Club Details

How does the club program work?
Youth move progressively through Camp Fire’s club according to their grade levels. The club program, which youth may join at any age, offers a mix of fun activities, service projects, events and experiences to help develop planning skills, decision-making skills, and skills related to participants’ individual interests. Clubs are very flexible and can be tailored to fit the interests of each group! Clubs register with the Council and pay an annual membership fee.

What will my child do in club meetings?
Camp Fire’s club program has five trails which youth do various programs from. These trails help
to form positive healthy values, attitudes and skills. Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Camping,
Outdoor skills, leadership development, songs, games, giving service to others, cooking, dramatic
play and field trips.
Youth help decide which trails they would like to follow in their club and earn emblems and beads upon completion of trail activities. They also learn the value of ceremony and recognition as a way of reflecting upon their accomplishments.

Where and when do clubs meet?
Each club is different. They meet on a regular basis, arranged to fit the schedules of it’s members and leaders. Meetings may be held at a school, a leader’s home or in other community locations. Clubs may meet weekly, biweekly or using another format. Some may be mixed ages and some may be family clubs.

How large are the clubs?
The average club size is 6-10 youth. There must be 2 adults present at all meetings, for risk management and safety purposes.

Leaders and Advisors
All Clubs have a minimum of 2 club leaders 21 years of age or older. These individuals participate in Camp Fire training both online and in person. All adults are screened and background checks are conducted annually to ensure that the children are safe and that all adults understand the risk management procedures. Training includes program, safety, club management, behavioral management, marketing, and much more. Leaders and Advisors are recruited from the community and may be parents, teachers, community members. All applicants must be approved by the council prior to assuming their leadership roles.