Thrive{ology}

Our Framework 

Woven into every Camp Fire experience is our framework for thriving.

We call it Thrive{ology}.

It's a research based, measurable approach to youth development.  Created in partnership with the Thrive Foundation for Youth, our approach enable youth to achieve their full potential through four components:

IDENTIFY SPARKS

Identifying and growing Sparks and Spark Champions. (VIDEO)

GROWTH

Adopting a growth mindset - the belief that you can learn new skills all the time. (VIDEO)

GOALS

Building goal management skills. (VIDEO)

REFLECT

Creating the opportunity to reflect on activities and outcomes. (VIDEO)

Equipped with these skills, and with the support of trained, caring adults, Camp Fire participants are more likely to:

Stay in School

Demonstrate social competence

Lead a healthy lifestyle

Be environmentally conscious

Have a sense of purpose

Achieve their full potential

 Camp Fire's trained, caring adult leaders play a vital role in building developmental relationships that are critical to a thriving mindset. Youth need people in their lives who challenge growth, provide support, share power and expand possibilities. By providing this support and challenge, Camp Fire's leaders serve a foundational role in building youth's ability to thrive.

Youth also see Camp Fire staff as their spark champions.  In a recent survey, 83% of youth said adults in Camp Fire encouraged them to explore the things they are interested in, and 82% of youth said adults in Camp Fire help them solve problems instead of telling them what to do.

Camp Fire is Thriving

 Everyday, we see youth building positive relationships, learning life skills that include self-reflection and goal management, and practicing these skills in our Clubs, Camps and Youth Leadership Programs.