by Camp Phoenix Staff | Jun 17, 2021 | Blog
The following article appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of Thacher, the magazine of The Thacher School. To view the original article, click here. How Tyfahra Singleton CdeP 1996 went from hating camping to running a summer camp for Oakland’s youth. What kind of work...
by Camp Phoenix Staff | May 7, 2021 | Blog
Our executive director Dr. Tyfahra Milele was a guest on a recent webinar hosted by All Stars Helping Kids, where she gave her thoughts on what it takes to make a real impact with youth from low-income and underrepresented communities. All Stars Helping Kids is one of...
by Camp Phoenix Staff | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
When you think about saving the environment, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably the term that is all over the news at least once or twice a day: “climate emergency.” But let’s admit it: That’s a scary term. And the first pictures that probably pop...
by Camp Phoenix Staff | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Making students spend hours online for remote classes during the COVID-19 pandemic is perfectly normal and it won’t have any effect on kids’ mental health…said no one ever. We get it: This health crisis is a challenge for everyone, but especially for young people in...
by Camp Phoenix Staff | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog
We recently got the opportunity to interview James Edward Mills, a well-known freelance journalist and an independent media producer who focuses on the outdoors. We’re sure you’ll enjoy this interview because Mills is not just any regular journalist. He...
by Camp Phoenix Staff | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog
This year’s report focuses on the impacts made during the 2020 fiscal year, including the success of our virtual camp, how our organization helped a former camper transform into an influential camp counselor, a spotlight on our donors, a message from the...
