About Camp Fire USA

Camp Fire USA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit youth development organizations. Founded in 1910, Camp Fire USA, provides all-inclusive, coeducational programs in hundreds of communities across the United States.

Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council serves youth, teens, and families across the Twin Cities metro area with clubs and summer camp programs.

We are inclusive

As the first nonsectarian, interracial organization for girls in the United States, Camp Fire USA takes pride in its long-standing commitment to providing fun programs and services to all children and families. We are inclusive and open to every person in the communities we serve. We welcome children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.

Camp Fire USA's programs are designed and implemented to reduce sex-role, racial and cultural stereotypes and to foster positive intercultural relationships.

CAMP FIRE USA CORE VALUES

We believe that children and youth are our most precious resources.
We believe in an approach to youth development that builds assets and empowers individuals.
We believe that the best youth development occurs in small groups where children and youth are actively involved in creating their own learning.
We are committed to co-education, providing opportunities for boys, girls and families to develop together.
We provide caring, trained mentors to work with children and youth.
We are inclusive, welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.
We foster leadership, engaging children and youth to give service and make decisions in a democratic society.
We provide safe, fun and nurturing environments for children and youth.
We believe in the power of nature to awaken a child's senses, curiosity and desire to learn.
We enrich parents' and other adults' lives by expanding their skills and encouraging them to share their talents and build relationships with children and youth.
We respond to community needs with our programs and expertise.
We advocate on behalf of children, youth and families.

The History of
Camp Fire

--2007--

Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council continues strong in its mission.

--2004--

Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council adopts a new club partnership model for expansion.

--1999--

Camp Fire creates a new mission: "Camp Fire builds caring, confident youth and future leaders."

--1975--

Camp Fire expands its horizons and welcomes boys to participate in all Camp Fire activities.

--1954--

The national headquarters adopts a statement of inclusiveness. Today, Camp Fire USA prides itself on the diversity of its members and programs.

--1924--

Camp Fire establishes Camp Tanadoona.

--1912--

Camp Fire Clubs begin to flourish in Minnesota.

--1910--

First meetings of Camp Fire Girls convenes in Vermont.