2018 Camp Fire First Texas Annual Report

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Looking back, looking forward What a wonderful opportunity to share Camp Fire successes from the past year and plans for the future with our community! From programs in Camp Fires’ three focus areas of Youth Development, Outdoor Connection and Professional Growth, to community representation and fundraising, 2018 was filled with many activities. Our strategic plan, based on Viability, Influence and Participation, was evident throughout the year in all three focus areas. Camp Fire’s governance and program volunteers worked tirelessly with staff to accomplish a great deal. Look inside for details showing these results: ¡¡ Service to more than 23,000 children, youth and adults ¡¡ Overnight camp enrollment at El Tesoro increasing by 8% ¡¡ Teens in Action hosting a unique girls’ conference ¡¡ Increase in social-emotional strength of 84% in young children participating in

Camp Fire supported early learning programs

¡¡ Participation by 4,619 early childhood educators ¡¡ More than 11,000 page views of Camp Fire blogs ¡¡ Partnerships with Fort Worth ISD, Aledo ISD, Arlington ISD, Texas Parks and

Wildlife and more

¡¡ Financial support from hundreds of friends, alumni, corporations and

foundations

Camp Fire First Texas

2018 Annual Report

At this year’s Report to the Community, we’re very excited to recognize the recipients of the Ella C. McFadden Service to Youth Awards: Lynn McKinney of Aledo ISD, Dr. Debbie Rhea of TCU, and the Tarrant County College Child Development and Education Department. These individuals and entities have each made significant contributions on behalf of the youth of our communities. Long-time volunteer Patricia “Pat” Vaughan will be recognized posthumously with the Luther Halsey Gulick Award, Camp Fire’s highest recognition, for individuals who exemplify extraordinary, lifetime leadership. Pat’s service and generosity to Camp Fire First Texas spanned five decades and was unparalleled. Looking ahead to 2019, Camp Fire will continue to implement our strategic plan, emphasizing Viability, Influence and Participation as we work toward providing programming for an increasing number of youth, families and child care professionals. Our sincere thanks to our board, program volunteers, partners, supporters, friends and staff for supporting Camp Fire as we change young lives for the better in our communities – inside and out.

Bill McCoy

Ann Sheets

Board Chair

President/CEO


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