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  1. How can I sign up?
  2. What do clubs do?
  3. Who can join?
  4. When do clubs meet?
  5. What if there is not a club in my community?
  6. What else is involved?
  7. Is there an uniform?
  8. What does it cost to belong?
  9. What is a Specialty Club?
  10. What is a Community Family Club?
  11. Who can I contact for my area?
  12. When & where is the nearest informational meeting that I can attend?
  1. How can I sign up?
    To locate a club near you, start a new club for your child or become an "area-wide" (at large) member: OR, Download:
    • Individual/Family Membership Form PDF
    • Youth Profile Sheet PDF
    • Adult Profile Sheet PDF
    • Include all information requested for parents even if you are only registering a youth member.
    • If you are registering as an adult member, please check the box next to your name marked "paid adult member," and include $12.50 for adults & youth, and $35 for a Family Membership of four or more).
    • Sign the completed form for it to be valid
    • Return the registration form, profile sheets and membership fees to:
      Camp Fire USA Heart of Oklahoma Council,
      3309 East Hefner Road
      Oklahoma City, OK 73131
    • or your local branch office.
    • Any youth member whose registration is received by Monday, September 17th is eligible for the Early Bird recognition award. This colorful embroidered emblem with the symbols for "sun" and "birds" on it may be purchases for 65¢ at the Camp Fire USA Store.

  2. What do clubs do?
    Boys and girls in Camp Fire USA do a lot of fun things. Activities may include arts and crafts, songs and games, service projects, field trips and educational programs. All Camp Fire USA programs are age appropriate and follow the national program standards of group decision-making, fun and educational.

    Youth members work on projects and activities in five different areas of interest called "Trails". Activities may be done with a group, the family or individually. In addition, there are supplemental local council projects available to enhance the learning experience. Each project focuses on a particular topic with a variety of optional activities to try.

    The Five Trails are:
    • Trail to Knowing Me
    • Trail to Family and Community
    • Trail to Creativity
    • Trail to the Environment
    • Trail to the Future

Members may also participate in service projects, camp, outdoor programs, community events and the council's fundraising drives (candy and magazine sales).

Traditional Clubs meet regularly with volunteer adult leadership. Program levels are divided by grade and called:

    • Little Stars -------- Pre K (four year olds)
    • Starflight ---------- Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades
    • Adventure -------- 3rd, 4th & 5th grades
    • Discovery --------- 6th, 7th & 8th grades
    • Horizon ------------ 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grades


  1. Who can join?
    Camp Fire USA is open to boys and girls in Pre-Kindergarten - 12th grade. Adults are welcome and needed as volunteer leaders and support team members. Youth and adults may join as members of a traditional club, a specialty club, a "Community Family Club" or "area-wide" (which is an at-large member).



  2. When do clubs meet?
    Clubs meet on a regular basis (weekly or twice a month) on a weekday or weekends, after school or early evenings in a school, church, community center or a home. Placement in a club is determined on available volunteer leaders and the number of children signed up. Volunteers are provided with training and other support services.



  3. What if there is not a club in my community?
    Youth and adults may also register as an "area-wide (at large) member and participate in programs and activities of your interest or convenience. Instructions are included in the instructions highlighted in red above.



  4. What else is involved?
    Members and their families may also participate in community projects, camp and other programs. Members are asked to support the Annual Candy Sale and Magazine Renewal Drive.



  5. Is there an uniform?
    Yes. The official dress uniform is a red or blue vest worn with a white knit polo shirt and blue or khaki pants or jeans. A Camp Fire USA
    t-shirt may be worn for casual dress. There are uniforms for teens as well. Camp Fire On-Line Store.



  6. What does it cost to belong?
    Annual registration is $12.50 for adults & youth, , which includes accident insurance; and $35 for a Family Membership of four or more. Club members will also pay dues to the leader for the purchase of awards, supplies, etc. The average amount is $25 - $30.

    Example of "Annual Expenses" for Traditional CLUB programs
    CAMP FIRE USA Club Members - Grades Pre-K through 5th.

    Item SAMPLE
    Cost
    Membership $10.00
    Uniform  
    • Youth Polo: limited quantities from previous yrs $ 7.50 & up
    • Youth Polo (S, M, L - White) $16.95
    • Award Vest (M, L, XL) $13.95
    • Award Vest (2X) $14.95
    • Camp Fire USA ID Emblem $ 1.30
    • Grade Level ID Emblem:  
      • Pre-K $1.60
      • Grades K - 5 $1.30
    Youth Record Book:  
    • Little Star Recognition Chart & ID Sticker $  .75
    • Grades K - 2 $ 4.00
    • Grades 3 - 5 $ 4.50
    Activity Bead Book (Grades 3 - 5 only) $ 4.95
    Club Dues (Supplies, Awards, Refreshments, etc., as determined by Leader & Parents) Avg.
    $25 - $30
    Other: Supplemental Books, Field Trips, etc.
    * Prices do not include tax    		  


  7. What is a Specialty Club?
    Please check with the staff contact listed about current fees required to participate in any specialty program.
    • Camp Fire Drill Team:  A performance group for youth in 7th grade and above who have served as day camp volunteers.  Rehearsals are weekly. 
      Contact: (405) 478-5646
    • Camp Fire Klowns:  A clown troupe for members in 6th grade and above.  Trainings are monthly. 
      Contact: (405) 478-5646
    • Teens In Action (T.I.A.):  Teens plan and carry out activities, workshops and service projects which focus on learning independent life skills, service learning, and advocating for issues which affect them.
      Contact: (405) 478-5646
    • Archery Club:  The archery club is open to all youth  members who will be in the third grade or above.
      Contact: (405) 478-5646
    • High Adventure Club:  Open to youth in grades 5-12, High Adventure gives youth the opportunity to plan and do new and exciting activities in the out of doors.
      Contact: (405) 478-5646


  8. What is a Community Family Club (CFC)?

    9. Curriculum is similar to traditional clubs, but the entire family (however defined) participates together often in a school, church, or corporate setting for regular meetings.  Contact Susan Williams, (405) 478-5646, or the branch office nearest you.

  9. Who can I contact for my area?

    10. Area Regional Manager
    Area #1 - Edmond, Deer Creek, Guthrie, Cashion, Kingfisher, Piedmont, Luther & Far NW OKC Kim Watson
    (405) 478-5646
    kim@campfireusa-ok.org
    Area #2 - Midwest City, Del City, Moore, Norman, Harrah, Choctaw, Nicoma Park, Tuttle, Blanchard, Newcastle,   NE OKC and NE Oklahoma County & South OKC Michaelanne Stilwell
    (405) 478-5646
    michaelanne@campfireusa-ok.org
    Area #3 - NuKiCi: North OKC, Mustang, El Reno, Bethany, Western Heights, Putnam City & Yukon Michaelanne Stilwell
    (405) 478-5646
    michaelanne@campfireusa-ok.org
    Area #4: Private Schools and Churches throughout the Council Susan Williams
    (405) 478-5646
    susanw@campfireusa-ok.org
    Area #5: Perry, Stillwater, Coyle, Langston, & Mulhall-Orlando Betty Dillon
    580-536-3253
    perry@campfireusa-ok.org
    Area #6: Ada, Konawa, Shawnee, Seminole, Bethel Acres, & Tecumseh Chandra Sampson
    580-332-1360
    ada@campfireusa-ok.org
    Area #7 - Ardmore, Lone Grove, Springer & surrounding area Margaret Gilbert
    580-223-5889
    campfireusa@sbcglobal.net
    Area #8 - Duncan and surrounding communities Susan Williams
    (405) 478-5646
    susanw@campfireusa-ok.org


  10. When & where is the nearest informational meeting that I can attend?

    11. >> See the Regional Meetings Schedule for the nearest meeting to you and the times and dates.

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