Camp Fire Central Oregon Youth Programs

Camp Fire Central Oregon Youth Programs includes SummerKids, Teen Service & Leadership, Tumalo Day Camp, Summer STEAM & Robotics, Camp Fire Afterschool, No School Day Camps, Ecology Engineers, Robotics, Teen Connects, Babysitter Training, and Bend Special Events. Activities named in the program facts include LEGO® Robotics, Science + Sparkles, Ecology Engineers, service challenges, Junior Counselor and CIT programs, outdoor learning, coding, motors and sensors work, and babysitting skills training.

Programs

• SummerKids — Grades 1-12 · Designed for working families; epic weekly themes, great indoor/outdoor spaces, and leadership programs for 7th-9th graders. High schoolers can be Junior Counselors.
• Teen Service & Leadership — Grades 7-12 · From week-long Service Challenges to Junior Counselor and CIT programs; focused on leadership skills, community service, and time away from technology.
• Tumalo Day Camp — Grades PreK-12 · A group outdoor learning camp in Tumalo State Park; includes Counselor in Training opportunities for 8th-12th graders.
• Summer STEAM & Robotics — Grades 1-6 · STEAM and robotics camps with activities such as Science + Sparkles, LEGO® Robotics, and Ecology Engineers.
• Camp Fire Afterschool — Grades K-5 · Offered 1 to 5 days a week at Amity Creek Elementary, Bend International School, and Three Rivers School; youth do not need to attend the hosting school.
• No School Day Camps — Grades K-5 · Offered most days when Bend-LaPine School District days are out.
• Ecology Engineers — Grades 4-5 · Multi-day camps during school breaks that combine robotics and engineering with an ecology lens and environmental exploration.
• Robotics — Grades 1-6 · Homeschool robotics program using LEGO® Education software to learn coding and how motors and sensors work.
• Ecology Engineers — Grades 3-6 · Homeschool weekly, outdoor field trips focused on engineering through an ecology lens.
• Teen Connects — Ages 12-17 · COMING SOON.
• Babysitter Training — Ages 12-17 · A single-day program that teaches babysitting skills and on-the-job confidence.
• Bend Special Events — One-off outdoor programs, Kids Night Out, community events, outreach, and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Camp Fire Central Oregon says it has been helping Central Oregon youth find their sparks for over 100 years and has been an innovative leader in youth development since 1916. The organization’s mission is to connect young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves. It is nationally recognized for excellence and has earned the MESH+ Seal and a “Culture of Safety” award. Programs include outdoor adventures, leadership, service, community events, outreach, and family events, including Valentine’s for Veterans and Absolutely Incredible Kid® Day.

Programs are open to all and the organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical challenges, or sexual orientation. They recommend applying for financial assistance far in advance because funds are limited. Registration policies mention payment, cancellation, refund policy, and waitlists.

What families say

“Even dealing with extreme heat and a pandemic – our kids felt cool, safe, and had a great experience!” — Tumalo Day Camp Parent

Last updated September 10, 2026.