Camp Fire First Texas
Camp Fire First Texas
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About this organization
Mission
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.
About
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) - PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES RELATED TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS (CHILD CARE TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS). PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE. Programs include: School Readiness provides on-site professional development, mentoring, educational materials and equipment to child care programs in low-income communities. This program helps improve child care teachers understanding of child growth and development which enables them to provide an environment that encourages children's skill development. In addition - there is a director focused component that focuses on business and leadership development. Each year this program works with approximately 1200-1400 children ages birth to five to help them enter school better prepared to succeed. Community Professional Development offers early childhood professional development workshops, seminars, conferences, CPR and First Aid classes to child care center staff, administrators, after school program staff, and family child care providers on Saturdays and occasional weeknights and weekdays. On average 3,500 early childhood educators receive training through this program annually. Early Childhood Management Institute has been designed for the new or experienced child care director interested in acquiring or enhancing management skills. Upon successful completion of the 6-day, 50-hour program, participants are eligible to receive a Child Care Administrators Credential. Additional director-level series and workshops are offered throughout the year focusing on increasing management and leadership capacity. Coaching/Mentoring Certification is designed for anyone who works directly with early childhood teachers to improve their skills-directors, mentors, educational specialists, curriculum specialists, etc. At the completion of this 42-hour course, participants are better equipped to use a strengths-based and reflective approach to helping others grow professionally. The Child Development Associate Course is offered to help child care providers interested in improving their professional status. Camp Fire helps CDA candidates by providing 120 clock hours of early childhood training including creating a portfolio required to apply for the CDA credential. One course session takes place on campus at a local community college where CDA candidates are introduced to the college campus and continued advancement in the profession through higher education. Child Development Center: A Community Demonstration School serves as a professional development and observation site for child care providers, college and high school students, administrators, and educators. Infants and pre-school children are cared for on a daily basis at the Child Development Center, emphasizing quality care, family involvement, and school readiness.In 2018, an overall total of 12,357 adults participated directly in Early Childhood Education programs, impacting over 40,000 children.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Camp fires 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.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Camp fire's promise: young people want to shape the world. camp fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice ... (continued on schedule o)”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is TX.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is 2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76137.
- The non-profit has reported 198 employees on their form for the year 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$29,998.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 31 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1914.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,888,939 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $306,442 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.