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Alumni Spotlight: Emmerson Blotzplay_arrow

“My goal in my work is to always help spark wonder and ignite people’s passions the way Camp Fire did for me.”

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Discovering Nature: Youth Storytelling Contestplay_arrow

Art, poetry, and essays from Camp Fire youth!

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2022 Annual Reportplay_arrow

2022 was full of building community connections, lifting up young voices, and innovating our programs and property. Enjoy highlights and numbers from the year!

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Celebrating the Joy of Nature Educationplay_arrow

As we celebrate another successful school year of welcoming young people into nature, hear from youth and partners on their experiences.

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Meet Camp Fire’s Newest Board & Foundation Membersplay_arrow

Meet ten new members who joined in 2022!

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2021 Annual Reportplay_arrow

A year in review: highlights, stories, and numbers from 2021

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Inclusion at Camp Fire: Q&A with Kori and Marieplay_arrow

Learn more about Camp Fire Minnesota’s new Board of Directors Chair and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Meet Camp Fire’s newest board membersplay_arrow

Please welcome Martha, Lalo, Tammy, Scott, and Angie!

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Lesson spotlight: Animal Adaptationsplay_arrow

Through Animal Adaptations & Populations, youth become wildlife detectives.

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Lesson spotlight: Intro to Geologyplay_arrow

Taking soil samples is one way our environmental education programs encourage youth to discover more about geology.

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Meet Laloplay_arrow

“Tanadoona allowed me to be myself.”

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Developing strong leaders year-roundplay_arrow

Youth are encouraged to explore their leadership styles spring, summer, winter, & fall at Tanadoona!

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Q&A with Koriplay_arrow

Get to know Kori Redepenning, Camp Fire Minnesota’s new President & CEO!

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Culinary Creations: cooking up fun at campplay_arrow

With the addition of a brand new teaching kitchen, youth can see some of their food’s journey from beginning to end.

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Top four (of endless) reasons to work at summer campplay_arrow

Spend your summer having a blast and making a difference!

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Meet Camp Fire Minnesota’s new President & CEO!play_arrow

Please welcome Kori Redepenning, Camp Fire Minnesota’s new President & CEO!

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5 Benefits of Summer Campplay_arrow

Youth find their spark through the magic of summer camp.

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Say you will to a Camp Fire weddingplay_arrow

Tanadoona offers the scenic beauty of a North Woods wedding, without having to travel miles from home.

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Sparking change through new partnershipsplay_arrow

Camp Fire’s new partnership with Ramsey County 4-H and The Sanneh Foundation ensures bright futures for youth.

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Say hello to our new 2021 board membersplay_arrow

The Camp Fire Board of Directors has five new faces going into 2021. 

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Camp Fire Minnesota begins search for new President & CEOplay_arrow

With much gratitude for Marnie Wells’ nearly 16 years of leadership, 2021 brings bright futures for Camp Fire youth with a new perspective. 

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Welcoming Winter with Camp Fire Supportersplay_arrow

Gathering ’round the (virtual) campfire with our supporters.

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5 Things We Can Learn from Our Teen Outdoor Leadersplay_arrow

Important life lessons from Camp Fire’s youth.

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Supporter Feature: Land O’Lakes, Inc.play_arrow

Camp Fire’s relationship with Land O’Lakes, Inc. runs deep.

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Meet the Naturalistsplay_arrow

Caroline, Chris, Kelly, and Sam share their nature notes and tips.

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2019 Annual Reportplay_arrow

Highlights, stories, and more from 2019.

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Black Lives Matter – Now and Alwaysplay_arrow

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Water Filtrationplay_arrow

Learn about water pollution and filtration in this lesson from one of our Naturalists.

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Writing PoeTreeplay_arrow

Foster a connection to trees and flex your creative muscle in this lesson from one of our Naturalists.

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Books about Natureplay_arrow

Nature-based books – recommended by Camp Fire staff – to keep you entertained while staying indoors.

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Meet Andreaplay_arrow

“Camp Fire is a safe and open place for kids to be kids and to experience nature,” says Andrea Koller, who volunteers for Camp Fire Minnesota.

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Meet Taliaplay_arrow

She grew as a leader through Camp Fire.

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Books about Natureplay_arrow

Recommended by Camp Fire Minnesota staff.

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Meet Mike Nelsonplay_arrow

He supports Camp Fire through marshmallows.

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They Met at Campplay_arrow

Camp is a place where someone found their best friend or connected with someone they might never have met otherwise. Just ask Dave and Sandy Kvamme.

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A Family Matterplay_arrow

Meet Dezzie, Trianna, and Luchianna. Each share a unique connection to Camp Fire.

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