Program Levels
Little Stars—Pre K
The program serves as an introduction to Camp Fire USA and is designed to excite and educate children on a wide range of topics. The Little Stars program helps build confidence in children and activities reflect the developmental needs and interests of Pre-K children. When children complete a meeting plan, they will receive a sticker from the corresponding project to place on their Little Stars recognition chart.
Little Stars: 7 Mondays in a row 6:00-6:45pm...................... Start Date Oct. 11
Starflight K Trail: Kindergarten Club will be combined with the Little Stars............ ...................................................Start Date Oct. 11
Starflight—K-2nd grade
Youth learn responsibility, decision making and other valuable skills through a variety of projects centered on five trails. Youth participate in projects focusing on family, nature and the outdoors, safety, science, health, community service, art, music and drama. They learn while working together and having fun. All projects are designed to fit the abilities and interests of this age level. Recognition is an important component of the Starflight program, and youth receive emblems or certificates after completing a project.
Starflight K Trail: Kindergarten Club will be combined with the Little Stars.
Starflight: Whittier 1st & 2nd Grades 1st & 3rd Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm.............. Start Date Sept. 16, 2010
Starflight Trail Starter: 1st Grade 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm.............. Start Date Sept. 14
Starflight Trail Explorer: 2nd Grade 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm............ Start Date Sept. 21
Adventure—3rd-5th grade
Youth complete a variety of activities centered on five trails. Each trail has many exciting activities and topics. Adventure members can choose activities to do with their groups, families or by themselves. Activities are progressive in nature and require the youth to sharpen living skills, make choices and plan activities. Adventure members learn to work and play together and develop planning and decision-making skills, as well as skills related to their individual interests. Recognition in the form of beads, emblems and certificates is given after a project or activity is completed, which helps build self-esteem and pride.
Adventure Trail Seeker: 3rd Grade 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm................ Start Date Sept. 7
Adventure Wood Gatherer: 4th Grades Wednesdays TBD 6:30-7:30pm............ Start Date Sept. 15
Adventure Fire Maker: 5th Grades Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm........................ Start Date Sept. 8
Teens In Action— Junior TIA 6th-8th; Senior TIA 9th-12th grade
Teens in Action is a leadership and service-learning program that empowers youth to make a lasting difference in their communities using their own strategies, planning and talents. Youth are given a chance not only to learn, but also to mentor younger children. Teens in Action is designed to connect youth with important skills that inspire community responsibility, contribute to the future of American volunteerism, encourage a sense of belonging and develop concern for others. Youth enrichment activities give teens the involvement and ownership necessary to make a difference in their communities and the world around them. It provides the opportunity to discover who they really are.
Jr. Teens in Action: 1st and 3rd Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm........Start Date Sept. 2
Sr. Teens In Action : 1st Thursday of the month 3:30-5:00pm. Start Date Sept. 2