Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® Timeline

2019

Meet the "Incredibles"

Camp Fire recognized three kids chosen for their resilience, determination, courage, compassion, and joy. They are Ohio fifth-grader Hala Khalil, who has quickly learned English after arriving from Jordan; aspiring drummer Jessica Albertson; and talented baseball player Davy Bradley.

2012

Thrive!

The organization taught kids and teens SEL (Social Emotional Learning) skills via the new Thrive framework, a research-based approach for youth success.

2010

A century of great kids

Camp Fire celebrated 100 years. Participants from coast to coast lit campfires (of course!) at the same time to mark the occasion.

1997

A new day for kids

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® began as a nationwide effort urging adults to write about the awesome children in their lives.

1975

Girls rule! (And so do boys.)

Camp Fire, America's first multiracial, multicultural, and nonsectarian organization for girls, went co-ed. There are now a total of 54 chapters, or "councils."