About Us: Our History

1965 - Our organization was established as "Midland Council of Camp Fire Girls."
1975 - Camp Fire is opened up to boys.
1977 - Camp Fire hired its first professional leader.
1980 - Name was changed to "Midland Council of Camp Fire, Inc."
1983 - The Camp Fire on Wheels program was developed.
1991 - First KIDS CARE site was opened at Jones Elementary School in Midland. There are currently seven KIDS CARE sites in Midland
1993 - Name was changed to "Petro Plains Council of Camp Fire, Inc."
1997 - The first Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is celebrated.
1999 - First KIDS CARE site in Odessa was opened at Jordan Elementary School. There are currently five KIDS CARE sites in Odessa.
1999 - The current mission statement is adopted.
2001 - Accepted as a member agency of the United Way of Odessa.
2002 - Name was changed to "Camp Fire USA West Texas Council."

Visit www.campfireusa.org to learn more about the history of our national organization.

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