Camp Fire Heart of California | Light the fire within

Camp Adahi 2024 Wohelo recipients

Camp Fire Heart of California has been an innovative leader in youth development since 1918.

Kids & teens learn how to succeed NOW, through:

THRIVE{OLOGY}

 

Discover sparks, gain self-confidence, and learn life-changing life skills to thrive now. Thrive{ology} is our research-based program framework founded on the pillars of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and it works.

INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

 

Any kid or teen, from any kind of family, from any walk of life, is welcome at Camp Fire. We have an official Inclusion Policy and are outspoken about our long-time commitment to diversity.

TRAINED, CARING STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

 

Supportive mentors and adult champions are key. We call our highly trained staff  “Spark Champions,” because they are experts at what they do and know how to guide youth on their journey to thriving.

1918

The Legacy

2024

The Camp Fire logos over the years

228

Youth served in club program

65

Adult volunteers

5

Wohelo recipients

85

campers at Camp Adahi

Get Outside

One of the best parts about going to camp is being outside. After all, Camp Fire began in 1910 to give girls the kind of outdoor experiences that were already available to boys. These days, Camp Fire programs teach kids… Read More >

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“So this is where they keep the stars…”

SUMMER CAMPS! It’s that time… it’s almost camp season. The school-year is winding down, and we’re getting fired up to spend the summer with tens of thousands of campers across the country! We know there a million different things you and… Read More >

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2019 Wohelo Recipients

“Wohelo” stands for Work, Health, and Love—values that have been central to Camp Fire since we were founded in 1910. The Wohelo Award is the highest achievement for youth in Camp Fire. This prestigious award is open to teens in… Read More >

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10 Reasons Camp Fire Heart of California Stands Out From the Crowd

With so many options in youth programming – sports, arts, extra-curricular activities – we want to tell you why Camp Fire Heart of California is different, and what makes us an innovative leader in youth development: 1. Camp Fire is… Read More >

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Camp vs. Screens (Spoiler: Camp wins)

Facts we take seriously at Camp Fire: Kids spend 90 percent of their time indoors. – Children & Nature Network Kids spend 50+ hours a week on a screen.  – Children & Nature Network If you need a quick answer to “Why camp?”, there’s… Read More >

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5 Ways to Make a Big Impact for Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®

Here at Camp Fire, every day is about helping kids thrive. But we wanted to take one day a year to really do it BIG. That’s why we started Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in 1997. Every year on the third Thursday of… Read More >

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Our Promise

Young people want to shape the world.

Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.

In Camp Fire, it begins now.

Light the fire within