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 >

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 >

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.

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 >

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 >

    Thinking About Nearby Wildlife  “What could it mean if we spot moose and wolf tracks in the same area?” asked Helen Strackeljahn of the National Wildlife Refuge System during her visit to Camp Fire Alaska. Briefly, the room… Read More >

  Click here or the image below to view the 2024 Rewind now!     Did you enjoy our Rewind 2024? Check out our other recent blog posts, “Storytelling Through the Camera Lens” and December’s “Staff Spotlight 2024” entry! In… Read More >