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Camp Fire Boys and Girls, American organization for boys and girls from birth to age 21, originally the Camp Fire Girls, for girls 6 to 18 years old. It was founded (1910) by Luther Halsey Gulick Gulick, Luther Halsey (gy ..... Click the link for more information. (1865–1918) and other educators "to perpetuate the spiritual ideals of the home" and "to stimulate and aid in the formation of habits making for health and character." Boys were invited to join in 1975, and the organization was renamed; boys now comprise 45% of the membership of 667,000 (1999). Camp Fire runs resident camping, child-care, and self-reliance programs, as well as coeducational clubs led by adult volunteers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Camp Fire USA has compiled a helpful two-page description of several research studies that reveal the positive impact young people enjoy after participating in after-school and summer youth programs. However, the year after we joined, they changed their name to Camp Fire USA and also changed their policies. Consorta provides contract purchasing power for some of the nation's leading non-profit organizations, including America's Blood Centers, the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, America's Promise, Camp Fire USA, Catholic Charities USA, Girls Incorporated, Lutheran Services in America, National Council on Aging, National Mental Health Association, Salvation Army, Save the Children Foundation, United Way of America and YWCA USA. |
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