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How We Communicate: Why Hearing “You’re Incredible” Still Matters

There was a time when the phone ringing meant someone wanted to hear your voice. Conversations unfolded in real time. You could hear pauses, laughter, and hesitation. The tone of someone’s voice could carry as much meaning as the words… 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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5 Reasons to Pick.Click.Give Camp Fire Alaska

A new year means a new chance to make a difference with your Permanent Fund Dividend. Since 2009, Alaskans have contributed over $75,000 from their annual PFD to support Camp Fire Alaska’s mission to provide every child the opportunity to… Read More >

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Champions for Children Breakfast 2025 Recap

The 22nd annual Champions for Children Breakfast brought together hundreds of community members to celebrate the power of our programs.   Where Kids Find Their Spark At Camp K, “I become more me,” Caidyn Declouette shared at our 22nd Annual… Read More >

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Absolutely Incredible Kid Day 2025

Kids are our future — the most precious resource we have! Daily, youth do amazing things. For example, their unique approach to problem solving leverages imagination and curiosity, leading them to discover insightful — and often overlooked — solutions. At… Read More >

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Best of Alaska: Camp Fire Wins Big

Camp Fire Alaska - Graphic | Best of Alaska - Camp Fire Wins Big

  This year, Camp Fire won big at the Anchorage Daily News Best of Alaska contest. This ranked competition has Alaskans vote for their favorite local businesses. Thanks to your votes,  Camp Fire won in two categories – Platinum for… Read More >

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Champions for Children Breakfast 2024 Recap

21st Annual Champions for Children Breakfast Recap blog post graphic with Camp Fire Alaska's logo.

Camp Fire Alaska hosted our 21st Annual Champions for Children Breakfast November 7, 2024, bringing together hundreds of community members. We are reflecting on key takeaways – like the event’s purpose and goal, and our organization’s values – in this… 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)