Camp Fire Inland Northwest

We are so honored to have Kalispel Tribe and Northern Quest Resort & Casino as a sponsor for Nurture Our Nature this September! Camp Fire, our local youth, and our community appreciation your dedication and generosity.

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians believes in being a positive force in the fabric of the community. As the Tribe continues to grow they are committed to re-investing in the community’s greatest assets, the people!

Thank you for all you do and for supporting Camp Fire Inland Northwest. ❤️

We have an exciting fall in the works! We want to continue our STEM Saturdays for kids in grades 3-6, our School Day Out Programs, Ghoul Ol' Fashioned Fun, and more programs like these. If you would like to learn more about any of these, make sure to sign our interest form below! 🍂🍁🍂🍁

More information is coming soon! Get ready for a season filled with learning, fun, and unforgettable experiences! 👏👏👏
https://form.jotform.com/241975775470065

Join the bidding, snag your prize, and enjoy it all in one fabulous month with these two incredible Nurture Our Nature auction treasures! Ready to start the bidding? Get your tickets and come on out to Camp Dart-Lo on September 7th! 👏👏

⚡️⚡️Four tickets to the Steve Miller band at Northern Quest is bound to put a little rock and roll into your September 23rd plans. That’s less than six weeks away!

🎡🎡 We have have four admission tickets to the Spokane County Interstate Fair complete with two, $10 food vouchers. Let the good times roll with an outing at the fair the week right after Nurture Our Nature!

Get your tickets today! https://campfireinc.org/nurture-our-nature/

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY! 🎉

Since 1914, we've been helping kids find their spark and connect with the outdoors, others, and themselves. They get to experience belonging, build community, and have powerful experiences that equip them with the tools to become future global citizens.

The youth that we see come through our various programs are incredible. They are inspiring, fearless, kind, curious, and most importantly, themselves. ❤️

We are so honored to have Progressions Credit Union as a sponsor for our 2024 Nurture Our Nature Fundraising and Auction event. Camp Fire, our local youth, and our community, appreciate your dedication and generosity. ✨👏

Progressions Credit Union was founded right here in Spokane, WA! They are dedicated to building lifelong relationships with members while providing excellent personalized service beyond their expectations. They continue to build their credit union family with exceptional member service, a strong community and financial strength.

Thank you for all you do and for supporting Camp Fire Inland Northwest. ❤️ Progressions Credit Union

Unplug from technology. Explore the natural world. Connect with yourself. Welcome to Camp Fire Inland Northwest!
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The people are buzzing over what a fun summer it's been so far. Here's what we have heard around the hive! ☀️🐝⛺️🌲

You may have noticed some awesome new camp staff pictures hitting our social outlets lately! We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the best photographers in the business, Jenny and Kimmer!
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Each summer they come out and take amazing pictures of our camp staff in their element. They capture the laughter, the friendships, the memories and so much more. We are so lucky to have them in our Camp Fire circle. THANK YOU!!! 👏👏👏

Sharing one of our favorite places to enjoy a fire on National Campfire Day! Camp Dart-Lo provides the perfect backdrop for laughs with friends around the fire and tasty s'mores.

While we are currently taking a break from all fire activities at our camps due to current burn bans, we can't wait to be able to utilize our pits again later this fall.

Our Kitchen Assistants in Training (KAiTs) at Camp Sweyolakan are going above and beyond this summer! They've helped whip up some delicious meals that left our campers happily stuffed and even given the chance to try a brand-new dish.
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Our KAiTs are 11th and 12th grade students who have a passion for cooking and want to get that hands on experience learning from our awesome head chef and other kitchen staff members. Great job chefin' it up!

We are so honored to have Fortitude Financial as a sponsor for our 2024 Nurture Our Nature Fundraising and Auction event. Camp Fire, our local youth, and our community, appreciate your dedication and generosity. ✨👏

Fortitude Financial understands that individuals encounter unique challenges and opportunities when facing life’s financial situations. Whether your goal is protecting what you have, investing for college, preparing for retirement or optimizing wealth transfer, our services are personalized to address your individual needs.

Thank you for all you do and for supporting Camp Fire Inland Northwest. ❤️

There’s still time to add a splash of WOW into your kids’ end of summer plans! 🌊☀️

Limited spots are up for grabs at Camp Dart-Lo, the ultimate day camp in North Spokane, and Camp Sweyolakan, the dreamy overnight and day camp nestled on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. 🌱

Don't wait, get your registrations in today! Availability is based on grades. Click here to view our schedule and to register: https://campfireinc.org/2024-summer-camp-schedule/

Halfway through the summer camp season vibes!
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Feeling all the feels at summer camp!

Picture this: scrumptious bites by Chef C, thrilling auctions, tasty drinks from The Bubble Bar, jazzy tunes, and fantastic company all set against the stunning backdrop of Camp Dart-Lo. Your September 7th just got a whole lot more enchanting. We would love to have you join us! ✨

Our 20th Annual Nurture Our Nature will be here before we know it! While we're dreaming of those appetizers, we're also buzzing with excitement about how many local young people will benefit from this charming event. 👏👏👏

Get your tickets today with the link below. Let's make a difference, together! https://campfireinc.org/nurture-our-nature/

Ready to hit the bullseye with your summer fun? Camp Dart-Lo and Camp Sweyolakan still have a handful of golden tickets (open spots) waiting for lucky campers! 👏🎯

Availability at Camp Dart-Lo:
☀️Session 8 (Aug 5-9) 2/3rd grade
☀️Session 9 (Aug 12-16) Pre-K & 4/5th grade
☀️Session 10 (Aug 19-23) Pre-K & 4/5th grade

Availability at Camp Sweyolakan:
☀️Session 7 (Aug 11-15) 1/3rd, 4/5th & 8th grade
☀️Session 8 (Aug 18-23) 1/3rd, 4th, 7th & 8th
*Availability based on gender due to cabin spaces. Call to learn more!

To secure your spot, click the link below!
https://campfireinc.org/account-access/

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to our awesome Senior CIT group out at Camp Sweyolakan! Over the past few weeks they have learned the ropes of what it takes to be an impactful future camp counselor. We are so proud of them!

The Senior CIT group spent most of yesterday preparing for their banquet dinner. BBQ chicken and roasted veggies were on the menu with beautifully carved, natural Camp Sweyolakan skewers to hold it all together. What a fun night!

Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves through our impactful and thoughtful programming. We provide young people with a space where they feel like they truly belong at Camp Dart-Lo and Camp Sweyolakan.

Camp Fire’s programs enable young people to develop essential skills that have long-term benefits and make a positive social impact in the world. We work to create powerful youth experiences here! ❤️

Our wonderful neighbors just down the road from Camp Dart-Lo are hosting a series of outdoor movie nights complete with a vendor market before for families in Spokane! Throughout the summer Commellini Estate's will be the ultimate hangout spot!

Here is the movie schedule:

📅 7/24/2024: The Goonies
📅 7/31/2024: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
📅 8/7/2024: Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
📅 8/14/2024: UP
📅 8/21/2024: Frozen (Anna & Elsa from Dreams Are Forever Events will be in attendance for onsite meet & greets)
📅 8/28/2024: American Graffiti

This event is free! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The market begins at 5:30pm with the movie starting around dusk. What a wonderful opportunity to get outside with family and friends!

We are so honored to have Avista as a sponsor for our 2024 Nurture Our Nature Fundraising and Auction event. Camp Fire, our local youth, and our community, appreciate your dedication and generosity. ✨👏

Avista’s legacy of innovation is rooted in the renewable energy they've generated since their founding in 1889. "Avista Utilities is our operating division, providing electricity to 418,000 customers and natural gas to about 382,000 customers across 30,000 square miles and four northwestern states."

Thank you for all you do and for supporting Camp Fire Inland Northwest. ❤️

This is a day to highlight intentional kindness that happens every day at summer camp programs. We want to spotlight Camp Dart-Lo and Camp Sweyolakan staff and volunteers that have set the example of being kind, caring, generous, and compassionate while at Camp. ❤️

Kindness at Camp is visible in every smile, every word of appreciation and encouragement and every high-five. We want every camper to feel welcome upon arrival, feel included, and feel comfortable to be themselves. That is kindness at Camp Fire Inland Northwest! ⛺️🌲☀️

One of the most rewarding aspects of our role is witnessing how our camping programs and experiences positively transform our campers. Many lessons they learn at camp are carried forward into the real world. This is why we do what we do. ❤️

Our camp staff at Camp Dart-Lo and Camp Sweyolakan are rockin' it this summer! We are so proud of each and every one of them for making this summer one to remember for our campers. ❤️

You all are awesome! 👏✨👏✨

Get ready to rock your summer at Camp Sweyolakan and Camp Dart-Lo! Dive into a world of friendship, unforgettable moments, and outdoor adventures. With just a few spots left, don't snooze on the chance to secure your slice of summer magic today! 😀

Camp Sweyolakan is our overnight and day camp located on the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. This boat access only camp provides fun for all youth, grades 1st-12th grade through activities like archery, canoeing, ropes courses, cookouts, the giant swing, swimming, and so much more. Camp is rustic in nature, giving our campers the ultimate outdoor experience!

Camp Dart-Lo is our day camp located in North Spokane along the Little Spokane River. This enchanting camp is perfect for youth pre-k all the way to 9th grade. Cannon ball into our lap pool, take your aim at archery or try out our disk golf course, the possibilities are endless. Bus transportation and Wednesday overnights are available for extended fun!

Shark Week ooh-ah-ah! 🦈 It's the last day of Shark Week and of Camp Dart-Lo Session 4! We can't believe our summer camp season is almost halfway over. Times flies when you're having a blast! 😊

We are looking for a few more volunteers to round out our summer camp season! If you volunteer for a week out at Camp Sweyolakan your kids can attend camp for free. How awesome is that? 😊

Volunteer positions may include helping out in the kitchen or specialty programming such as crafts, archery, and boating. We are specifically needing a handcrafts specialist for our Session 7.

Use this link for more information: https://campfireinc.org/volunteer-opportunities/
Use this link to apply: https://form.jotform.com/232356869587980

We're on the home stretch, just two months until our epic 20th Annual Nurture Our Nature Event! Funds from this event will go towards sprinkling magic onto local youth that we serve, Camp Dart-Lo, Camp Sweyolakan, and our Council. ✨✨✨

📆 September 7th
⏰ 4:00-7:00pm
📍Camp Dart-Lo

Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss out on your chance to devour delicious bites by Chef C, enjoy a magical pour from the Bubble Bar, participate in friendly bidding wars over live and silent auction items, and so much more. We can't wait to celebrate with you! ❤️

Use this link yo secure your tickets today: https://campfireinc.org/nurture-our-nature/