May Member of the Month- CampFire USA El Dorado Chapter

Camp Fire USA is a co-ed youth development organization with independent councils nationwide.  The El Dorado Council operates two facilities in South Arkansas:  the Camp Fire Office which houses office space and meeting areas, and Camp Wotapi, our 42-acre recreational facility consisting of campsites, a lodge, bunk house and hiking trail.  Camp Fire USA is an El Dorado tradition which gives children and youth the opportunity to learn how to become caring, self-reliant individuals who are responsible to themselves and the community.  El Dorado’s council received its initial charter in 1961 and has continued to provide quality programs to area youth in numerous ways.  Through club settings, camp adventures and self-reliance courses, kids in our community have learned about everything from how to build a campfire, how to shoot a bow and arrow, party planning, cooking and sewing, and self-defense classes.  Most importantly, they learn how to give back to their communities through service projects, field trips and special programs.  Above all, they learn how to make responsible choices and positive decisions.  Camp Fire is committed to help mold today’s children into tomorrow’s leaders.  Our council has over 400 registered members and over 100 volunteers.  We also reach an additional 200 kids through various outreach programs.