Growing up is hard — for children of a military family, it can be even harder. In recognition of this, Camp Fire Alaska and the National Military Family Association continued our partnership for Operation Purple Camp 2024 at Camp… Read More >

  Last Friday was Go Blue Day, a celebration taking place on the first Friday of every April. Annually, thousands of Alaskans celebrate Go Blue Day by wearing blue. The event aims to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month,… Read More >

  We hope you had a happy Absolutely Incredible Kid Day! This year, Camp Fire Alaska staff gave students personalized letters sharing encouraging messages and positive affirmations. Adults were also encouraged to fill out their own 2024 AIKD Letterheads to… Read More >

This family-friendly event kicks off Friday night with the option for volunteers to stay overnight at camp the night before the Work Day and have a mini camp experience! If this sounds like something you would be interested in please… Read More >

  This week, children attending Camp Fire Alaska’s Spring Break Camp got the opportunity to see snakes up close — and even hold them! The event encouraged children to engage with animals that are not always seen as likeable, broadening… Read More >

How frequently do we show appreciation for the youth in our lives? Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is Camp Fire’s national holiday. Taking place every third Thursday in March since 1997, millions of adults share with the kids in their lives… Read More >

Equality, equity – justice. Those three words were the driving force of this year’s Bettye Davis African American Summit. The summit is an event helping to further the legacy of Bettye Davis, Alaska’s first African American senator and a champion for… Read More >