Every March the country comes to life to celebrate women and their history, achievements, and contributions to culture throughout time around the world. We at Camp Fire seek to help bring Women’s History Month to life by teaching kids about fantastic women from history and today. By learning about these role models and connecting with their experiences, youths can be inspired to break down barriers and face life’s challenges empowered with the courage and grit of the women who came before them and continue to influence the world around them.

To celebrate and commemorate Women’s History, we want to provide the opportunity for clubs, leaders, and members to engage and connect around the topic – and there is so much for you to do! Whether it’s having a simple conversation, an exciting outing, a personalized craft, we want to provide the opportunity for all Camp Fire members to come together, complete activities, and earn our feature emblem of the month below!

Camp Fire Spark of the Month

In honor of Women’s History month, our council logo has been skinned to reflect the value and meanings of the symbolic colors that we see around us from other groups, organizations, and movements. This reflects our own desire to support women, celebrate their accomplishments, and look forward to the growth and opportunities that the future will bring.

What do the colors mean?

The primary color associated with Women’s History Month may often times be pink, but traditionally has been represented by the colors purple, green, and white (and/or gold). But what does that mean? Each of the colors represents a different concept that is intrinsic to Women’s History, and primarily are tied to the Women’s Suffragette movement from 1840-1920, where women across the country worked together to collectively demand and be given the right to vote in the United States.

PURPLE: Justice

Purple represents the collective quest for freedom for women and gender equality for all, with loyalty to the cause and fellow women who may not have the same opportunities and equality.

GREEN: Hope

Green represents new beginnings and growth – as women continue to work towards equality, we celebrate all of their groundbreaking accomplishments, glass ceilings shattered, and the opportunities that newly exist because of the women who came before us.

WHITE (GOLD): Equality

White represents the purity of truth, equality, and freedom that women in the past, present, and future work towards every day, without compromise.

Activity Suggestion: Take a moment to share this spark with your group. What does it mean to you? Do any of the colors mean more than the others? If you could design the spark of the month, what color would it be – and why?

Feature Emblem of the Month

This month’s feature emblem is “Women Make History”, and can be earned by registered Camp Fire Members by completing three activities centered around Women’s History and the influence and contributions of women either from the lists and suggestions below, or custom/personalized activities crafted by club leaders or members.

Submit your activity list with your monthly reflection on the theme to JosieK@campfireseattle.org – and don’t forget to share photos of your experience for other groups to be inspired and empowered by!

Download your submission form here!

Recommended Camp Fire Activities

General – All Ages

Tell Your Story!

• Activity 1: Explore your family tree and discover the women that came before you – choose one and tell their story to the rest of your group.
• Activity 2: Write your own autobiography! As a woman of the future, your story matters! Write it down and share it with others.

Send a Letter

• Activity 1: Send a thank you note to a woman who has influenced you, your life, and your community.
• Activity 2: Send a letter to your future self – what do you want to make sure your future self knows? What do you want to say to them?

Reflect & Discuss

• Think of women you know who have changed the world or that you look up to or respect– who are they? What did/do they do? How do you want to be like them?

Celebrate International Women’s Day

• Host a get together, viewing party, craft day, or join a local march in your area!

Visit a Virtual Exhibition

• Take the Tour at the National Museum of American History

Get started with this free download of open-source materials including coloring pages, posters, and worksheets for you to print and use. Download here!

Little Stars (Grades Pre-K)

Access the Curriculum Guide for Little Stars on the Member Resource Portal 

Trail to Creativity – Puppet Friends – Create and Pretend

• Make puppets representing female accomplishments throughout history and show them in action.
• Examples: Pilot (Amelia Earhart), Scientist (Marie Curie), Astronaut (Valentina Tereshkova, Sally Ride), Doctor (Elizabeth Blackwell), Judge (Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader-Ginsburg), Zoologist (Jane Goodall), and more!

Trail to Creativity – Creative Collages – Arts & Crafts

• Get creative while looking at pictures of women throughout history.
• Create a poster together of important women throughout history and/or in your life now – create a collage together of their photos and accomplishments.

Trail to the Future – Just Plane Fun – Transportation

• Learn about planes and flight!
• Learn about different planes over time, make a small model airplane, and talk about the first female pilots like Blanche Stuart Scott, Amelia Earhart, and Harriet Quimby.

Starflight (Grades K-2)

Access the Curriculum Guide for Starflight on the Member Resource Portal 

Trail to Knowing Me – My Best Self – All About Me Poster: Unique Self Portrait

• Create your very own self-portrait with an abstract twist after looking at influential female artists.
• Renowned Women Artists: Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun, Hilma af Klint, Augusta Savage, Shirin Neshat, and more!

Trail to Creativity – Just Imagine – Let’s Make Some Music

• Create a tambourine and learn about making beats and music!
• Listen to music written, produced, and/or performed by women throughout history
• Famous Female Musicians: Dolly Parton, Carole King, Lakshmi Shankar, Patty Smith, Diana Ross, Madonna, Bessie Smith, Aretha Franklin, Angela Morley, and many many more!

Trail to the Environment – Wilderness – 4 Habitat

• Learn about animal habitats and what types of animals live there in a fun and interactive way.
• Discuss Jane Goodall and her research and influence on zoology and the world.

Adventure (Grades 3-5)

Access the Curriculum Guide for Adventure on the Member Resource Portal 

Trail to Creativity – Art with the Masters: Frida Kahlo

• Learn about Frida Kahlo’s life and look at some of her self-portraits, then create your own self portrait based on her style!

Fun Fact! Frida Kahlo was the first to make selfies and is sometimes referred to as “the mother of selfies”

Trail to the Environment – Environmental Stewards: I Can Do Something

• Read a story or watch a video about individuals who made a difference in their natural community and make a plan to make a difference in yours
• Choose a book or video created/written by or about an influential women
• Book Suggestions: Humphrey the Last Whale by Wendy Tokuda, I am Jane Goodall by Brad Meltzer
• Video Suggestion: School Strike for Climate – Save the World by Changing the Rules by Greta Thunberg

Trail to the Future – Gettin’ Gritty: Insane Inventions

• Brainstorm issues you would like to solve and come up with an invention that would help with it
• Famous Female Inventors: Maria Telkes (Solar Panels), Valerie Thomas (3D movies), Nancy Johnson (Ice cream maker), Lynn Conway (microchips), Maria Beasley (the inflatable life raft), Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie (Monopoly), and more!

Discovery, Horizon, & Torchbearer (Grades 6-12)

Access the Curriculum Guide for Discovery, Horizon, & Torchbearer on the Member Resource Portal 

Our teenage members are empowered to identify and create their own activities. The Discovery, Horizon, and Torchbearer curriculum books are filled with ideas and suggestions on how to bring important concepts to life, and Teen Leaders can be inspired to create their own group activities as well.

Share your recommendations with one another, partner with other groups, and explore women’s history (and future!) together!

Suggested Media

A great place to start a conversation or activity can be around some of our favorite movies and songs, books we read, or fun videos we can watch together. Here is a list of recommended videos, websites, movies and TV, music, and books that you can engage around with your family, friends, and clubs for Women’s History Month!

Videos

PBS Learning Media | Women’s History Month | PBS KIDS

Marvie Talks About Women’s History Month (Sesame Studios)

Suffragists Song – MrBettsClass – Bruno Mars “Finesse”

Best Women’s History Month Song for Kids | Women Are History Makers | Miss Jessica’s World

Websites

100 Women: Female Firsts – Breaking Down Barriers Timeline

Women Who Left Their “Stamps” On History

US Postal Service: Women on Stamps

PBS Community Classroom: Women’s History Month

National Geographic Kids: Women’s History Month

Books

15 Children’s Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month from PBS Kids

13 children’s books to inspire young people for Women’s History Month

Music

“Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé

“Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys

“Just Like Fire” by P!nk

“Let ‘Em Say” by Lizzo and Caroline Smith

“I Am Woman” by Jordin Sparks

“Brave” by Sara Bareilles

“My Own Drum” (remix), performed by Ynairaly Simo, featuring Missy Elliott

“Rebel Girl,” performed by The Linda Lindas

Classical Music for Kids: Women’s History Month

Movies & TV

Hidden Figures (Age 10+)

The Miracle Worker (Age 10+) 

Ruby Bridges (Age 10+)

A League of Their Own (Age 10+)

Legally Blonde (Age 13+) 

Enola Holmes (Age 12+)

Little Women (Age 11+)

I Am Greta (Age 10+)

Brave (Age 8+)

Encanto (Age 6+)

Wonder Woman (Age 12+)

Captain Marvel (Age 10+)

Mulan (Age 5+)

Moana (Age 5+)

(TV) Diary of a Future President (Age 10+)

Quotes for Women’s History Month

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”    – Marie Curie

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”     – Rosa Parks

“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.”     – Malala Yousafzai

“I would like to be remembered as someone who was not afraid to do what she wanted to do, and as someone who took risks along the way in order to achieve her goals.”     – Sally Ride

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.”     – Serena Williams

Explore more: 100 Quotes from 100 Extraordinary Women

Activity Suggestions:  

Read and write some of these quotes with your group. Which quote is their favorite, and why? Do they have other quotes that they enjoy?

Quote Yourself! Write down something that you say that is inspiring or motivates you, and turn it into a poster! Can’t think of a quote? Think of the women in your life that you admire and respect, quote them instead! (It doesn’t have to be a “real” woman – it can be a woman from a book, movie, or TV show too!)

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Day Camp Updates

Day Camp 2022 will welcome back Golden Gardens, and add 2 more weeks to Carkeek! Of course, there will be songs, tie dye, cooking, and exploring all of Seattle’s natural beauty and wonders! Keep your eyes open for registration, which is expected to open in late January.

Meet Sammie

Samantha “TAVIE” Hagen is the new Day Camp Manager for Camp Fire Central Puget Sound! She has been in the camping industry since 2009 and has worked with various organizations such as Camp Fire Columbia, Outdoor School, and Girl Scouts. Samantha has served in a variety of positions with her most recent being the Youth & Recreation Programs Director, overseeing day camp, youth sports leagues, and after-school care. Her passions include all things Day Camp, Pixar, animals, nature, and creating summers that have lifelong memories for all who attend! Samantha is very much looking forward to continuing her career with Camp Fire and looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Learn more about our Day Camps

Group Program Updates

Events

This year, Camp Fire is able to bring back some favorite events from past years as well as host some new ones. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, You & Me Camp is coming back in March of 2022! This time, attend for the whole weekend or opt to come for Saturday only. Also returning is our Group Campout! Join Camp Fire and friends on June 11th and 12th for a weekend of group camping at Deception Pass State Park.

We have also been hosting a couple of series of traveling events called “Give Group a Go” and “an Afternoon Outdoors”. Camp Fire staff member, Ali, travels around Puget Sound delivering programming in public parks. If you are curious about Camp Fire Group Program, consider attending our next Give Group a Go event! All of our events can be found on our website calendar.

Programming

Also new this year is our monthly emblem subscription program! Program participants are mailed one new-to-Camp Fire emblem each month along with an activity packet, and some activity supplies. Topics range from Leave No Trace, to astronomy, archaeology, baking, and more! Those enrolled in any part of Group Program may opt into this exploratory add-on!

Groups

In addition to our classic volunteer-led Camp Fire Groups, we also offer independent memberships and one virtual group for youth in K-3rd grade. This virtual group meets once per month on Zoom and is enrolled in the emblem of the month program. Independent memberships are open to youth of all ages and are a terrific option for those who want to participate in Group Program but have busy schedules, aren’t connected to a group, or wish to explore the program on their own!

Explore more of Group Program!

Teen Program Updates

Community Programs Manager, Alex, has been cooking up some quality programming for middle school and high school students! To get the full scoop on this year’s teen programs around Seattle and at Camp Sealth, check out our previous blog post titled “Teen Leadership in 2022!” for more info on winter, spring and summer offerings just for teens!

View our Teen Leadership blog post

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The Teen Leadership Retreat is a weekend-long conference-style event that also features your favorite camp activities and service projects that are designed to equip teens for the years ahead! This unique retreat is from Saturday, January 15^th to Monday, January 17th at Camp Sealth on Vashon Island, WA, we hope to see you there! Past or current participation in Camp Fire is not required; all teens in grades 9-12 are welcome.

Learn More and Register

Our Top Reasons to Attend!

This event is a great stepping stone for those who want to become camp counselors one day!

1. Leadership Skills

The Teen Leadership Retreat is a great way to continue to grow your leadership skills! We will be offering multiple great workshops to prepare you for the rest of the year and beyond. Dive into our Communication & Team-building workshop where you will learn about different types of communication and how to be a more assertive communicator. Learn about how to set your short and long-term goals and budget time management to reach those goals through our Goal Setting & Time-Management workshop! Allow your mind to create a positive atmosphere wherever you go from our Mindset  & Fighting Negativity workshop. We have these and many more workshop offerings for you to become the leader we know you can be!

2. Camp Experiences and Nature 

Can’t wait for summer camp to start? Want to get outside during the gloomy winter months? Come explore with us at Camp Sealth’s nearly 400 acres and you will get to experience some of our summer camp activities like archery, arts & crafts, and outdoor cooking skills! This is sure to make the cloudy winter days feel a little brighter!

3. New Friends

With such a wide range of schools in the area, Camp Fire Teen Leaders come from all over the King County Region and beyond! This is a great weekend to meet new and old friends from around the area. We will be having great icebreakers and team-building opportunities for you to jump right in and create lasting friendships!

4. Find Your Spark

While at the retreat, you will be going through leadership workshops, participating in multiple service projects, and getting to try some classic camp activities. This will be a great time to try new activities and learn more about what you find interesting! After this retreat, you will have a better understanding of yourself and be well on your to finding your spark!

5. Change of Pace

This is a great opportunity to get away from your set schedule, meet new friends, and try new things. Some of the best experiences and memories come from getting out of your comfort zone and diving right into the activities. At the retreat, you will still have time for homework and socializing, but the schedule will keep you active and create opportunities you would not find at your home!

We Hope To See You There!

Come prepared to have a wonderful weekend full of workshops, friends, and community service! Registration is currently open and financial aid is available!

Financial Aid

More Information and Registration

Questions?

Contact Alex Kirschner, Community Programs Manager, at (206) 826-8919 or alexk@campfireseattle.org.

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Workshop Highlights:

Do you have lofty goals for the coming school year? Are you looking to learn more about who you are? Do you want to keep that positive upbeat attitude throughout the school year and become a leader you know you can be? At the Summit, we will explore how to accomplish these goals!

Mindset Management & Fighting Negativity

Teens will get a better understanding of how their own mindset and negativity can create more barriers to a situation they are trying to overcome. After this workshop, they will leave with tips and strategies on how to calm their mind, so they can process a situation in a clearer light.

Communications & Teambuilding

With a communication quiz and a teambuilding exercise, teens will get a better sense of how to work with others who have different communication and learning styles from their own. They’ll also be able to better understand their own communication styles!

Goal Setting

Our last touching point at the Summit will be goal setting! Teens will spend time learning how to set a goal, which goals are feasible, as well as the process of keeping themselves on track to meet those goals. By the end of the day, teens will have their future goals on sight and ready to tackle the school year!

We Hope You Can Join Us, Teens!

Come prepared to get real with yourself! This will be an introspective journey that will shed light onto the remarkable capabilities you have as a teen leader. Take ownership in your leadership development. Leave changed.

“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it is also that difficult.”

Warren G. Bennis

Learn More and Register

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Teens, we hope you can join us at Camp Sealth, May 13th – 14th, for the Teen Takeover! This is event designed for teens, by teens! Your Teen Takeover team has been working hard, planning a weekend full of exciting games and activities that revolve around this year’s theme, popular TV shows.

When you arrive at camp on Saturday morning you will break out into teams and work together to create a team name, flag and cheer. After you get to know each other over some fun icebreakers and a warm meal, your weekend of activities will begin. On Sunday, we will wrap up the weekend of fun and have our own awards ceremony where we will crown the weekend channel surfing champions!

Surf the Channels!

Get ready to surf the channels and participate in activities inspired by these TV classics!

Survivor:

Test your teams survival skills by participating in survival themed activities.

Project Runway:

Work together to create a runway ready look out of less than runway ready materials!

Chopped:

A random basket of ingredients will be given to each group at the beginning of the challenge. Your team must work together to create a dish that incorporates all of the mystery ingredients.

Jeopardy:

Test your teams knowledge while playing this classic trivia game!

American Ninja Warrior:

Are you the next Camp Sealth Ninja Warrior? Test your skills in the special Teen Takeover obstacle course!

America’s Got Talent:

Will your group be the next big thing? Create a group act that show’s off your talent, individual acts are encouraged as well!

Family Feud:

It’s time to play Family Feud! Teams will compete against each other, and strive to answer the most ‘audience’ survey questions!

We Hope to See You There!

The Teen Takeover is the perfect way for middle schoolers and high schoolers to get active and spend a weekend at camp, enjoying enjoying activities for teens, by teens. Teens who are in grades 6-10 can attend as participants, and we invite our older teens in grades 1 or up to come volunteer for the weekend!

We hope you will join us May 13th – 14th at Camp Sealth for Teen Takeover!

Learn More and Register

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Teen Takeover, May 13th-14th

We are incredibly excited to introduce our Teen Takeover planning team who met at Camp Sealth last year when they were working as LEADs. They decided to plan the Takeover because they had all participated in the past, and they wanted the chance to get involved, utilize their skills and collaborate together! They are so excited to build on all the fun and excitement from last year’s event!

Activities this year will inspired by popular TV shows such as Master Chef, America’s Got Talent, Project Runway, Jeopardy and more! Upon arrival teens will break out into teams and work together to create their team name and team flags, which they will represent during team building activities!

Read what the team has to say about the event, below, then register for a weekend of fun!

Learn More and Register 

Why Should Other Teens Attend?

• Annika: “Other teens should join because this event is a fun and exciting way to meet each other!”
• Julia: ” Teens should register for the Teen Takeover because it’s a great opportunity to spend time at camp and have fun doing crazy activities!”
• Will: “It’s a chill weekend at camp where you get to hang out with people of a similar age.”
• Mallica: “Teen Takeover is a great opportunity for teens to participate in an off season event with people their own age. The activities can also be geared towards this age group for maximum fun and potential!”
• Hunter: “It’s a very fun experience and great to be back at camp for the weekend.”
• Santana: “Other teens should join Teen Takeover because it gives them the opportunity to make new friends, spend time in nature, and kickback and unwind in the wonderful place that is camp.”

Favorite Part of Teen Takeover:

• Annika: “My favorite part of Teen Takeover is getting to work in a team setting and competing in fun activities together!”
• Julia: ” The best part of Teen Takeover is getting to spend time with friends and meeting people while taking on the fun and weird challenges.”
• Will: “I like hanging out with friends.”
• Hunter: “Spending time with friends.”

Favorite Teen Takeover Memory:

• Annika: “My favorite memory was seeing a whale unexpectedly on one of our group walks down to the waterfront.”
• Julia: “My favorite memory was making our team flag.!”
• Will: “I loved customizing my team flag.”
• Santana: “It was when me and my friend, Channel, were walking to the waterfront and she says “there’s a whale!” and I respond with “come on, Channel, there’s no whale, stop it, there WAS a whale.”

Join in on the Fun!

Teen Takeover is a perfect way for middle schoolers and high schoolers to come out to camp and enjoy activities planned for teens, by teens. Teens who are in grades 6-10 can attend as participants and we invite our older teens in grades 11 or up to come volunteer for the weekend!

Learn More and Register

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Hands on Service Learning

The road trip allows for teens to earn about 24 hours of community service throughout the week through a variety of different cause areas. By planning a diverse week of projects, teens can begin to identify the areas that resonate with them personally to help build meaningful connections for their future volunteer efforts. Teens will also learn about what it takes to operate different types of nonprofit or service organizations.

Camp Fire also makes an effort to seek out service projects that might not otherwise be available to teens, providing the necessary supervision so that teens can safely explore new projects in a small group environment. This trip also builds upon our long-standing tradition of Teen Leadership in Camp Fire, providing opportunities for youth to be leaders in their current lives by going out into their communities.

Connect to Nature, Unplug & Build Social Skills

The Spring Break Road Trip is also an opportunity for teens to get outside and explore, and in Camp Fire, we camp! Since spring weather can be a little unpredictable, all of our sleeping accommodations are indoors with heat to protect us from the elements. However, teens will still have a chance to cook their meals over the fire or a Coleman stove. Teens also get to help meal plan and learn to work with their teammates so that everyone has a role.

Part of the benefit of selecting these types of accommodations, typically at State Parks or our own facilities at Camp Sealth, is the proximity to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the state. We’ll take a few moments each day to explore the natural world around us, be it with beach time, hikes, sunsets, and more.

While we’re out exploring, teens will truly be “unplugged!” One of the biggest benefits from a week on the road is that we leave the cell phones behind. Parents can reach our staff at both the office and on the trip in case of emergency, but teens will be device free! It’s an opportunity to practice real, live “facetime” social skills with other teens, be it in the van while we’re traveling, over a game of cards during a sudden rain shower, or over s’mores around the fire.

After attending the Spring Break Road Trip, I felt like I learned and experienced so much in the span of 5 days! From figuring out how to cook dinner for 9 on a Coleman stove to learning about the different non-profit organizations to bonding with my fellow road trippers – every experience was new and exciting and provided me with challenges to overcome!

Annika, 2016 Spring Break Road Trip Participant

Don’t miss out – we’ve got a few spots left!

Learn more about our trip itinerary on our blog or more details about what to expect, and register to join us this April 10-14 on the road!

Questions?

Carson Cross
carsonc@campfireseattle.org
(206) 826 -8919

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Trip Itinerary & Service Projects

Day 1 – April 10

Depart from our West Seattle office for our first service stop in Tacoma, WA. After the project, we will continue on to our first night’s accommodations at Dosewallips State Park where we will stay in cabins to protect us from unpredictable spring weather – never fear, no tents here!

Tacoma Rescue Mission

Our service project series will kickoff at the Tacoma Rescue Mission. TRM serves homeless and hurting people in Tacoma and Pierce County. Camp Fire teens will spend their time providing volunteer service to help prep meals as well as serve those meals during the lunch hour.

Day 2 – April 11

Wake up and cook a leisurely breakfast before taking some time to explore Dosewallips State Park, featuring beautiful forest and acres of adventure. We will pack up the van, but stay onsite to provide service to the state park! Afterwards we will hit the road and head to our second lodging destination, Twin Harbors State Park.

Dosewallips State Park

Dosewallips State Park is a 1011 acre, year-round camping park with 5 miles of shoreline on Hood Canal and the Dosewallips River. The park is unique in that it offers both freshwater and saltwater activities. All camp areas are grassy and located in scenic, rustic settings.

We will spend our day with park rangers cleaning up campsites. This project involves removing invasive blackberry, raking out sites, picking up large limbs and general campsite spruce up. We will be in the beautiful park, experiencing amazing nature.

Day 3 – April 12

Wake up, eat breakfast and pack up before heading to our next service project in Aberdeen, WA. Afterwards, we will head back to Dosewallips State Park for a fun evening for exploring and reflection.

Stevens Elementary School

Stevens Elementary, home of the Huskies, is part of the Aberdeen School District. Teens will spend a full day in the school volunteering in various classrooms. We may find ourselves listening to students read, working on school maintenance projects as well as making new and engaging bulletin boards.

Day 4 – April 13

Wake up for an early start back up north for our next day service project. After we wrap up our project, we’ll load up for a drive to Camp Sealth on Vashon Island, WA where we’ll treat ourselves to a special dinner in town before spending our last evening together. Activities might include a campfire, movie night, board game extravaganza and more!

Capitol Land Trust

Capitol Land Trust works in southwest Washington to conserve the animals and natural habitats through the support of the community. Teens will work on a special project to help remove invasive species and learn about the environment that they are helping to protect.

Day 5 – April 14

Spend the day volunteering in the Vashon community before heading back to Seattle for pick-up at our West Seattle office.

Vashon Maury Food Bank

The Vashon Maury Food Bank offers a plethora of services to Vashon Island residents including grocery delivery, weekly grocery distribution, food planning education and summer picnics in the park.

Camp Fire teens will spend their time in the food bank garden and will be helping get the garden ready for Spring! We will be cleaning garden beds, planting seeds and even quite possibly helping to tear down a dilapidated garden shed!

Register Now!

Check out our event page to learn more about this awesome trip and register now as space is extremely limited!

Register Now

Questions?

Please contact Carson Cross, Community Program Coordinator, at (206) 826-8919 or carsonc@campfireseattle.org with questions.

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Check out all our opportunities below!

Teens in Action

Teens in Action is a year-round leadership program for teens to come together, build leadership skills, earn service hours and have fun!

Teens in Action members have monthly meetings that are a great way to socialize and learn something new while participating in fun workshops.  Each meeting will have it’s own topic that is chosen by you! Some meeting ideas could include community service, the environment, creative arts, healthy living and more!

There are also some great benefits that come with being a Teen in Action member! As a member you will receive volunteer opportunities, discounts on Camp Fire and Camp Sealth events, as well as Camp Fire youth membership benefits!

Groups Forming Now! Learn more.

Teen Service Days

Put your school holidays to good work in the community! Upcoming days include the MLK Day of Service & President’s Day!

Register today! 

Teen Leadership Retreat

The Teen Leadership Retreat takes place every year in January and is geared towards teens who want to learn more about leadership and get involved in Camp Fire. No previous participation in Camp Fire programs is required. 

Workshop offerings include resume and interview skills, hands-on leadership opportunities through challenge initiatives, conflict and communication strategies, stress coping techniques, time management and planning strategies, environmental stewardship and sustainability leadership, and more!

Teens will also get the chance to participate in some classic summer camp activities including arts and crafts, archery, hiking, games, disc golf and more. We’ll also be gathering around the camp fire for s’mores, singing and bonding!

Spots are limited! Register Today! 

Spring Break Road Trips

We are excited to be offering three Spring Break Service Trips in 2017! These trips will feature 4-5 service projects across the region from a variety of cause areas, such as environmental stewardship, youth or senior citizen organizations, animal advocacy, food resources and more.

All activities, food and sleeping accommodations are included in the trip!

Teens who register by December 31st can elect to serve as a Team Captain and assist in planning the trip! If you are interested in serving as a Team Captain, make sure you indicate your interest when registering.

• Spring Break Service Trip 1: April 3rd-7th
• Spring Break Service Trip 2: April 10th-14th
• Spring Break Service Trip 3: April 17th-21st

Summer Teen Leadership

Opportunities abound at our exceptional summer teen leadership programs at Camp Sealth and our numerous Day Camps throughout  the Seattle area.

Learn more & Apply Today!

Questions?

Contact Rebecca Bobko, Director of Community Programs, at (206) 826-8934 or rebeccab@campfireseattle.org

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Become a Teen Leader with Camp Fire!

Veteran’s Day Service Project

Register now to make your day off a day on and give back to your community! Join us on November 11th for a day of service, open to teens in 6th grade and up. Cost is just $15 per teen and space is limited, so register soon!

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Teen Leadership Retreat @ Camp Sealth

Mark your calendar for this fun retreat out at Camp Sealth on Vashon Island. January 14-16, 2017; $155 per teen. Learn more on our website and stay tuned for registration details later this month!

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Spring Break Road Trips

For the Spring of 2017, Camp Fire will offer the Spring Break Service Trip for three different weeks of Spring Break (April 3-7, April 10-14, April 17-21; $450 per teen with a $50 refer-a-friend discount!) The trip will feature 4-5 service projects across the region from a variety of cause areas, such as environmental stewardship, youth or senior citizen organizations, animal advocacy, food resources, and more. Learn more on our website, stay tuned for registration details later this month, and check out last year’s trip on YouTube!

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Wohelo Award

Teens in 9th grade and up can begin earning their Wohelo Award, the highest honor in Camp Fire. The award consists of workshops and activities (such as the workshops at the Summit!) as well as three Advocacy Projects, or service projects. I invite you to learn more on our website, email me with questions, and if you’re ready to dive in, complete our interest form!

Teens in Action

We’re excited to offer a new program this year, Teens in Action Groups! Groups can form across the region in your neighborhood and Camp Fire will come to you to lead monthly activities! Learn more on our website.

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Camp Fire Central Puget Sound offers a variety of Teen Programs throughout the year. Discover our extensive summer leadership programs and our school year Service Days, Retreats, and Spring Break Service Trips, and learn more about our mission and philosophy of providing youth with opportunities to lead, grow, find their voice, and make an impact on their communities.

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