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Which Camp is Right for You: Summer Camps 101

Three camps in five locations offer something for every young Alaskan. Where will you go this summer? Summer in Alaska may be fleeting, but the days are long and Camp Fire makes the most of each one. With more than… Read More >

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Self-Portraits of Absolutely Incredible Kids

Growing up is hard. But there’s something simple you can do to make it better: tell young people why they matter. March 19th is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®, a national annual holiday, founded by Camp Fire in 1997, dedicated to… Read More >

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Honoring the Legacy of Bettye Davis

  Bettye Davis was many things to Alaska. She was a social worker, a school board member, and a state legislator—the first African American woman elected to both the Alaska State House and the Alaska State Senate—and a lifelong champion… Read More >

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Sending Love to the Pioneer Home

  Camp Fire’s afterschool youth were so excited to create Valentine’s Day messages for the Anchorage Pioneer Home. We hope their creativity brings a smile to the residents…and to you! Scroll down for a look at some of the lovely… Read More >

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Staff Spotlight 2026

Camp Fire Alaska’s Staff Spotlight 2026 recognizes employees who demonstrate alignment with our mission, key values, and ideals. Meghan Boltz | School Age Program Director February 6, 2026 Meet School Age Program Director Meghan Boltz, a standout staff member who’s… Read More >

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Learning to Float: Camp Fire Partners with APU to Teach Water Safety

Free swimming lessons at Alaska Pacific University help our afterschool kids learn confidence and safety in the water.  “I was medium‑brave,” a kindergartner modestly reflects after her swimming lesson. She had just learned to float on her back, a milestone… Read More >

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2025 Rewind – Our Favorite Moments of the Year

Camp Fire Alaska’s year was packed with joy, laughter, and celebration. Jump into our 2025 Rewind to relive some of our favorite moments of 2025.

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The Camp Fire Alaska main office operates on the ancestral land of the Dena’ina people. Camp Fire Alaska runs programing on the lands of the Athabascan, Yup’ik, Chup’ik, Sougpiaq, and Inupiaq peoples. We value and thank them for their current and historic commitment to and protection of this land. We pledge to assist, in partnership, in the environmental stewardship of these lands. We strive to learn more about the history of the Native peoples of Alaska and the historic trauma they have suffered. We commit to being an active ally through activities, actions, and organizational decisions and practices. We understand that this is a dynamic process through which our Land Acknowledgement practices, and statement will evolve as we receive feedback from tribal partners and acquire a deeper understanding of and from the Native peoples of Alaska..  (v2)