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.