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A Fantastic Fall Event...
And Heartfelt Kudos to All Who Helped!
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What an incredible turnout we had for Camp Fire Central Oregon's 2nd Annual Autumn Family Faire!
The weather was a perfect backdrop to this truly homegrown event, which attracted not just people in Bend but at least as far as Portland, who appreciated the games, crafts, activities and raffle, plus the many volunteers, staff and community partners who helped make it possible!
Speaking of raffles, we want to thank all our ticket buyers and winners, and, of course, we so appreciate our generous prize donors:
Bend Parks and Rec • Bend Rock Gym • Blockbuster • Bronwen Jewelry • High Desert Museum • Leaping Lizards •
Old Mill District • Star Cycle • Suzanne Landry (Chef) • The Bend Store • Tula Movement Art • Ponderosa Players • Ida's Cupcakes • Camp Fire • Mountain Supply • Suttle Lodge
We're giving BIG Camp Fire "high fives" to all the teens and volunteers who donated their time, Sparrow Bakery and Pizza Mondo for feeding our volunteers, Bouncing off the Walls for jumpy castle fun, and Kona Ice for snow cones and Sopa Tacos for tacos! (If we missed someone, please know you ARE appreciated!) The faire turned out to be a true community spectacular!
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March in the Parade With Us!
Help us pass out thank-you cards to
U.S. Veterans—a Camp Fire tradition!
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Who's Invited: All Camp Fire youth and anyone else who loves Camp Fire!
When: Sat., Nov. 11, 10:15a.m.-12p.m.. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and roads will be closed off so please arrive promptly, no later than 10:15 a.m.!
Drop-off/Pick-up: Outside Dump City Dumplings, 1244 NW Galveston Ave. Look for "Sparky" the van!
What to Bring/Wear: Red, white and blue! Water bottles are encouraged as well as Camp Fire t-shirts, gear and warm clothes!
Please register here!
(If you decide to join last minute, that's ok, too!)
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November
'No-School Day' Camps,
Taking Place in Bend & Redmond
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Turn those school-days off into a day of incredible "NSDC" fun with Camp Fire! These camps will be offered in both Bend and Redmond, where we'll spend action-packed days doing all kinds of games, activities, and quality enrichment. Weather permitting, we'll get outside for a break, of course!
Bend No-School Day Themed Camps, Grades K5 thru 5th
November 10 — Thank You for Your Service
- Learn about what it means to give service and have fun through a service learning project related to veterans.
November 20-22 — Footsteps through the Past
- Step into Central Oregon’s past as we discover history through hands-on activities and thrilling adventures. A time-traveling voyage to treasure forever!
- Register for one, two, or three days.
Explore both of these NSDC offerings here!
Redmond 'Aspiring Engineers,' a STEM-Focused No-School Day Camp, Grades 2-5
November 20-22 — Balloons Over Broadway
- Aspiring Engineers will design their own Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon, then create a device to keep it floating in the air. Each day is a different step of the engineering process.
- Sign up for one, two, or all three days.
Learn more About Aspiring Engineers here!
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A Season of Service:
New, Nonstop Opportunities for
Teen Service & Outreach !
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Teen Connects is thrilled to announce it will have weekly leadership and service events running November 20-December 29. Called "A Season of Service," these events will offer teens in Grades 6-12 the opportunity to engage in service and outreach while broadening their understanding about what it means to make a difference in our region.
Teens Needed THIS Friday!
Taking Place Nov. 10, 4-7 p.m.
Bethlehem Inn, Cook & Serve Dinner
(Entire families can sign up, too!)
Sign Get details, sign up here!
(Want your family to volunteer Friday with your teen?
Ask us how: zafiro@campfireco.org!)
As Zafiro Larsen, our teen program manager, says, "The holiday season tends to revolve around receiving gifts, but we believe that joy lies in the gift of service to the community. It's always important to create connections whether it's across nations or across the street. There is always someone who is in need of connection."
An oft-forgotten trait of a strong leader is the ability to lead through service. Leaders who prioritize and are in touch with the needs of a community gain wisdom to lead with clarity. How best for our young leaders-to-be to begin practicing this skill than serving Bend and the surrounding communities? Join us for these upcoming events!
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Central Oregon Health Council 'Amplifies Impact' of Current Grants,
Thanks to $200K in Matching Funds!
In Fall 2023, Camp Fire Central Oregon learned the incredible news that Central Oregon Health Council has awarded our organization $2o0,000 in grant funds, specifically designed to match several other grants Camp Fire recently received. The funds are intended to amplify the impact of those grants' goals and strategies, boosting the odds of achieving youth program objectives and initiatives.
These funds will support broader access to school-year and summer out-of-school learning through financial assistance, increased staff, expanded free and low cost STEM and teen programs, and new equity initiatives. Funds will also support our continuous efforts to implement new curriculum and improve the quality of all of our programs.
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Is your child experiencing a physical or behavioral health condition that might improve with the experience of camp?
Any member enrolled in a PacificSource Community Solutions Coordinated Care Organization plan is eligible for flexible services. If enrolled and with your health care provider's help, your child may be eligible for Flex Funds, covering camp registration fees.
But don't delay! The recommendation is to begin the approval process with your provider two to three months in advance of camp registration, which, for Camp Fire Central Oregon takes place in early to mid-winter 2024. If you feel this opportunity may benefit you, make sure to book your appointment with your provider ASAP!
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Our November Blog:
"Equity in Action"
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Thank You
Amazing
Sponsors!
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Three Cheers for Over the River and Through the Woods Foundation! The foundation recently gifted Camp Fire Central Oregon with a generous $5,000 donation, facilitated through the Oregon Community Foundation. |
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BottleDrop® Holiday Give Takes Place Nov. 15-Dec. 2.
Help raise money for Camp Fire using a Blue Bag instead of your Green Bags! How?
1) Pick up a Blue Bag (with Camp Fire's label) at our afterschool programs or email us for a bag.
2) Fill your Blue Bag with redeemables, then drop it at any BottleDrop location. Camp Fire will receive a portion of profits earned!
Hot Tip: You can donate any funds earned year-round on BottleDrop receipts to Camp Fire, too!
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Kia Lo
Afterschool Program Coordinator
(She, her, hers)
We're so excited to announce the hiring of Kia Lo, who is serving as our new Afterschool Program Coordinator. Kia is already bringing amazing talents and skills to this position, which supports our programs at Amity Creek and Bend International School. To learn more about this amazing new addition to the Camp Fire crew, click here!
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Joey Hamilton
Marketing & Development Director
(He, him, his)
Camp Fire has a brand new position and, excitingly, a new hire to fill it—Joey Hamilton, serving as our new Marketing & Development Director. Joey will oversee current marketing and outreach staff members while pursuing strategic goals around communicating our impact and fundraising for major projects. Learn more about Joey and his background here!
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