We believe in fun, in keeping the summer camp spirit of community and play in our lives.We’re not here to fix you, cleanse you or launch you. We think you’re fantastic just the way you are. We’re here to be at summer camp, a place to relax, have adventures and connect.

We believe that great joy can be found in nature and each other. Camp Bonfire is guided by three values.

Invite Create an inclusive community.
At Camp Bonfire, we invite each other to eat together, go for a hike, take a canoe ride, skip rocks on the lake…you get it. Accept or decline, it’s up to you.

Adventure Try something outside of your comfort zone.
Some folks conquer a fear of heights on the rock climbing wall, others take up painting for the first time. For some people spending an hour relaxing in hammock can be a challenge. Whatever your adventure, you’ll find it at Camp Bonfire.

Inspire Be your radiant self.
Want to wear a cape the entire time? Cool. Ready to skip everywhere you go? We’re down. Want to show off your kick-ass listening skills with some new friends at the bonfire? Listen away. When you shine your best self onto camp, others will be inspired to do the same.

Respect yourself and others. Adults of all genders, colors, ages, sexualities, backgrounds and experiences are welcome. We’re looking forward to you joining us in creating a caring and fun community. We also want you to take good care of yourself. If you want to step away and go for a quiet walk in the woods or take a nap by the lake, please do.

Adults only. Only adults 18 or older are permitted to attend this event. So far, our youngest camper was 18 and our oldest 78. No pets or children allowed. Unless your pet or child is a teddy bear.

No technology outside of the designated area. We want camp to be a place that exists in the moment. If you’d like we can securely store your technology for the duration of camp. Don’t worry, we’ll have a great photographer and a number people back home can call in an emergency.

Skip the small talk. Instead, make Large Talk. We believe life is too short for small talk.
Instead of asking questions like “what do you do?” we encourage campers to ask questions like “what’s something that has brought you joy lately?” We’ll have starter Large Talk questions around camp.

Enthusiastic Consent. Camp can be a fantastic place to meet someone that you’re excited to touch. Great! Now find out if that person wants to be touched, by asking. Enthusiastic Consent is verbal, physical and continuous.

No outside drink. If you want to get wasted and play flip cup all day, this isn’t the camp for you. We’ll provide drinks in the evening.

No illegal drugs. Your counselors want to play kickball and write poetry, not feed you orange slices and wait for you to come down. If you break this rule we must eject you from camp.

No smoking outside of the (different) designated area. We’ll have a marked outdoor area for people who need to smoke. Please don’t smoke anywhere else.

No outside food. You don’t want critters and bugs in your cabin. We’ll provide six healthy and filling meals, some drinks in the evening and lots of snacks. Exceptions may be made for people with specific dietary needs.

Camp Bonfire is all-inclusive so that we can leave our wallets behind and all enjoy the same great camp experience that’s focused on what we do and not what we spend. Activities, lodging, meals, snacks, drinks, t-shirt and digital photo downloads are all included.