Camp Fire Early Education

?? We’re officially halfway through the DFW Favorites voting period! ?? We believe in the power of community, and that’s exactly why we do what we do. From unforgettable summers at Camp El Tesoro to life-changing programs that support North Texas youth, we’re honored to be nominated for Best Summer Camp AND Best Nonprofit Organization in DFW Favorites 2025! ? How to vote: ?? Best Nonprofit: VoteDFWFavorites.com → Services → Nonprofit Organization → Camp Fire First Texas ?? Best Summer Camp: VoteDFWFavorites.com → Education → Summer Camp → Camp Fire First Texas Let’s keep the momentum going—tag a friend to remind them to vote, and let’s get those votes! ??? #DFWFavorites #VoteCampFire #CampFireFirstTexas #CampElTesoro #DFW #NonprofitOrganization #SummerCamp #CampFireFw

?? It's Week 2 of the DFW Favorites voting period! ?? Help us claim the title of Best Summer Camp AND Best Nonprofit Organization by voting before time runs out! ??? ?? Vote for Best Nonprofit: ?? VoteDFWFavorites.com → Services → Nonprofit Organization → Camp Fire First Texas ?? Vote for Best Summer Camp: ?? VoteDFWFavorites.com → Education → Summer Camp → Camp Fire First Texas Every vote counts, and we’re so grateful for your support! Make sure to share and spread the word! ?? #DFWFavorites #VoteCampFire #CampFireFirstTexas #CampElTesoro #DFW #NonprofitOrganization #SummerCamp #CampFireFw

This is your friendly reminder to make sure you submit your daily vote for Camp Fire for DFW Favorites 2025, every vote counts! ? Best Nonprofit: Go to VoteDFWFavorites ?? Services ?? Nonprofit Organization ?? Vote Camp Fire First Texas ? Best Summer Camp: Go to VoteDFWFavorites ?? Education ?? Summer Camp ?? Vote Camp Fire First Texas You can vote once a day, every day until March 7. Help us secure the win! Thank you for your support! ???? #DFWFavorites2025 #CampFireFirstTexas #CampElTesoro #Nonprofit #SummerCamp #CampFireFw

Reach out to your child’s teacher before the end of the year. Pete Geren, president of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, explains how an end-of-year parent-teacher conversation can make a difference for Tarrant County families. Go Beyond Grades: https://lnkd.in/gfxqaj7f #LetsGBGTarrant #GoBeyondGrades #TarrantCounty #FortWorth #DFW #FWISD #CampFIreFirstTexas #CampFireFw #Nonprofit

We need your vote! ??? Camp Fire First Texas is up for Best Nonprofit, and Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro is in the running for Best Summer Camp in the DFW Favorites 2025 Contest! Starting today you can vote once a day, every day until March 7. Help us secure the win by heading to VoteDFWFavorites.com and selecting our names in both categories. Let’s do this! ?? #CampFireFirstTexas #CampElTesoro #DFWFavorites #SummerCamp #Nonprofit #CampFireFw

Spreading the Love & Celebrating Success! ???? ? This #ValentinesDay, we’re sharing the love by celebrating Connie Wilson. She’s one of our Early Ed apprentices and our first Early Childhood Educator III to receive her bachelor’s degree! We couldn’t be more proud! Hear about her journey and what this milestone means to her. ???? ? #ECEApprenticeship #EarlyEducation #EarlyEducationApprentice #EducationMatters #ChildCare #PreK #CampFireFirstTexas #CampFireFw #Nonprofit

Congrats Connie! ?? We've got big news from our Early Education Apprenticeship Program! We're celebrating Connie Wilson, our very first Early Childhood Educator III graduate to earn her bachelor's degree! Connie recently received her bachelor's from Tarleton State University—one of our amazing higher ed partners! Connie’s hard work and dedication got her to this huge milestone, and we couldn’t be more excited for her. We even stopped by to celebrate with some gifts! ??? Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing a special interview where Connie talks about her journey! You won’t want to miss it. #EarlyEducation #ChildCare #ECE #EducationMatters #CampFireFirstTexas #CampFireFw #Nonprofit

BOGO Alert!?? For February only, we’re offering a special Buy One, Get One deal on two of our online trainings—Music & Movement and Process Art! When you purchase one, you’ll get the second FREE, giving you both trainings for just $22—a 50% savings! Don’t miss this chance to expand your early education toolkit with engaging, hands-on strategies that spark creativity and active learning. Register before it's too late: https://lnkd.in/gb5P9y7W #EarlyEducation #EarlyEd #OnlineTraining #EarlyEducationCourses #CampFireFirstTexas #CampFireFw #Nonprofit

?? Shoutout to Our Returning Board Members! ?? We’re thrilled to continue working with the amazing leaders who are returning to the Camp Fire First Texas Board of Directors in 2025! Their continued commitment to our mission ensures we can keep creating opportunities for North Texas youth. ?? Let's give a round of applause to our returning board members: Josh Cottle, Laurie Garner, Simeon Henderson, Erma E. Lee, Shane Mudge, Vanna Ngo, Patrice Parks, Isa Pena-Keller, Laura Power, Drew Ruiz, and Trudy Sanders. Brian Miller, President & CEO, shared his appreciation: “Our Board of Directors is instrumental in driving the mission of Camp Fire forward, and we are honored to work alongside such outstanding individuals to invest in the future of North Texas youth.” We are so grateful for their continued leadership and support! ?? #CampFireFirstTexas #BoardOfDirectors #Leadership #CommunitySupport #YouthDevelopment #NorthTexasNonProfit

?? Meet Our 2025 Executive Committee! ?? We’re excited to introduce the Camp Fire First Texas Board of Directors Executive Committee for 2025! These dedicated leaders bring expertise, passion, and a commitment to making a difference for North Texas youth. ?? 2025 Executive Committee: ? Chairman: Lisa Mares – City of Dallas, Section Chief, Economic and Community Development, General Counsel Division ? Vice Chair of Administration: Jay Jackson – Senior Manager, AMM Political Strategies ? Vice Chair of Financial Development: Clay Hooper – Director, Product Management – Tech Ops, American Airlines ? Vice Chair of Planning: Michelle Crim – President, Dynamic Development Strategies ? Treasurer: Jason M. McMillan – Senior Manager – Alternative Investment Consultant, Charles Schwab ? Secretary: Will Jung – Vice President – Energy Finance, BOK Financial We’re grateful for their leadership and the impact they’ll make this year! ?? Join us in celebrating their dedication to Camp Fire First Texas. #CampFireFirstTexas #ExecutiveBoard #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #CampFireFw #NonProfit