Clubs & Mentoring Opportunities

Youth move progressively through Camp Fire club program levels in groups according to their grade levels. The club program, which children may join at any age, offers a mix of fun activities, projects, events and experiences to help develop planning and decision-making skills, as well as skills related to participants' individual interests.

With the outcome-based curriculum of club programs, children learn to work and play together, and they get involved in service projects, which help them become responsible citizens concerned about their communities and society. Camp Fire USA clubs meet a minimum of once a month with many meeting weekly. Club meetings are held after school, evenings or weekends. They are led by two or more adults who volunteer their time and skills.

Camp Fire USA club programs have four important qualities:

• Progression: As the children get older, they perform more complex and challenging activities. These activities evolve from developing caring, confident youth in elementary students to developing leadership in teens.

• Inclusiveness: The club program welcomes all youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or any other aspect of diversity.

• Partnership between youth and adults: Youth and adults together set the direction of Camp Fire USA activities and accomplishments. They work together on developmental activities and leadership roles.

• Rewards and recognition: The club program is geared toward recognizing accomplishments and skill building, helping both adult and volunteers and youth build self-esteem and pride.

Club program levels include:

Community Family Club 
The Community Family Club offers parents a unique opportunity to find a community support group for raising their children and provides for positive family interaction, built around experiences and activities that are structured, educational and fun.

Teens also provide leadership in the governance of the organization. Older youth serve on our board of trustees and at the national level.

Teens in Action
Teens in Action is designed to connect youth with important skills that inspire community responsibility, contribute to the future of American volunteerism, encourage a sense of belonging and develop concern for others. Youth enrichment activities give teens the involvement and ownership necessary to make a difference in their communities and the world around them. It provides the opportunity to discover who they really are.

National Youth Leadership Forum
Teens from across the country convene at one location to discuss, deliberate and take action on the topic important to them and their communities that is chosen at the preceding year's national convention. They then take action plans back to their councils and implement a course for social action.

Non-School Hour Programs - The Annex, The Fostoria Townhouse, Whittier Elementary 

Preschool - Sixth Graders - Provide a safe and fun environment that offers  activities that develop self-concept, trust, social skills, problem solving skills, positive skill development, and FUN with trained caring mentors.

Middle School and High School - Activities are divided into four areas; recreation, education/career options, service learning projects, and life skill activities.

Juvenile Justice Program - Work with local court systems and probation officers for completion of community service projects and participation in programs.