Jurisdiction

The Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council services youth in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Summit and Trumbull Counties. As of January, 1997, jurisdiction was extended into the Northeast region of Ohio. As of April 23, 2003, National Camp Fire approved the annexation of Ashland, Crawford, Holmes, Richland, Wayne and part of Start County into the Camp Fire Northeast Ohio Council.
 

Mission Statement

Camp Fire USA Mission "To build caring, confident youth and future leaders."

The Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council accomplishes this mission by providing the best environmental education, in-school, preschool and club programs addressing the community needs of youth in Northeastern Ohio.
 

Camp Fire Purpose

The purpose of Camp Fire is to provide through a program of informational education, opportunities for youth to realize their potential and to function effectively as caring, self directed individuals, responsible to themselves and others; and, as an organization, to seek to improve those conditions in society which affect youth.

Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council has a volunteer board of 12-28 members. The top volunteer officer is the President, Judy Larson. The professional staff is headed by the Chief Executive Officer, Barbara Smith.

The Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council serves the communities through four program delivery systems; Club, Outdoor Environmental Education, In-school and Teens In Action.
 

Our Core Values

• We believe that children and youth are our most precious resources.
• We believe in an approach to youth development that builds assets and empowers individuals.
• We believe that the best youth development occurs in small groups where children and youth are actively involved in creating their own learning.
• We are committed to coeducation, providing opportunities for boys, girls and families to development together.
• We provide caring, trained mentors to work with children and youth.
• We are inclusive, welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.
• We respect and celebrate nature.
• We foster leadership, engaging children and youth to give service and make decisions in a democratic society.
• We provide safe, fun and nurturing environments for children and youth.
• We enrich parents' and other adults' lives by expanding their skills and encouraging them to share their talents and build relationships with children and youth.
• We respond to community needs with our programs and expertise.
• We advocate on behalf of children, youth and families.
  

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