Entries by Camp Fire Sunshine

How is Camp Fire Sunshine responding to COVID-19?

1)  Are you open still?                 At this time, regularly scheduled programs are suspended until further notice. That being said, our office is currently planning on remaining open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Families are encouraged to follow us on social media to stay up to date on new developments. We are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 2)  […]

Use the power of words on Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®!

It’s a hard world out there. Kids and teenagers are bombarded by negative messages from social media, pop culture and even their peers all day long. They are told in ways both overt and implied: You’re not important. You’re not unique. You’re not good enough. Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® counters those messages with an outpouring […]

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

CAMP FIRE HEART OF IOWA 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 March, thousands of adults across the country join Camp Fire […]

Summer 2020 Registration is OPEN

We’re ready for Summer 2020 at Camp Fire Sunshine! Registration is open for all kids and teens programs. Sign-up soon because they fill up FAST! KID PROGRAMS Camp Light-A-Spark (Registration is closed. Please call our office to be placed on the waiting list.) (Grades K-5) Day camp with a focus on math, science, reading & […]

Five Ways to Help Kids Belong

It’s a universal human need. When we feel like we belong, we feel safe to be who we truly are—or who we truly want to become. We feel secure, seen and valued. We feel at home. At Camp Fire, we design our programs to develop a sense of belonging. It’s one of the seven essential skills and […]

Spring (2020) is in the Air!

We’re looking forward to the busy season ahead and all the fun opportunities it’s bringing for our Camp Fire family! There are plenty of programs for our kiddos, teens, and families of all ages. Check out the line-up below! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter for regular updates, and sign-up to receive our Weekly Spark […]

Wing Ding

Join the Lakeland Business Leaders and Camp Fire Sunshine Central Florida on Thursday, June 27th for the 8th Annual Wing Ding at Publix Field At Joker Marchant Stadium. This year, we will again enjoy the newly updated stadium at the Margaritaville Deck! Gates open at 5:30 pm and the First Pitch is at 6:30pm. Wing tasting and […]

Have you signed up for Nature Quest 2019?

June 18-21 | $225 | Palm Beach County Nature Quest is an environmental education based service-learning trip for rising middle school students, entering 6-8 grades this fall. Our team will travel by van to Jonathan Dickinson State Park where they will make their base camp for the week. During the day, the team will explore […]

Thank You Kiwanis!

Recently, Camp Fire had the opportunity to share with the Citrus Center Kiwanis about the impact that Camp Fire has on local youth and our belief in empowering young people to use their unique gifts and voice. The group then awarded a check for $4,468.00 to us from the “Flipping For Charities” Pancake Festival as a […]

Congrats to Our New Red Shirts

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] During the Spring Camping Trip, seven Camp Fire teens completed a 3 year journey to becoming a “Red Shirt” in the ACES (Advanced Camping ExpertS) program! Surrounded by family and friends, each student was recognized for their outstanding committment and accomplishment in becoming an Red Shirt Advanced Camping Expert!   The Road to […]