Camp Fire Minnesota

Last chance!📣 Create your Trail Seekers team, join an existing team, or register as a cheerleader by May 1: campfiremn.org/trailseekers/ May 11 will be a morning packed with adventure and friendly camp competition, MC'd by @wccoshayla!

Happy Earth Day! Environmental stewardship is at the core of our programs – 87% of Camp Fire youth value nature and care for the planet. When youth attend Camp Fire, they get to explore a variety of ecosystems: Big Woods, black ash swamp, wetlands, savanna, and lakeshore.

Meet our Trail Seekers MC, Shayla Reaves! Shayla is a WCCO news anchor and reporter and author of Echo In the Distance. See you at Trail Seekers on May 11 for a friendly all-ages camp competition! Create/join a team or register as a cheerleader today: campfiremn.org/trailseekers

Officially one month to go until our very first Trail Seekers event!🎉 Gather your family, friends, or coworkers for a morning of outdoor challenges (like archery and tent-building!) while fundraising for our nonprofit youth programs. Register at campfiremn.org/trailseekers

Help us make nature accessible to all young people! Check out our newest blog by our Capitol Pathways Intern, Ana, on how you can use your voice to advocate for our bonding bill at the state level. campfiremn.org/stories/bondin…

Just starting to think about summer? No worries! Overnight Camp spots are still available, including Week 1, Week 5 (Teen Week!), and more. Or check out our Leadership Development programs and Northwoods Trips – perfect options for older campers! campfiremn.org/resident-camps

With summer camp and 100-year celebration events just around the corner, we need volunteers like you more than ever to help maintain our 103 acres! Spend the morning with us on April 28 prepping cabins, gathering kindling, painting, and more. RSVP at campfiremn.org/volunteer-day/

Love spending time outdoors? Join our team as the seasonal Facilities Assistant! This position will help us prepare for summer camp and create a clean, safe, and inviting space for participants, staff, and visitors throughout the season. Apply today! campfiremn.org/employment/

Waiting for spring flowers...🌷 Isn't this wedding set-up gorgeous? Celebrate love and the beauty of nature at Camp Fire Minnesota – learn more at campfiremn.org/rent-excelsior/ Photos: Clare Remer Coordinator: Laura McCauley Events Decor: Boho Rental Co Flowers: Pluck Flower Farm

No school? Get outside! ☀ Join us during Spring Break Adventure Week (March 25-29) for activities like archery, arts & crafts, the adventure course, and other camp favorites! Discover more & register at campfiremn.org/school-break

We are overjoyed to welcome Mira, our new Program Manager for Environmental Education. Her experience spans many sectors, with an emphasis on curriculum development, youth programs & connecting young people to new experiences. Drop her a note at MiraC@campfiremn.org!👋

Join our team as a summer intern!📸 Bring your photography skills and dive into the world of marketing! In addition to photographing our summer camp program each day, you'll also work on social media, graphic design projects, and other creative tasks. campfiremn.org/employment/

As we celebrate 100 years of sparking discovery, we are excited to share the vision for our immediate future! View our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and learn more about our collaborative process over on our blog: campfiremn.org/stories/2024-2…

To celebrate our 100-Year, we have an incredible weekend of events this May! Start off with the Alumni Reunion on May 10, then celebrate at Trail Seekers and our Summer Camp Open House the next day! Register now at campfiremn.org/events

While this warmth puts a pause on certain winter activities, we did get to try ice fishing earlier this month at Family Winter Adventure Day and our afterschool programs! Big thanks to Baztec, Inc. and @mndnr for supporting this new activity!

Huge thanks to Sun Sailor readers in Excelsior, Minnetonka, and Plymouth for voting us 'Best Summer Camp'! We are honored to be part of such a wonderful local community.

Are you a camp family, alum, or nature lover? Join us on May 11 at our first-ever Trail Seekers event! Teams of 4-6 will tackle activities like archery and tent-building – and grow together along the way. Registration opens Feb 2 – stay tuned for more details!

Only one more week of our Early Bird Discount! Get $20 off Overnight Camps (including Mini-Overnight, CIT, and Northwoods trips too!) when you register by January 31st. Discover more about Overnight Camp & register: campfiremn.org/resident-camps/

Get outdoors on your day off from school! There are still spots available for our upcoming School Break Camps: ❄January 22: Maker Space ❄January 26: Explore Space ❄February 19: Presidents' Day ...and more! campfiremn.org/school-break

We're hiring! Join our small, fun-loving, inclusive team – we have open roles in development, programs, and facilities. We're also building our summer camp team and are looking for caring counselors, lifeguards, and more! View all jobs at campfiremn.org/employment