The primary funding sources include United Way, Pima County Outside Agencies, Title II funds distributed through the Governor's Office for Children, contributions and events. The Self-Reliance program is an example of how Camp Fire remains current and responsive to the needs of children as our society rapidly changes. Self-Reliance courses teach young people the skills they need to stay safe, to avoid alcohol and drug abuse, to resist negative peer pressure and to be the best they can be. It builds the self esteem of youth who are experiencing negative peer pressure and gives them skills to manage conflict without violence. The program has adults mentoring teens who are mentoring the elementary kids.
Clubs provide age-appropriate activities based on the interests and needs of members.
Children and adults work in partnership making decisions and carrying out club activities. As children move from one program level to the next, their role in decision-making increases. Trained, dedicated adult volunteers supervise clubs. This much-needed program fills a huge void in our community for parents of children with disabilities and their siblings. The teens and parents negotiate their own wages for this service.