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Back by popular demand we will be holding another “ALL CHAMP CAMP COUNSELOR REUNION”.

The event will start at 2pm and end around 8pm.

Date:  Saturday August 24, 2024

Time:   2pm-8pm

Location:  Morgan Hill, CA

Cost:  $20 per person, spouses and kids are invited.

Additional information: Plan on there being group skits, songs, and several other surprises throughout the event. Please wear an old Champ Camp shirt. There are several hotels in the area if you want to stay in town. We are in need of several volunteers for this event.  If you would like to help, let us know. If you have contact with any past counselors, please feel free to pass this information to us.

RSVP BY August 20th along with your current contact phone and email info.Contact Beanie 650-438-9173, SandraEZsmith@gmail.com

Friday, September 13: The NorCal Fire Prevention Officers Association’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament & Banquet will be held at the Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fairfield, CA.

Tuesday, October 8: The SoCal Golf Tournament returns to the Black Gold Country Club in Yorba Linda, CA.

Watch our social media for registration announcements.

In June, we welcomed 112 campers and CITs to our 39^th Champ Camp, held at the Wonder Valley Ranch Resort in Sanger, CA. Throughout the week, campers enjoyed numerous activities, including the fan-favorite visit from Reptile Ron, scavenger hunts, horseback riding, paintball, ropes course, swimming and waterpark activities, and campfires.

Our Senior campers got to attend a special Outcamp which is an overnight experience. Daytime activities included spending time on Shaver Lake where they had an amazing time, riding jet skis, learning how to wakeboard, riding inner tubes, catching some air, and cruising on a boat. For some of our campers, it was their first time trying these activities, and every single one of them had a huge smile on their face! This amazing time was made possible by Camp Edison, Clovis Fire, Fresno Fire, Wind & Fire, Sierra Marina, and Rally Rentals. Their volunteers helped to create unforgettable memories for our Senior group.

The media joined us at Champ Camp on Wednesday, June 12 and shared an interview of the special bond between one of our counselors, Pete, and camper, Julian. It is stories like this that make camp a special experience for our campers and volunteers.

One of the favorite food events at Champ Camp is the annual Chili Cook-Off. This year, we had 14 teams competing. The campers had a great time tasting and voting for their favorites. The 2024 Best Chili went to Fresno Fire Department Local 202. The Best Decorated Booth was awarded to Kings County Firefighters, Local 3747. Both winners received a perpetual plaque to have on display at their station until next year’s event.

Our 2024 teams included: CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire, Central Valley Firefighters Credit Union, Fresno Fire Department, The Massage Clinic, Kings County Firefighters Local 3747, Bakersfield Firefighters Burn Foundation, Visalia Fire Department, The Old Timers, Burn Center, Selma Fire Department, Clovis Fire Department, CPOA: Clovis Police Officers Association, City of Selma Fire Department, and Kingsburg Fire Department.

VIPs from across the Central Valley were treated to a special “Behind the Scenes” look a the magic of Champ Camp. City Officials from Sanger, Clovis, and Fresno along with the members of the Central Valley Corvette Club, the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, and Job’s Daughters got to meet campers, volunteers, and staff that all make the magic happen. Alongside members of the Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, and Santa Maria Fire Departments joined in the Chili tasting getting not only a fun-filled afternoon but the chance to see all their hard fundraising work in action. Thank you to all our generous Community Partners, Donors and Supports, it was our pleasure to share this day with you.