Camp Fire First Texas Youth Programs
Camp Fire First Texas / Camp Fire Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
About
Camp Fire First Texas Youth Programs offers overnight summer camp, nature day camp, grief camp, outdoor education field trips, family camping weekends, camp rentals and retreats, afterschool programs featuring STEAM based curriculum, summer and school break day camps, and the Teens in Action leadership program. Programs take place at Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro.
• Schedule: Program options include overnight summer camp, day camps during summer and school breaks, outdoor education field trips, afterschool programs, and family camping weekends.
Camp Fire First Texas has been an inclusive, innovative leader in youth development since 1914. Its mission states that every Camp Fire experience uses a research-based and measurable framework for thriving and that the organization provides opportunities for youth to grow and succeed in life. According to the mission statement, children and youth in Camp Fire find a safe, fun and inclusive place where they form lasting relationships, develop a sense of belonging and make positive contributions to the lives of their families and their community. The mission also describes Camp Fire experiences as playful, inclusive, affordable, and powerful out-of-class experiences that connect young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves, and that provide youth and educators with a space where they feel like they truly belong. Camp Fire’s programs include camping, licensed afterschool enrichment, teen services, environmental education, school readiness, and professional development for early educators, and the mission states that these programs enable people to develop essential skills that have long-term benefits and make a positive social impact in the world.
Camp Fire First Texas has been an inclusive, innovative leader in youth development since 1914. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. Funding is provided through grants and contributions from foundations, as well as individuals and corporations. The leadership team for youth programs includes Melanie Marshall, Vice President of Youth Development, and Jenny Wester, Chief Program Officer.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
• Schedule: Program options include overnight summer camp, day camps during summer and school breaks, outdoor education field trips, afterschool programs, and family camping weekends.
Camp Fire First Texas has been an inclusive, innovative leader in youth development since 1914. Its mission states that every Camp Fire experience uses a research-based and measurable framework for thriving and that the organization provides opportunities for youth to grow and succeed in life. According to the mission statement, children and youth in Camp Fire find a safe, fun and inclusive place where they form lasting relationships, develop a sense of belonging and make positive contributions to the lives of their families and their community. The mission also describes Camp Fire experiences as playful, inclusive, affordable, and powerful out-of-class experiences that connect young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves, and that provide youth and educators with a space where they feel like they truly belong. Camp Fire’s programs include camping, licensed afterschool enrichment, teen services, environmental education, school readiness, and professional development for early educators, and the mission states that these programs enable people to develop essential skills that have long-term benefits and make a positive social impact in the world.
Camp Fire First Texas has been an inclusive, innovative leader in youth development since 1914. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. Funding is provided through grants and contributions from foundations, as well as individuals and corporations. The leadership team for youth programs includes Melanie Marshall, Vice President of Youth Development, and Jenny Wester, Chief Program Officer.
Last updated July 22, 2026.
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