All of Camp Fire USA Lone Star Council's programs:

• serve both boys and girls

• are based on the small group model

• promote "developmental assets" in youth members

• involve community service

• present positive role models for kids

• stress traditional values

• emphasize respect for self, others and the world

• inspire vision

• respect diversity

• are affordable, accessible, safe and reliable

• are contemporary, innovative and FUN!

   The Five Trails

• Trail to Knowing Me

• Trail to Family and Community

• Trail to Creativity

• Trail to the Environment

• Trail to the Future

These are the five areas into which Camp Fire USA divides its national curriculum. Youth involved in Camp Fire are engaged in activities that are each designed to help each child "walk" down one of these trails. In this way, Camp Fire USA seeks to develop the entire child.

      The Eight Healthy Lifestyles

¨ Building Self-Esteem

¨ Staying Healthy

¨ Resisting Peer Pressure

¨ Helping Others

¨ Community Involvement

¨ Improving the Environment

¨ Making the Right Choices

¨ Career Opportunities

These are eight lifestyles that Camp Fire USA's national curriculum seeks to create within youth. Youth involved in Camp Fire are taught the importance of these attitudes, behaviors and skills while also being allowed to develop them. In this way, Camp Fire USA provides today's kids with the opportunity to become tomorrow's leaders.