Campfire USA Central Ohio Council Kids Clubs
Central Ohio Campfire Council Camp Wyandot Information
Campfire USA Wooly Worm Kids of Character

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Calendar
Last day of Camp Fire Kids
8/8/2008

 Alumni Weekend
8/16/2008

 Work Weekend
8/30/2008

 Mom and Me Camping Weekend
9/13/2008

 Club Camping
9/27/2008

Partnerships with Community Groups

Our council's goal is to bring 10,000 kids into the woods at Camp Wyandot by 2010.
We have such a precious resource in our camp, and our mission requires us to reach out to the Central Ohio community so that more residents can
touch nature and be touched by it.

New research shows children's behavior, emotional disorders and even their vision can be improved by spending time in a natural environment,
rather than in front of a television or computer screen or other artificial setting.

The grandeur and beauty of our camp, coupled with our caring, trained
staff, have always made a deep impression in the lives of Camp Fire
members. But we don't want to keep it to ourselves.

We want to work with you!

Schools, churches, social service agencies, youth development groups,
corporations, and public entities, give us a call! If you simply need a calming, rustic space for a retreat and don't need support staff, we can
accommodate you. If you need instructors, leaders, cooks and maintenance
staff, we want to work with you, too!

We know the power of partnership, and already work successfully with
such groups as MetroParks, Franklin County Children and Family Services
and Deaf Services Center. Please call the Camp Fire office for rates and information at (614) 481-8227 or email us!

For information on Camp Fire's Wooly Worm Kids of Character program
which teams Camp Fire volunteers and area schools to promote tolerance and appreciation of diversity, click here!




 


  MISSION STATEMENT

Camp Fire USA's mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders.


Camp Fire USA's core values:

Camp Fire USA adheres to 12 core values that guide the development of programs and the organization as a whole:
  • 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 coeducation, 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, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.
  • We respect and celebrate nature.
  • 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 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.