Campfire Girls Day

Camp Fire Girls Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to the youth organization of the same name. It is on March 17. The activities of the organization are aimed at developing essential social and practical skills in girls (and today, boys too). Children spend active time in nature, learning to work as a team. Hiking and various outdoor activities are popular.

History

The history of Camp Fire Girls Day begins with the establishment of the organization of the same name. The event took place in 1912. The creation of the organization was made possible by W.C. Langdon, C. Farnsworth, and the couple Luther and Charlotte Gulick. The name Camp Fire Girls was chosen, inspired by the example of the Boy Scouts and created in their likeness. Initially, only girls could join. As the organization expanded and grew in popularity, it opened its doors to boys as well. The corresponding prefix (… and boys) was added to the title. Today, the organization is simply called Camp Fire.

Camp Fire has developed several programs over the years that focus on preserving and caring for the environment, teaching children essential social and practical skills, and much more.

Interesting facts

• For the project’s 50th anniversary, Camp Fire Girls participants planted 2 million tree seedlings and built 13,000 birdhouses.
• Today, the organization has worldwide recognition. There are approximately 130 camps around the world that accept new participants each year.
• The exact number of Camp Fire members is difficult to calculate, but it has long been over 100,000.

How to celebrate

Learn more about the organization’s activities on Camp Fire Girls Day. This holiday is a great reason to enroll your child there. They will learn useful skills, learn to work in a team, and make new friends. Think about this idea, and discuss it with your child.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if any of them are members (former or current) of the youth group. What is their impression of the organization?

When is Camp Fire Girls Day in 2025?

Camp Fire Girls Day is observed on March 17 each year.

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