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From Yo-Yo to NYO: Inside an Afterschool Program’s Talent Show

A showcase of talents reveals how kids in an afterschool program are discovering who they are and who they hope to become. What do Chinese yo-yo, Olaf from Frozen, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Native Youth Olympics have in common? Each… Read More >

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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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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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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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National Wildlife Refuge System Visits Camp Fire Alaska

National Wildlife Refuge System Visits Camp Fire Alaksa

    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 >

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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)