Camp Fire Central Oregon announces earlier registration date, updates for 2025/2026 afterschool programs
Barney Lerten
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon is excited to announce two important changes related to school-year programs for the 2025/2026 season. First and foremost, registration for its school-year programs for youth in Grades 5-12 (up to age 17) will launch on Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m., significantly earlier than the traditional mid-summer opening.
This change is designed to give families more time to plan and secure spots in its very popular programs, including Camp Fire Afterschool and FIRST® LEGO® League Competition Teams. By moving the launch to June 8, Camp Fire hopes to better meet the scheduling needs of Central Oregon families eager to lock in high-quality, youth-centered enrichment opportunities before the busy back-to-school season begins. In the 2024/2025, Camp Fire’s school-year programs served 469 kids throughout Central Oregon.
“We’ve heard from parents and caregivers that earlier access to registration would help with school-year planning,” said Melanie Feltmate, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s program director. “This shift allows us to be more responsive to their needs and to ensure even more youth can benefit from our programs. Our core school-year offerings will be ready for sign-ups first, with additional program announcements and sign-ups coming soon.”
Registration will open to the public on Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. via the Camp Fire Central Oregon website: https://campfireco.org/. Families interested in financial assistance are invited to pre-apply now, visiting campfireco.org/financial-assistance/.
Important Location Change for Camp Fire Afterschool in La PineIn addition to the registration date change, Camp Fire is also announcing a location shift with its afterschool program in South County, offering CFA at Rosland Elementary to all K-5 youth in the La Pine community, starting this fall. La Pine Elementary students enrolled in CFA will have the option to take a short bus ride to Rosland Elementary.
“We are thrilled that La Pine Elementary students will have a quick commute to Camp Fire Afterschool, where our friendly staff will greet kids at the bus and walk them into the program at Rosland Elementary,” Feltmate says. “This means everyone in that program will have lots of time to dive into fun, activities, and connection, instead of having to be on the bus for a longer period of time. It’s a win-win for all!”
Camp Fire also offers its afterschool program at Three Rivers School in Sunriver and two locations in Bend.
Support for Registration and Financial AssistanceWith school-year registration right around the corner, families are encouraged to save the date of June 8, 4 p.m., tune into Camp Fire’s website for registration alerts, and sign up for Camp Fire’s newsletter. Specific questions around registration and financial assistance can be directed to info@campfireco.org or 541.382.4682.