Make nature more accessible! Use your voice to advocate for our bonding bill at the state.
“The song “Each Camp Fire Lights Anew” is true. As an alum, I treasure many wonderful Camp Fire friends and memories.”
There’s nothing quite like cooking over a crackling campfire!
Learn more about our Strategic Plan for 2024 to 2026!
A beloved landmark gets new life to help welcome more young people into nature.
“My goal in my work is to always help spark wonder and ignite people’s passions the way Camp Fire did for me.”
Art, poetry, and essays from Camp Fire youth!
2022 was full of building community connections, lifting up young voices, and innovating our programs and property. Enjoy highlights and numbers from the year!
As we celebrate another successful school year of welcoming young people into nature, hear from youth and partners on their experiences.
Support several critical projects that will have a significant positive impact on youth.
In celebration of Neurodiversity Week, learn how Camp Fire creates space to welcome all.
Meet ten new members who joined in 2022!
A year in review: highlights, stories, and numbers from 2021
Looking back at our first Nature Immersion Program year.
Learn more about Camp Fire Minnesota’s new Board of Directors Chair and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please welcome Martha, Lalo, Tammy, Scott, and Angie!
From soil testing to plant identification, our environmental education field trips bring young people and nature together.
Through Animal Adaptations & Populations, youth become wildlife detectives.
Taking soil samples is one way our environmental education programs encourage youth to discover more about geology.
“Tanadoona allowed me to be myself.”
Youth are encouraged to explore their leadership styles spring, summer, winter, & fall at Tanadoona!
Get to know Kori Redepenning, Camp Fire Minnesota’s new President & CEO!
With the addition of a brand new teaching kitchen, youth can see some of their food’s journey from beginning to end.
Building positive cycles and helping youth flourish, a few fish and seeds at a time.
Spend your summer having a blast and making a difference!
Please welcome Kori Redepenning, Camp Fire Minnesota’s new President & CEO!
We rounded up a few of our favorite My Nature Connection lessons to help you make every day Earth Day!
Youth find their spark through the magic of summer camp.
Tanadoona offers the scenic beauty of a North Woods wedding, without having to travel miles from home.
Camp Fire’s new partnership with Ramsey County 4-H and The Sanneh Foundation ensures bright futures for youth.
Partnering with schools to bring environmental education to students—in-person and virtually!
The Camp Fire Board of Directors has five new faces going into 2021.
With much gratitude for Marnie Wells’ nearly 16 years of leadership, 2021 brings bright futures for Camp Fire youth with a new perspective.
Gathering ’round the (virtual) campfire with our supporters.
Important life lessons from Camp Fire’s youth.
Programs at Tanadoona continue in Covid-safe ways to help youth connect with nature and each other.
Camp Fire’s relationship with Land O’Lakes, Inc. runs deep.
Caroline, Chris, Kelly, and Sam share their nature notes and tips.
Highlights, stories, and more from 2019.
Learn about water pollution and filtration in this lesson from one of our Naturalists.
Foster a connection to trees and flex your creative muscle in this lesson from one of our Naturalists.
Nature-based books – recommended by Camp Fire staff – to keep you entertained while staying indoors.
In addition to relieving stress and anxiety, mindfulness can help promote focus, empathy, and curiosity – something we could all benefit from during these uncertain times.
As we start planning our year and looking towards the summer, we’d like to provide an update on construction progress.
Our favorite moments from 2019.
“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.
She grew as a leader through Camp Fire.
In part 2 of our 3-part series on water quality, we’re inviting you to get involved by making biodegradable soap!
We’re so excited to start construction on the new Community & Dining Center and think you will be too.
The first in our 3-part blog series on water quality.
Marnie Wells and Shawn Wischmeier talk about the Capital Campaign.
We asked Katy Konrad, our former Outdoor Programs Manager, to share one of our winter lesson plans!
Recommended by Camp Fire Minnesota staff.
He supports Camp Fire through marshmallows.
We sat down with the architects behind Tanadoona’s new Community & Dining Center to talk about the building, their inspiration, and the design process.
Part counselor, part camper, our Counselors-in-Training are valuable leaders in the Tanadoona community.
Take an inside look at our Field Trip program!
Meet Katy, Camp Fire Minnesota’s Resident Naturalist.
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.
Meet Dezzie, Trianna, and Luchianna. Each share a unique connection to Camp Fire.
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