Teens in Service: Summer Challenge, for teens entering 6th-12th grade, consists of daily service-learning projects that will take you all over Central Florida, helping out at many different agencies along the way!

All projects are staffed at a 2 adult to 12 teen ratio with trained First Aid and CPR certified staff members.
You will be asked to push yourself - both physically and mentally.
You will make a difference as you are challenged to explore the world around you.

Each day, we will tackle a different service project.

Projects will vary from destination to destination:

• • • • Some will be collaborative efforts with other agencies or groups
      • Some will be outside and some will be inside
      • Some will be in Lakeland and others will take place outside the county.
      • ALL will be physically demanding, some will be mentally challenging. Be prepared to get hot, sweaty, and dirty!

For each project, you will be required to:

• • Wear your Challenge shirt ($12 each)
  • Wear closed-toe shoes
  • Bring a cold lunch
  • Give your cellphone to staff to hold for the day so you can engage with your peers without distraction (staff will have their cell phones on them at all time in case of emergency)

We will provide snacks and water, as well as all the necessary tools for all projects. Camp Fire will provide transportation as well. You WILL be expected to participate in all activities. There is no doubt that you will be challenged to push yourself; however, we will make time to reflect and celebrate our accomplishments each day.

2022 Program Weeks:

Program runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. No projects offered on Wednesdays.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$20 / Project

Program Weeks: June 6-10 | June 13-17 | June 27 - 30  | July 27-30 | August 1 - 5
Camp Fire will be closed Friday July 1st and Monday July 4th

There will not be any projects the week of June 20 - 24, because some of the teens will be on Nature Quest
There will not be any prjects the week of July 17 - 23 because some of the teens will be on CF66

PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST:

• Be a current Camp Fire member.
• Pay one-time $35 equipment fee (Includes 2 shirts & use of gear)
• Wear a Summer Challenge shirt on ALL projects (Additional shirts can be purchased $12 each).
• Wear closed-toe shoes
• Bring a cold lunch

Each project is limited to 12 participants. Projects fill quickly and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Payments are non-refundable/transferable. Challenge project locations are subject to change.