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Youth Experiences and Impact Archive

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?

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Self-Portraits of Absolutely Incredible Kids

Young lives are shaped by simple acts of encouragement, love, and kindness. These self‑portraits reveal how kids see themselves.

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

“I was medium‑brave,” a kindergartner modestly reflects after her swimming lesson. She had just learned to float on her back, a milestone for a child who shook like a leaf and cried in the pool on her first day. She… 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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Summer 2025 Recap: Unforgettable Adventures at Camp

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 >

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Operation Purple Camp 2025

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 >

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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)