THANK YOU!

A heartfelt thank you to the 102 donors who chose to share a portion of their 2012 PFD with Camp Fire! We won't know who you are until November...but just wanted to let you know how much your support is appreciated!

Back Again for 2012!
When: July 17th & 18th, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: BP Energy Center
Cost: $45 per participant
Registration: available online soon!
The first ever Geek Squad Summer Academy in Alaska (2011) was 'totally awesome'!
Check out Channel 2's coverage of the camp...

“You make me smile because…”
Didn't write a letter on March 15th? It's not too late! Write one today, tomorrow, or any day of the year... Just a few words become a few sentences. Soon, these words create a touching letter, telling a child how much he or she is loved, and offering words of encouragement that can last a lifetime. Camp Fire believes every kid in Alaska deserves a letter...so write your own letters telling the kids in your life just how absolutely incredible they really are. It’s that easy! Learn More...

2012 Letters from Community Leaders:
U.S Senator Mark Begich
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell
ASD Superintendent Carol Comeau
Anchorage Fire Dep't. Captain Mike Guest
KTUU Chief Meteorologist Jackie Purcell

Congratulations Barb Dubovich,
2011 YWCA Woman of Achievement

Click here to read more about the award and the Alaska Council's inspiring CEO.

There are many children in our community who are cold. Camp Fire is teaming up with Coats for Kids to help provide winter clothing for children in need.

Please join us in this effort and pass on your gently used or new warm weather gear!

Collection Locations:
Camp Fire's main office at 161 Klevin Street
Donations accepted all year.

Camp Fire Volunteers are the Best!
...and now have national recognition to boot.

Thanks to the great work of Camp Fire fans, ECI/Hyer Architecture and Interiors, our own Camp K gets a face lift, and they get national recognition for their creative and generous volunteer work.

In the new publication, The Power of Pro Bono, 40 architectural firms are highlighted for their above and beyond efforts to improve aspects of their communities and show their philanthropy in real and tangible ways.

Click on the video to the left to hear the whole story.
Want to see more of the new and improved Kenai lake camp facilities? Click here for more.

Way to go and thanks to all the terrific staff at ECI/Hyer!

Here are some highlights from the award announcement showing why the Council was chosen:

The Alaska Council strengthens families by implementing inclusive, quality programs for youth that are accessible and affordable for working parents.

The council invests significant time and resources to advocating for services that support families throughout the state.

The council has a full time staff position, the Family Services Program Manager, who is dedicated to engaging and supporting families.

We are very proud of this recognition and are most grateful to our staff and for the generous support we receive each year from the many individuals, corporations and foundations who share our vision and our commitment to Alaska's youth and families. 

NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ACCREDITATION
Camp Fire is very proud to announce that its school age child care program at Nunaka Valley has been awarded the status of Nationally Accredited Afterschool Program by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA)! This is the agency's second after-school program to receive the award, which recognizes quality programming that is family focused, professionally managed and based on measurable standards. Nunaka Valley Elementary follows Chugach Optional in receiving this award.