Camp Fire Columbia | Portland OR

Camp Fire Columbia is a youth development nonprofit organization that serves Clackamas, Multnomah, and Yamhill counties in Oregon. Their mission is to create lasting, equitable, and caring relationships with nature, others, and ourselves. They partner with local youth, families, and schools to provide culturally-responsive and best practices programming to support academic achievement, promote justice and equity, build social and life skills, foster community engagement, and develop career and college readiness.

Camp Fire Columbia's programs directly serve over 4,000 youth ages 5-18 each year, with a goal to help serve thousands more children and families through partnerships and special projects. They inspire youth to find their spark by connecting their passions to their future and setting goals, instilling confidence in their ability to achieve those goals. Camp Fire also focuses on academic achievement, as their students consistently outperform their peers in reading, math, attendance, and graduation rates.

With a history of inclusivity, safety, and diversity in their programming, Camp Fire Columbia is dedicated to creating an environment where every individual is valued, belongs, and thrives. Join them on their mission to find and nurture your spark!