Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1910.
What is your primary product or service?
Not for profit youth development and service organization.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Wanted youth to learn about service, environment and give them an opportunity to grow.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are co-ed and have been since 1975. Our programs have education outcomes. We encourage youth to find their inner spark.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Are programs are in three locations and we hope to expand our Teens in Action and Day Camp.
What type of payments do you accept?
Fee for service and funding from grants.
Which areas do you service?
Suburban Cook, DuPage, Kendall, Will, Kane.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Camp Fire Illinois Prairie is a local not for profit that is part of a National. organization
What are your hours of operation?
Office hours - Monday through Friday. 9 am to 4pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment is when children who were in Camp Fire programs as youth place their children in Camp Fire programs because they valued the experiences they had.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
There are no failures, only opportunities to learn from.