Absolutely Incredible Kid Day 2024

This is why Camp Fire founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in 1997—to activate adults across the U.S. to write a young person in their lives and tell them what makes them incredible. Encourage, inspire, and uplift a kid in your life—that is the goal of this unique holiday.

Participating in AIKD is a simple, meaningful way to let youth know how much they are appreciated. Words are powerful – young lives are changed by this day and simple act of your encouragement, love, and kindness.

Why is Camp Fire-Gulf Wind sponsoring this event? 

It’s an annual call to action for adults to write letters of love and support to kids, created by Camp Fire, a national youth development organization. Adults sometimes forget to stop and tell a child how important he or she is. Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® is a reminder to do just that. Camp Fire is an expert in adult-to-child communication, and Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® strengthens the important bond between kids and adults. 

What’s SO special about a letter?

A letter is personal, tangible and something a person can hold onto for years to come. Through written words, people can express emotions they may hold back in conversation. And during the often-challenging times of adolescence, children may be more open to reading a letter than having a talk that may “embarrass” them.

What if I don’t know a kid to write to?!

Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc. distributes letters to children who will not receive a letter on Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®. Letters MUST be received in the Camp Fire office no later than March 17, 2025. To donate a letter, please mail to:

Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc.

ATTN: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day

1814 Creighton Road

Pensacola, FL 32504

What is your goal for Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®?

 We want every child to receive a letter, post, tweet and tag (#AIKD) notes of encouragement and inspiration. Just imagine the impact of loving letters or notes in lunch boxes, on cell phones or tucked in backpacks.

Does writing a letter really make a difference?

Children need positive reinforcement in their lives. The right words of encouragement can come at just the time a child needs them most – helping the child make better decisions, build self-esteem, and even be more compassionate and successful.

What can I write in my letter?

For letter writing ideas visit our social media and clink the link below...

There are some examples from past AIKDs...