CAMP FIRE USA was founded in 1910 by Charlotte Gulick and her husband, Luther Gulick, M.D., as the first nonsectarian organization for girls in the United States. Authorities on child health, education and recreation, Mr. and Mrs. Gulick wanted to provide girls with an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and find pleasure in new challenges.



In 1975, Camp Fire expanded its programs to include boys. In 1992, the organization changed its name to Camp Fire Boys and Girls to emphasize the organization's new coed focus. With the new century, our organization has chosen a new name - Camp Fire USA. Our mission statement is "Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders". Over 46% of Camp Fire USA current members are boys.     Charlotte & Luther Gulick



A nonprofit youth development organization, Camp Fire USA currently serves more than 650,000 boys and girls nationwide. The organization hopes to serve more than 1 million youth by the year 2005. Councils serving hundreds of communities throughout the United States comprise the Camp Fire USA organization, whose National headquarters are located in Kansas City, Missouri.