Camp Fire USA Eastern Massachusetts Council & Camp Nawaka, Camp Ponkawissett, Zoo Camp

Out-of-School Time

For Youth Serving Providers

Youth Serving Providers With small budgets, staff turnover, and growing numbers of children, operating a successful school-age child care program can be a difficult task. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have easy-to-use, pre-planned programming, along with staff training and support to improve the quality of your program―all at a very reasonable cost? Camp Fire USA now provides all that and more!

Camp Fire USA Small Group Programs are available to existing before-school, after-school and out-of-school care programs. Our staff will assess your needs, and customize Camp Fire USA’s developmentally appropriate curriculum to strengthen the quality of your program!

Our programs are designed to deliver real outcomes including caring, confidence and leadership skill building.

Our Out-of-School Time Partners receive all of the following:

On-Site Training and Assistance

We will guide you through a self-assessment, resulting in a quality improvement plan featuring Camp Fire USA programming. We'll train your staff to implement this program, including customized curriculum planning. And we don't stop there - we're available for on-going technical assistance whenever you need help!

Flexible Curriculum

The Camp Fire USA program focuses on five areas: creativity, self- discovery, family, future, and the environment. It's user-friendly and flexible, helping reduce lesson-planning time and allowing staff more time with the children. The program can be implemented in many different ways - daily, weekly, or as a choice among other choices - whatever suits your needs!

Click here to view a sample curriculum for grade 2
Click here to view a sample curriculum for grade 5

Community and Family Involvement

Camp Fire USA's newest program model is the Community Family Club, featuring activities for the entire family! What a terrific way to get your parents involved in the program, and develop improved community relationships!

Evaluations and Surveys

We also provide pre and post surveys for our partnership program on outcomes as well as on the program experience for youth and staff.

First Aid and CPR Training

For a reduced rate, our Medic First Aid Instructor can provide Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid training at your site. The certification is good for two years. We do require a minimum of 6 staff and a maximum of 12 staff. Our reduced rates for both certifications are $40 per person. Please contact Anita Haller at ahaller@campfireusa-emass.org or 617.591.0300 x130 for more specific info and coordination.

For 6-8 Week Direct Service Programs

Camp Fire USA EMC staff delivers 6-8 week programs in your agency setting. Programs can be used as a part of class room time as well as the after school setting. The programs are 45 minute to 1 hour, typically delivered once a week. Programs available:

I'm Safe and Sure: Teaching K-1st graders self help skills such as personal safety, avoiding harmful situations.
I'm Peer Proof: Teaching 3rd-4th graders skills to resist negative peer pressure, bulling and teasing.
I'm Taking Care: Teaching 5th-8th graders basic child care, babysitting job skills and safety/first aid.
Gift of Giving: For elementary and middle school youth to choose service-learning opportunities, leadership and teamwork skills.
World Wise: For elementary and middle school youth on ecology and environmental issues.
Custom Program: Using lesson plans from age level curricula and above programs, we are able to create 6-8 week programs to fit your schools' diverse needs including the a range from creative arts to cooking activities.

If you would be interested in bringing Camp Fire USA to your program, please contact us at ahaller@campfireusa-emass.org or 617.591.0300 x130