Overview

Camp Fire Orange County is one of the area’s leading youth development organizations and has been inspiring the personal development of the county's youth since 1956. Our mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders through co-educational programs that strengthen the individual, the family and the Orange County community. After School Connection provides safe and structured afters school programming to at-risk middle and high school students. The program includes homework assistance, curriculum-based enrichment instruction and structured recreation on a daily basis. Day camp programs serve elementary and middle school students and provide a broad range of experiential learning opportunities through weekly program themes. Residential summer camp focuses specifically on the emotional, developmental and educational needs of at-risk middle school youth. Special Sitters is a unique program that trains teenagers to care for children with special needs and links them with families who need help. Smart Choices helps middle school students focus on making smart choices for a healthy future and offers opportunities for youth to realize their potential to be caring, self-directed individuals who are responsible to themselves and to others. Sharing Healthy Adolescent and Parent Experiences is an innovative program that supports youth in developing the awareness, attitudes and skills to deal responsibly with their sexuality and social pressures.