CAMPFIRE ACROSS AMERICA 

This July, Ys across the country are coming together for Campfire Across America, a one-night
nationwide celebration of connection, community, and belonging.    

On July 22, 2026, YMCAs across the country will host campfires—real or symbolic— as part of our 175th anniversary celebration. Gather your community, share stories, reflect, and make memories that will resonate far beyond your Y.   This toolkit is designed to help your Y promote Campfire Across America in your local community. Use and adapt the materials below to fit your voice, audience, and setting ; outdoors or indoors, real or symbolic. If people are gathering with intention, it counts.

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM

Locations:

• Arvada-Duncan
• Aurora
• Littleton
• Southwest
• University Hills-Schlessman

Please check back for more details.

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