CAMP FIRE - Patuxent Area Council

As the end of the year approaches, we hope that all of you will make a donation to Camp Fire Programs.  

Here is what kids say about Camp Fire

• "if it wasn't for Camp Fire I would not have gotten to learn about camping and cooking."  12 year old girl
• "Camp Fire is fun.  I do not have to stay in my apartment until my mom comes home.  I can play soccer, eat fried rice, and be outside."  10 year old boy on cooking day.
• "If it were not for Camp Fire, my children would not have had the opportunity to go to camp and have learning opportunities.  The Camp Fire staff is there for me too--on rough days they listen to me and help me figure it all out."
• "Last Christmas I was very lonely and sad.  THEN  there angels from Camp Fire came to our apartments and brought cookies, stockings, and coffee.  The teens just lifted my spirits and even now when they come visit--I feel so happy."  Senior attending an Intergenerational Program

017-Summer is here and the demand for our programs has grown. We Launched a program for getting youth into the woods and are doing our first week.  It has been spectacular to watch kids who have never been in the out of doors excel, relax and let go of the troubles of homelessness, poverty, and the rat race of the city.  We have special needs youth and Typically developing youth in all working to gether inpartnership.  These young people come together, support each other and learn about each others strengths and weakness.  There is a wonderful world of acceptance that is build on knowing each other and feeling valued. 

• Our high school youth are fully engaged in service having provided service to children, the disabled, and the elderly.  They have protected the enviornment through service to the out of doors, helped animals at an animal shelter and explored career opportunities.
• Club program youth continue to work toward achieving their Camp Fire Ranks.  They have participated in a variety of community and club activities that help them build assets. 
• Camp Kids are prepariing for summer camp and excited to be coming to new places.
• We held our  URBAN HIKE in Baltimore engaging youth and families in outdoor learning experiences and fun.  Youth planned and assisted with the event and were able to demonstrate leadership.
• Our partnership with Loyola in Charles County has opened opportunities for youth in the community.

Kids tell us that Camp Fire makes a difference to them. It has helped them feel accepted, learn new things, have opportunities for leadership, and so much more. In their words----

• thank you for letting me be part of Camp Fire--- My favorite things about Camp Fire are:  Making new friends, making cool things, learning things I did not know, and helping my friends. thanks so much for letting me have this experience.  I hope to be part of this club next year.  Terene
• Thank you for letting me come to Camp Fire EBB.  My favorite thing about Camp fire is learning things that we have never done before.  It is also a way for me to releve stress from school. it helps me make new friends and be more social.  Tung.

Please take time to consider making a donation to Camp Fire to help us continue our important work with youth.  You are key to our sucess especailly now as we prepare for our summer programs. Many youth need scholarships to attend.  Your donation will ensure that they are able to participate. 

WoHeLo-- Thank You.