Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc. Fireside News January 2019 Page 1 FIRESIDE NEWS Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc. PENSACOLA, FLORIDA January: Sparks! Our theme for January is SPARKS. Sparks are the activities that make you feel alive. They are the things that excite you, energize you, motivate you, and make you feel you have a purpose. Sparks are central to our {THRIVE}OLOGY program. We emphasize them so much because our research proves: Give young people the opportunity to find their sparks, lift their voices and discover who they are…and they’ll change the world. But research also shows 38 % of kids don’t know what their spark is. They need support from adults, and freedom to explore and discover their sparks. Youth can find that at Camp Fire, and you can also be a Spark Champion. Ask a kid in your life questions like these: • What are your hobbies? • What do you like to watch on TV? • What’s been the most exciting part of your school year so far? • What did you do this weekend? • What do you enjoy about that [hobby, show, thing you did]? • Why do you think you enjoyed it? Think about your own this month and resolve to make them part of your daily routine in 2019. WOHELO! Are you a Camp Fire Alumna? Whether you spent your summer at camp, OR discovered Camp Fire after-school programs, OR earned emblems in a club, you will always be a part of the Camp Fire family. Being a part of the Camp Fire family, means we share one Camp Fire experience no matter where you were a member. We invite Camp Fire Alumni to reconnect today and share your story. Sign up in the Wo- He-Lo Room on the Camp Fire website at http:// campfirekids.com/
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Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc. Fireside News January 2019
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FIRESIDE NEWS Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc. PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
January: Sparks! Our theme for January is SPARKS. Sparks are the
activities that make you feel alive. They are the
things that excite you, energize you, motivate
you, and make you feel you have a purpose.
Sparks are central to our {THRIVE}OLOGY
program. We emphasize them so much because
our research proves: Give young people the
opportunity to find their sparks, lift their voices
and discover who they are…and they’ll change
the world.
But research also shows 38 % of kids don’t know
what their spark is. They need support from
adults, and freedom to explore and discover their
sparks.
Youth can find that at Camp Fire, and you can
also be a Spark Champion. Ask a kid in your life
questions like these:
• What are your hobbies?
• What do you like to watch on TV?
• What’s been the most exciting part of your
school year so far?
• What did you do this weekend?
• What do you enjoy about that [hobby, show,
thing you did]?
• Why do you think you enjoyed it?
Think about your own this month and resolve to
make them part of your daily routine in 2019.
WOHELO!
Are you a Camp Fire Alumna?
Whether you spent your summer at camp, OR
discovered Camp Fire after-school programs, OR earned
emblems in a club, you will always be a part of the Camp
Fire family. Being a part of the Camp Fire family, means
we share one Camp Fire experience no matter where you
were a member. We invite Camp Fire Alumni to
reconnect today and share your story. Sign up in the Wo-
He-Lo Room on the Camp Fire website at http://
campfirekids.com/
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Calendar of Events
JANUARY 2019 THEME: SPARKS!
January 1 Camp Fire Closed
January 1—31 National Mentoring Month
January 18 Arbor Day
January 21 Martin Luther King Day observed
January 28 - February 1, 2019 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
FEBRUARY 2019 Theme: Happy in Camp Fire
February 1 –28 Black History Month
February 14 Valentine’s Day—Valentines to Vets
February 18 President’s Day Holiday
February 28 Camp Fire Gulf Wind, Inc. Annual Meeting
March 2019 Theme: AIKD
March 1-31 Camp Fire Birthday Month; National Women’s History Mont
March 1 Read Across America Day
March 5 Mardi Gras
March 10 Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 11—17 Camp Fire
March 17 Camp Fire Founders’ Day
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
March 18-22 Santa Rosa and Escambia County Spring Break
March 20 Spring Begins
March 21 Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
Ebonwood Conflict Resolution Class Escambia Christian School
Conflict Resolution Class
Two groups completed our
Conflict Resolution
curriculum at Ebonwood
Community Center and
Escambia Christian School!
Teens in Action
sewed 75 reusable
shopping bags
from old t-shirts.
They gave them
to Manna Food
Bank in
December
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Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center
Camp Fire Celebrates Arbor Day! Arbor Day in Florida is celebrated January 18, 2019, and Camp Fire Gulf Wind will be part of it! Each Camp Fire Gulf Wind Site will receive a tree to plant from the Escambia County Extension Service. You can have your own Arbor Day tree by going to the Arbor Day Tree Workshop and giveaway, details below.
Arbor Day is a special day that is set aside throughout the world to raise awareness of trees and the important role that they play in our environment. The day is celebrated on different dates around the world, depending on local seasons and temperature. When people wonder 'why is Arbor Day important' they only have to look at the destruction and long term damage that deforestation has on the environment to realize that the issues are as important today as they have ever been. Trees can no longer be taken for granted and it is important that we all learn more about trees and the role that they play in order to fully appreciate their place in our environment.
Planting trees is obviously an important part of Arbor Day and if you cannot plant a tree in your garden, then many groups organize tree planting events. Making posters or other publicity materials is another way that people can help to support Arbor Day. In addition to raising awareness of trees, another way of supporting Arbor Day is to learn more about the use of products that are derived from trees, such as wood and paper, and understand how these can be created and managed in a sustainable way. Recycling paper is also important as this helps to preserve the stock of virgin materials.
Arbor Day Tree Workshop and Giveaway Sat, 19 Jan 2019, 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM pin Escambia Extension3740 Stefani Rd, Cantonment, Florida 32533
Celebrate Arbor Day 2019 by learning more about our local trees and planting techniques. Each attendee will receive two free native 1-gallon trees. Species available include: Red maple, Chickasaw plum, Swamp chestnut oak, & Fringe tree Arbor Day Art Contest winners will receive prizes during the program.
Christmas Caroling Polar Express Pajama Day!
Santa arrives!
Christmas Parade!
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Our Promise
Young people want to shape the world.
Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their
spark,
lift their voice, and discover who they are.
In Camp Fire, it begins now.
Light the fire within
Our staff is trained in and dedicated to this promise.
With programs such as InterACTION for middle school
and Teens in ACTION in high school, we are helping
youth learn to serve, lead and develop a growth mindset.
These youth-led programs encourage exploration and let
youth make a difference NOW.
Scenic Heights Afterschool
In December we talked about Christmas and what it meant
to each of us. We did lots of Christmas crafts, had a
Christmas party and made Rudolph noses. Last day of
School before winter break we had a pajama party! In
January we will discuss Martin Luther King and our sparks.
