thank you to Nicole Huskey, Barb Miss, Lynda Toth, Anna Marie Ryalnder, and Helen Marie Long for sharing photos
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