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.

Summer has come to a close, and what a whirlwind summer it was! We’re thrilled to share some highlights in this end-of-summer recap, featuring the incredible experiences our campers had at Summer Adventure Camp, Camp Fireweed, and Camp K!  Meet… Read More >

Where Military Kids Just Get to Be Kids Every summer, the shores of Kenai Lake come alive with the sounds of laughter, splashing paddles, and the kind of cheering that can only happen when you’ve just conquered an obstacle course…… 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 >