- We are youth-centered.
- Youth take active role in determining their club activities.
- Activities and curriculum place an emphasis on personal skill-building and decision-making to develop confidence and leadership abilities in youth members.
- We engage the entire family in fun and outcome rich activities.
- Camp Fire places value on a child's family regardless of the makeup of the family.
- Parents and community volunteers interact with youth and, by doing so, develop personal positive parenting and mentoring skills.
- We are welcoming and inclusive.
- Camp Fire welcomes everyone regardless of their race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.
- Our programs are designed and implemented to reduce sex-role, racial and cultural stereotypes, and to foster positive intercultural relationships.
- We build youth and adult partnerships.
- Youth and adults work together to design, implement, and evaluate their club activities.
- Young people need to be involved in constructive activities with parents, family members, and adults to become well-rounded individuals.
- We give service to others.
- Camp Fire has always been known by the public as a service organization - our motto is "Give Service".
- Our service projects allow youth to have a positive experience, as well as a positive impact, in their communities.
