Camp Fire Columbia partners with schools and families to strengthen student achievement and extend the learning day, helping youth of all ages achieve their goals throughout the school year and summer months. During our school-year programs, Camp Fire keeps over 1,400 students learning in a safe, challenging environment in our before-school, after-school, and in-school programs…

From its founding, Camp Fire has walked the talk of youth leadership. We were among the first organizations in the country to allow young people to serve on our board of directors, and continue that legacy of youth leadership today. Camp Fire Columbia doesn’t just serve young people—we learn from them. Youth play a critical…

Camp Fire Columbia believes that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark. It is Camp Fire’s intention to contribute to the achievement of all youth while narrowing the gaps between white students and students of color. Our goal is to address the racial predictability of youth achievement academically, socially, and…

Accounting Manager – Camp Fire Columbia Main Office Overnight Camp Senior Units Manager – Camp Namanu Overnight Camp Program Manager – Camp Namanu Overnight Camp Junior Units Manager – Camp Namanu Overnight Camp Program Specialist – Archery – Camp Namanu Overnight Camp Program Specialist – Arts & Crafts – Camp Namanu Overnight Camp Program Specialist…

THE 21ST CENTURY CAMP FIRE Camp Fire launched in 1910, the same year as the first talking motion picture. Much like today’s films, the 21st Century Camp Fire is a whole different animal than it was 100 years ago—or even 20 years ago! Just as films have adapted to emerging technology, Camp Fire has evolved…

We carry the following values with us as we provide high quality programming to a diverse population of youth. We are inclusive We honor and protect the natural world We share power with young people We prioritize relationships We are responsive learners We take action We pursue impact

Meet our amazing staff! Camp Fire Columbia is comprised of three main programs:  Camp Namanu Summer camp; serving ages 6-17 Before and After School Programs; serving at various elementary schools throughout the Portland, McMinnville, and West Linn/Wilsonville Districts Teens Programs; serving individual teens in Middle and High Schools in various Portland area locations These programs…