At Camp Fire Minnesota, belonging isn’t just a feeling; it’s a foundation. It’s safety, power, and wholeness. It’s the ability to show up fully as yourself, be valued, and know you matter.  

We hear it in our data: 90% of youth in Camp Fire programs report feeling a strong sense of belonging. That number is powerful, and it made us curious. What does that feeling really look and feel like for the young people and families we welcome?  

Our Belonging Series explores this question through the voices of youth and families in our programs. Through storytelling, we’ll explore how Camp Fire helps create spaces where kids feel safe, confident, and connected – and where belonging truly belongs to them.  

One of our long-time campers and youth leaders describes their experience of belonging at Camp Fire in the first installment of our Stories of Belonging video series. Join us as we look deeper into what makes that sense of belonging possible and how it helps shape brighter futures: 

Read our Inclusion Statement and discover what inclusion looks like at Camp Fire Minnesota here.