Club Progression
Little Stars (Pre-Kindergarten)
The Little Stars level is designed for children in pre-kindergarten, generally ages three to five. The curriculum can be used in traditional small-group settings or adapted for child care or Community Family Club. The program serves as an introduction to Camp Fire and is designed to excite and educate children on a wide range of topics. The Little Stars program helps build confidence in children and activities reflect the developmental needs and interests of Pre-K children. When children complete a meeting plan, they will receive a sticker from the corresponding project to place on their Little Stars recognition chart.
Starflight (Grade k-2)
The Starflight level is designed for children in kindergarten through second grades. Youth learn responsibility, decision-making and other valuable skills through a variety of projects centered on five trails. Youth participate in projects focusing on family, nature and the outdoors, safety, science, health, community service, art, music and drama. They learn while working together and having fun. All projects are designed to fit the abilities and interests of this age level. Recognition is an important component of the Starflight program, and youth receive emblems or certificates after completing a project.
Adventure (Grade 3-5)
The Adventure level is designed for youth in third, fourth and fifth grades. Youth complete a variety of activities centered on five trails. Each trail has many exciting activities and topics. Adventure members can choose activities to do with their groups, families or by themselves. Activities are progressive in nature and require the youth to sharpen living skills, make choices and plan activities.
Adventure members learn to work and play together and develop planning and decision-making skills, as well as skills related to their individual interests. Recognition in the form of beads, emblems and certificates is given after a project or activity is completed, which helps build self-esteem and pride.
By grade 4, Adventure members also begin Outdoor Progression which is an incredible opportunity for youth to learn outdoor skills and develop an appreciation for the outdoors.
Discovery (Grade 6-8)
Youth in sixth, seventh and eighth grades may participate in the Discovery program. In Discovery, Camp Fire youth explore their roles as members of families, schools, churches, neighborhoods, teams or other groups. In “Discover Yourself,” youth explore who they are and who they want to be; they plan for the present and prepare for the future. In “Discover Community,” youth have opportunities to learn how communities work and how, as individuals, they can affect change in their communities. Discovery youth also have opportunities to learn about and appreciate the outdoors through Camp Fire’s Outdoor Progression curriculum. “Torch Bearer” projects also provide youth opportunities to explore areas of interest specific to them or their clubs.
Horizon (Grade 9-12)
The Horizon program is designed for youth in high school. The Camp Fire Horizon program is different for each member. At this level, teens are encouraged to participate in the activities as individual members or with their club members. In the Horizon program, teens are given the opportunity to create and build their own horizons, or futures. “Highlight” activities are designed to examine ideas, values, morals and experiences. Four “Reflection” projects provide focus for teens on self, choices and decisions, future goals and planning, and self-reliance skills. Horizon youth also have opportunities to learn about and appreciate the outdoors through Camp Fire’s Outdoor Progression curriculum, and teens typically begin working toward the WoHeLo Award in Horizon.