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Inclusion at summer camp

At Camp Fire Alaska, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that each young person should have the opportunity to engage in the outdoors and in our programs freely and safely. To do that, it is our responsibility to create a space where everyone can be their full, authentic selves and be accepted for who they are.

Creating a welcoming and affirming environment requires intentionality and continuous learning, and un-learning. We will not always get it right, but we are committed to showing up with courage, engaging in thoughtful discussions, and taking action to create equitable and welcoming outdoor experiences for all.

You can see our commitment to inclusion in action in a variety of ways when you engage in Camp Fire programs.

Learn what inclusion looks like at summer camp below - and view our main inclusion page.

Learn more about our commitment to inclusion and discover what that looks like in our programs below.

The Camp Fire Alaska main office operates on the ancestral land of the Dena’ina people. Camp Fire Alaska runs programing on the lands of the Athabascan, Yup’ik, Chup’ik, Sougpiaq, and Inupiaq peoples. We value and thank them for their current and historic commitment to and protection of this land. We pledge to assist, in partnership, in the environmental stewardship of these lands. We strive to learn more about the history of the Native peoples of Alaska and the historic trauma they have suffered. We commit to being an active ally through activities, actions, and organizational decisions and practices. We understand that this is a dynamic process through which our Land Acknowledgement practices, and statement will evolve as we receive feedback from tribal partners and acquire a deeper understanding of and from the Native peoples of Alaska.