Out of School Program

Traditional Clubs

Camp Fire’s core program is held throughout the school year, in small clubs that meet weekly. Clubs are volunteer led. Camp Fire Clubs include the entire family, however that might be constituted. These clubs are characterized by intergenerational, inter-familial activities, as well as age-level club projects and activities for children led by trained volunteer adults. Volunteer adults use the standard age-level Camp Fire Club curriculum with participating boys and girls.

Volunteer-Led Clubs

• Funded by participants through fundraisers, dues, etc.
• Facilitators volunteer their time
• Location, time, and day varies
• Supplies, beads, emblems purchased by participants.

Volunteer-led clubs use the Camp Fire curriculum, attend all Council sponsored events, and come together bi-monthly to learn and share from one another, in order to provide high quality programming for youth and to build strong cohesion as part of the Gulf Wind family.

Cost for a youth to participate in 10 months of Camp Fire Club should be less than $100.

The registration form is here.

After-school programs are offered 3–5 days a week during the school year to meet the needs of youth and their families.

Club programs are age-specific and connect youth with caring, trained adults in a small group atmosphere. Clubs meet regularly throughout the year, and youth often remain involved for many years. Club participants choose from a variety of fun and educational activities and projects. Family members are encouraged to participate and support their youth involved in our clubs. Family members become actively engaged and often tell us how much they enjoy connecting with families they would never otherwise meet.