Camp Fire USA

Youth Advisory Cabinet

Camp Fire USA believes that youth leadership is very important. Because of that, Camp Fire established a national youth advisory group in the late 1980’s. This advisory group is known as the Youth Advisory Cabinet (YAC).

YAC serves in an advisory position to the national staff and national board of trustees. It also acts as the voice for all Camp Fire USA youth.

Activities and responsibilities of YAC members include:

	Discussing issues that are important to teens
	Helping to plan Camp Fire USA events, such as the Camp Fire USA National Leadership Conference and the National Youth Forum
	Consulting with national staff and national youth board members on youth issues
	Representing Camp Fire USA at local and national events and with other organizations
	Each Camp Fire USA youth who meets basic qualifications is encouraged to apply to become a member of YAC

Cabinet Composition

YAC is made up of teen leaders from across the country. Currently, the cabinet includes 12 teens from the general Camp Fire USA population.

Create your own local Youth Advisory Cabinet

Youth Advisory Cabinet 2010 

	Emily Cotter, Sunshine Council, YAC Chair
	Justin Berl, Portland Metro Council
	Warren Chapline, Tejas Council
	Heather Crain, Green Country Council
	Kayla Hensley, Central Coast Council
	Molly Johnson, Sunshine Council
	Lauren Lampe, Adahi Council
	Taylor Marts, Southwest Louisiana Council
	Mary Milton, Mt. Hood Council
	Jackson Pritchett, Balcones Council
	Anastasia Wroblewski, Patuxent Area Council
	Ana Zeek, Central Puget Sound Council

Term of Office

The term of office for YAC members is two years, beginning January 1 of each year. Teens may serve no more than two, two-year terms.

Basic Qualifications

Youth must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for membership on the Youth Advisory Cabinet: 

	Be between the ages of 16 and 21
	Have leadership skills and experience in Camp Fire USA programs that serve the community
	Have a minimum of two years of experience in Camp Fire USA immediately prior to application
	Make a two-year commitment to YAC
	Be a free-thinker and communicate well
	Have a passion for Camp Fire USA

Application Process

The YAC application process occurs each fall. Camp Fire USA National Headquarters announces appointments at the end of the year. If you’re a Camp Fire USA member and interested in applying for a YAC position, contact your local council for an application.

If you’re not a member of Camp Fire USA, contact your local council to get involved today! If you can’t
find a Camp Fire USA council near you, e-mail info@campfireusa.org or contact DD Gass in the national
teen program department at 800-669-6884, ext. 2004, or e-mail dd.gass@campfireusa.org.