Teens in Action

The Teens in Action program was built on Camp Fire USA's long tradition of recognizing youth as part of the solution to, and not the problem with, today's social challenges. 

Working together with young people, Teens in Action strives to improve the communities where youth live, to challenge youth to learn new skills and provide leadership in areas they never thought possible.  Programs of this nature inspire and honor community responsibility, contribute to the future of American volunteerism and encourage a sense of caring for others.

The principles of Teens in Action are based on youth-adult partnerships and learning through empowering experiences.  Its intent is to build strong ties between the teens and their families, schools and communities, and put a spotlight on issues of concern to youth.  This program is based on the concept that young people are the key to the future and are making a difference in the world.

Our council will be offering a five-day Teens in Action program for 15 young people during our Day Camp program this June at Tumalo State Park. Our teens will participate in a local Ropes Course for part of each day and then work on local service projects the remainder of the day. They will also get to enjoy the midweek camp out and campfire activities. Teens participating in the Teens in Action program are members of Camp Fire but earn separate recognition emblems and do not participate in other traditional Camp Fire club activities.