Early Education Courses
Advancing Texas Early Childhood Professionals
Quality, Early Education Courses
Camp Fire First Texas has been providing quality, early education workforce development for more than 20 years and has guided generations of Early Education Professionals along their unique career pathway.
All of our instructors are members of the Texas Trainer Registry (TECPDS), courses are recognized by Texas Child Care Licensing for clock hour training and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit requirements. Most classes and courses Camp Fire offers are approved through several Workforce Commissions.
>> See the January, February, March 2026 Course Listing Overview <<
Upcoming Courses
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Register self, ARTPALOOZA, Feb. 21
CourseIn person- Let’s get creative! Explore different art activities you can do in your classroom. This is a hands-on training, so plan to get a little messy. In person at Camp Fire in Fort Worth.
$22
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Register self, Administrator's Credential course - 2026
CourseThis credential meets the education requirement to be a child care director. Class takes place LIVE on ZOOM, Tues. and Thurs. mornings. Pay in full or make weekly payments. Start at any time. Email [email protected] for more details.
$520
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Register self, CDA class- ENGLISH, Mar. 23
CourseThe Camp Fire CDA 120-hour coursework class will use the CDA Council’s CDA book for the age group of the credential. Class meets 20 times, LIVE via Zoom plus CDA portfolio support. Class is Monday eve, 6:30-9:30 pm
$575
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Register self, FREE classroom resources from KERA, Mar. 7
CourseDuring this session, educators will learn about FREE, resources to support their academic instruction. They will have time to explore and develop plans that they can implement as soon as they return to their classrooms. 9-Noon, LIVE on ZOOM.
$18
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Register Self, Working with a child with Autism, Mar. 28
CourseIn person- Autism is a neurodevelopmental spectrum condition that appears in early childhood. There are many challenges that children with ASD encounter in the early childhood learning environment. Come to Camp Fire in Fort Worth, 9-Noon.
$22
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Register self, Lesson Planning, Mar 28
CourseIN Person, at Betty-Lin CDC in Dallas. We will review learning guidelines and share how they connect with lesson planning. Learn how to plan activities that support skill development for children in your class. Earn 3 clock hours
$22
Camp Fire is proud to partner with these early education leaders.
Together we elevate the work of early childhood professionals in North Texas.
Have questions or need to purchase multiple seats for a course?
Email [email protected] or call 817.831.2111, ext. 145.
Cancellation policy
No refunds or credits will be given, but participant substitutions are allowed. To make a substitution, you must contact us in writing 24-business hours before the class you registered to attend begins. To make the request, please email [email protected] with the email address and participant name for the substitution. We are only able to substitute for the same class on the same day. You will receive confirmation of the request, and the new participant will receive class links and details.