Camp Fire USA is a not-for-profit youth development organization serving youth from birth to 21 years of age.  We are inclusive, open to every person in the communities we serve, welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity.  Camp Fire USA's programs are designed and implemented to reduce sex-role, racial and cultural stereotypes and to foster positive intercultural relationships.

Camp Fire was founded in 1910 as an organization devoted to helping girls of all races and religions to reach their full potential as individuals, family members, and citizens of their communities.

In 1975, boys became participants in the wide variety of Camp Fire activities.  Soon Camp Fire Boys and Girls was known nationwide for coeducational programs that teach children and youth about safety, self-esteem and self-reliance, responsible and respectful attitudes, social and communication skills, and concern for others, our community and our environment.  In 2000, the program adopted its current name, Camp Fire USA.

The New Mexico Council's KIDS CARE provides before- and after-school programs at school sites throughout Albuquerque and Taylor Ranch with group activities designed to enrich, entertain, and educate children 5-13 years old.  KIDS CARE also offers extended care programs during many school holidays, and a full-day Summer Adventure Camp program.

Purpose of Camp Fire USA

To provide, through a program of informal education, opportunities for youth to realize their potential and to function effectively as caring, self-directed individuals, responsible to themselves and to others; and, as an organization, to improve those conditions in society which affect youth.

Council Organization and Philosophy

Camp Fire USA is a not-for-profit youth development organization serving youth from birth to 21 years of age.  We are inclusive, open to every person in the communities we serve, welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity.  Camp Fire USA's programs are designed and implemented to reduce sex-role, racial and cultural stereotypes and to foster positive intercultural relationships.

The New Mexico Council has provided school age child care since 1981.  In addition, we provide self-reliance courses in subjects such as professional baby-sitting and peer-proofing, as well as innovative school-based projects such as the Rocket Reader Volunteer Literacy Program.

Well-trained staff are key to quality youth programming.  The New Mexico Council strives to provide a work environment and a salary and benefit structure which attract high-quality individuals, promote staff longevity, encourage learning, and instill loyalty and commitment to positive youth development.  Generally, we provide a 12 to 1 child to staff ratio in our school-age programs.  

Safety of your children is one of our major concerns.  Child care staff are interviewed by Human Resource personnel, carefully screened through reference and criminal record checks, and required to take a tuberculosis test.  Staff are required to attend initial orientation, first aid and CPR training, and two hours of continuing education per month in order to enhance their knowledge and skills.

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