Entries by Camp Fire Sunshine

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

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 in lifting up young people…with […]

Mental Health is a Key Part of Thriving

This February, we’re going to be focusing on youth mental health awareness. At Camp Fire, we help kids learn the tools they need to thrive: how to identify their sparks, develop a growth mindset, manage their goals and take time to reflect. Unfortunately, many young people are learning these life lessons in the context of added mental health challenges. According […]

Meet Our Team: Sean Myers

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] If you’ve spent any time around Camp Fire, you’ve seen Sean Myers. He’s the go-to person when it comes to fixing things, building things, solving problems, and anything else you can think of. Sean also contributes time to the kids and teen program at Camp Fire.   What was your favorite TV show […]

Golf Tournament Raises $12,000 to Benefit Camp Fire

The Hines & Tiger Bay Energy Facility 2018 Power of Giving Golf Tournament was held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Bartow Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament support the Duke Energy Power of Giving Campaign. Camp Fire was chosen as one of the benefactors for the tournament. The proceeds will be used to purchase onsite […]

PigFest Has Come and Gone…And We Are THANKFUL!

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] We could not have done it without you.   Another PigFest has come and gone! I was cold and muddy and messy, but WE DID IT! We parked thousands of cars, serving thousands of people who attended PigFest over the weekend. We’ve got a great team! Thank you to Kevin Kingery and Adam […]

Be a Spark Champion

It’s not enough to just know your spark. You have to grow it! And that’s where Sparks Champions come in. Spark Champions are adults who help young people develop the interests, skills, commitments or qualities that give their lives purpose and meaning. Spark Champions are the key to true thriving: Research shows the big benefits of identifying […]

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Post Taken from The National Institute on Drug Abuse 2019 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®: Tuesday, January 22nd through Sunday, January 27th National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is a health observance week for teens that aims to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drug and alcohol use. . What is National Drug and Alcohol […]

During Spring Break Vacation Station is Going Global…

Each day, participants will learn about a different country in this virtual trip around the world featuring fun, hands-on activities! Your kids will experience other cultures by: Learning the history and customs of the country – if you were a tourist you might see… Working on a related craft or activity Center time and organized play stations Outdoor play […]

Vacation Station is Going Global in 2019

Parents of Students in Grades K-5th Grades: Vacation Station is open for registration and you are not going to want to miss out on all the fun this year!!! We have all of the key dates covered from 8am-5pm that the kids are out of school and we can’t wait to help your kid discover […]