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Tyson Center Youth

Greeting a group of 45 kids at 7:00am is not everyone’s cup of tea, but Cisco Mercado started his day that way for eight years, as program staff and eventually site director at our Community Center Program at Tyson Elementary… Read More >

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Back to School Care Package

  Our staff want to wish you the very best school year! Click here to see their video message! These past few months have been challenging. We hope that you are all safe and healthy. We have been thinking about… Read More >

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2020 Fall Program!

Quick Facts about Fall Program: Quarter 1 Registration is weekly Cohorts will be kept together to maintain health and safety standards First quarter programs run from August 24-October 15 Operating Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm; 6:30pm in Eagle… Read More >

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Fall Program Update

August 7, 2020 Dear Camp Fire Families, Today marks the end of summer camps for us, and we are proud to report that we successfully completed a safe, fun summer under the most extraordinary circumstances. We are appreciative of our… Read More >

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Virtual Summer Camp Re-Cap

We wrapped up the final week of our first ever virtual camp program last Wednesday! The 6-week program flew by. Each week, participants moved at their own pace through the activities, which always included a recipe, an art or craft,… Read More >

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Healthy Recipes for Families

Did you know that certain foods can boost your mood while they also help you maintain energy throughout busy days? There are even foods that can help you sleep better at night, like cherries and chamomile tea. During this time… Read More >

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Fall Update: 2020/21 Back to School FAQS

Dear Camp Fire Families, Thank you for your understanding as we all continue to adjust and shift in response to changing health levels in our community as a result of the pandemic. We know many of you are now wondering… Read More >

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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)