Mar 23, 2010
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To see photos of recent activites please go to "About Us" - photos or "Programs & Camp" - Public Events!
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Feb 15, 2010
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Come Join Us at our 100 Year Celebration on July 31st!
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Clubs
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SMALL GROUP PROGRAMS
Camp Fire USA Small Group Programs are nationwide and for boys and girls. Small Group Programs usually meet each week for an hour and are led by two or more adult volunteers. Meetings are held after school, in the evenings or on weekends. Boys and girls learn to work together and progress through program levels according to their grade in school. They get invovled in service projects which help them become responsible citizens concerned about their communities and society. Programs teach resonsibility, decision-making, and other valuable skills through a variety of projects centered around five subject trails.
Camp Fire USA Small Group Programs are nationwide and for boys and girls. Small Group Programs usually meet each week for an hour and are led by two or more adult volunteers. Meetings are held after school, in the evenings or on weekends. Boys and girls learn to work together and progress through program levels according to their grade in school. They get invovled in service projects which help them become responsible citizens concerned about their communities and society. Programs teach resonsibility, decision-making, and other valuable skills through a variety of projects centered around five subject trails.
Starflight Trails
TRAIL TO KNOWING ME
Children develop a positive sense of self.
Express feelings and emotions in a positive way. Accept responsibility for one's actions. Express personal needs.
TRAIL TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
Children are aware of the community outside of their families.
Children are aware that each person is part of a larger group. Understand their abilities to help others.
TRAIL TO CREATIVITY
Children develop personal expression skills
Demonstrate artistic skills in the mediums of visual and/or performing arts.
TRAIL TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Children have an increased appreaction and understanding of nature
Children respect and care for the natural world. Learn about and use natural resources wiesely.
TRAIL TO THE FUTURE
Children acquire basic learning skills. Develop an enjoyment of learning. Follow verbal directions. Communicate their thoughts and feelings.
TRAIL TO KNOWING ME
Children develop a positive sense of self.
Express feelings and emotions in a positive way. Accept responsibility for one's actions. Express personal needs.
TRAIL TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
Children are aware of the community outside of their families.
Children are aware that each person is part of a larger group. Understand their abilities to help others.
TRAIL TO CREATIVITY
Children develop personal expression skills
Demonstrate artistic skills in the mediums of visual and/or performing arts.
TRAIL TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Children have an increased appreaction and understanding of nature
Children respect and care for the natural world. Learn about and use natural resources wiesely.
TRAIL TO THE FUTURE
Children acquire basic learning skills. Develop an enjoyment of learning. Follow verbal directions. Communicate their thoughts and feelings.
Example of Typical Meeting
OPENING: The group will have a flag and recite the "Pledge of Allegiance."
ACTIVITY OR PROJECT: Activities will include whole group games or discussions as well as individual projects.
SNACK: Children will have a snack and drink that is provided by their parents or a member of the group.
GROUP DISCUSSION: The group will discuss some important ideas that they learned during the meeting.
CLOSING: The group will sing a goodbye song or play a game.
OPENING: The group will have a flag and recite the "Pledge of Allegiance."
ACTIVITY OR PROJECT: Activities will include whole group games or discussions as well as individual projects.
SNACK: Children will have a snack and drink that is provided by their parents or a member of the group.
GROUP DISCUSSION: The group will discuss some important ideas that they learned during the meeting.
CLOSING: The group will sing a goodbye song or play a game.
Camp Fire Levels
Starflight level - Grades K - 2
Adventure level - Grades 3 - 5
Discovery level - Grades 6 - 8
Horizon level - Grades 9 - 12
Starflight level - Grades K - 2
Adventure level - Grades 3 - 5
Discovery level - Grades 6 - 8
Horizon level - Grades 9 - 12