Programs
Summer Programs...
TWILIGHT CAMP
Camp Fire USA’s Twilight Camp is a unique, theme adventures geared toward youth ages four through ten. Each Tuesday evening, the youth study a different series of topics through arts & crafts, games, music, and food. Themes range from “Around the World” to “Famous People in History”.CF66 SERVICE-LEARNING ROAD TRIP
Register Online Now!CF66 is a locally developed, weeklong service-learning road trip for teens. Fourteen teens and three adults’ travel by van throughout Florida learning more about our wonderful state and giving back to the communities they visit. The trip is full of youth empowerment and leadership opportunities. Teen are responsible for themselves and their teammates, helping with activities such as budgeting their money for the week, meal planning, map reading, solving puzzles, and of course, exciting service projects.
Service-learning is more than just volunteering; service-learning projects help individuals to see the world in a new way, to feel empowered to make a difference, and to improve academic skills through real-life experiences. During the CF66 trips, teens will be participating daily in demanding and intense service projects. Projects will very from destination to destination; some will be collaborative efforts with other agencies or other service-learning groups. CF66 is available to teens seventh through twelfth grade.This program is a rewarding and memorable experience that pushes teens to their limits. CF66 Service-Learning Road Trip has won the Colgate-Palmolive Youth for America Awards, the Disney Community Service Award, and the Outstanding Council Program Award from National Camp Fire. The Sunshine Council also received the honor of presenting CF66 at the National Youth Summit in Washington, DC and being designated a Daily Point of Light from the Points of Light Foundation.
SUMMER CHALLENGE
Summer Challenge is geared toward empowering teens with the knowledge and ability to complete service-learning projects. Our projects range from working at a wildlife refuge to helping feed the homeless. Projects are educational and are a collaborative effort with other agencies throughout the county, lasting from half and full days. Summer Challenge is available to teens sixth through twelfth grade.NATURE QUEST CAMP
Nature Quest is an environmental education based service-learning trip for teens. We will be traveling by van throughout Central Florida learning more about our wonderful state, exploring the many facets of Florida wildlife and ecosystems, and learning about environmental advocacy, while giving back to the communities we visit.Whether a great first step on the way to our more intensive CF66 or a fantastic opportunity to check the amazing things in our own backyard, Nature Quest will be an incredible experience. The trip will be full of youth empowerment and leadership opportunities. Nature Quest is available to teens sixth through twelfth grade.
