Camp Fire is one of the nation's leading youth development organizations. It is an inclusive organization that welcomes all youth regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or physical ability. Nationally Camp Fire serves thousands of youth in hundreds of communities through its 75 councils across the nation.
#1 FAQ: WAS YOUR ORGANIZATION ONCE CALLED "CAMP FIRE GIRLS?"
Yes, Camp Fire was founded in 1910 as an organization for girls and young women. At that time, few organizations for girls existed. But as society's values changed, Camp Fire realized there were many benefits to making the organization even more inclusive. The organization became officially coeducational in 1975. Today, Camp Fire brings boys and girls together through one organization, where they learn to play together, work together, and appreciate their similarities and differences in positive ways. They understand that people from either gender can be their teachers, coworkers, supervisors, confidantes, coaches, and friends. For families, Camp Fire's coed programs allow parents to consolidate schedules for both their daughters and their sons. Our current membership is almost equally divided between boys and girls. While we appreciate and honor our past, as culture has evolved, so has Camp Fire.
