Today's kids. Tomorrow's leaders.

Camp Fire USA River Bend Council Inc. serves youth and adults in St. Joseph County, Indiana, as well as the greater northern Indiana area and southwestern Michigan. Based in South Bend, Indiana, River Bend Council relies on volunteers, donors, and community support to provide youth programs:

Family Camping Weekend

The family camping weekend at Camp Tannadoonah will be held September 19-21, 2008. Click here for more information about this weekend. If you plan to attend the Family Camping weekend, please download and complete this registration form.

Fall Festival Weekend

The annual Fall Festival at Camp Tannadoonah will be held September 26-28, 2008. This is a great chance for new campers to try out camp, and for returning campers to reconnect with their summer friends! Click here for more information about the Fall Festival. Please download and complete a registration form for each camper who will be attending.

 

Summer Camps

Our two summer camps provide an outdoor growth experience to children across the country. Camp Tannadoonah, our resident summer camp, and Camp Tawanchi, our summer day camp.

Youth Programs

A combination of national programs, such as Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, and local programs, such as our After School programs, Self-Reliance, and Club.

2008 News and Events

Camp Fire Silent Auction

Buffalo Wild Wings, September 5th, 8pm. Contact us for more info!

 

Camp Fire Car Wash

Gurley Leep on Grape Road, September 13th, 11am-3pm. Email Peggy for more information.

 

Family Camp Weekend, Camp Tannadoonah

September 19-21

Come be a kid again! Rent a cabin or pitch a tent...camp is open for families of all ages! Contact us for more info!

Fall Camp, Camp Tannadoonah

September 26-28

Couldn't get enough this summer? Or maybe you want to try it out before you register for next year? A weekend of camp in the fall is just the break you need from the fall school semester. Contact us for more info!

Camp Fire Club's Pumpkin Pancakes Recognized Nationally

As featured on the Home Baking Association website. Get the recipe >