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History of Organization
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| History of Organization |
National History:
As one of the nations largest youth development agencies, Camp Fire has a long and rich history. The agency was founded in 1910 as the first non-sectarian, interracial organization for girls by Dr. and Mrs. Luther Halsey Gulick. Built on the American traditions of pioneering and Indian lore, our guiding values are self-reliance, the importance of community and environmental education. Seeing the need to offer a place where boys and girls could work together as peers, Camp Fire became co-ed in 1975.
One of the greatest strengths of Camp Fire USA is its ability to anticipate, plan and adapt to change. Today's children are confronted with challenges unlike any generation before, and Camp Fire USA continues its tradition of listening to the needs of young people, responding with exciting, relevant programs. Today's Camp Fire is for today's kids.
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