Troop CampfireDirect messages in Campfire are private conversations between specific participants. Use them to follow up with a parent about a specific Scout, coordinate privately with a committee member, or answer a question without broadcasting to the whole troop.
How to send a direct message
- Open troopcampfire.app or the Campfire mobile app.
- Tap the chat icon in the top app bar. This opens the Conversations page.
- Tap + and choose New Group.
- Pick a single member to start a private one-on-one conversation. (Pick more than one to create a small group message.)
- Type your message and send. The conversation stays in your Conversations page so you can return to it anytime.
Privacy
- Direct messages are private to the participants only
- Troop leaders cannot read conversations between other members
- Both participants receive a push notification (if they have Message Notifications enabled in Account Settings → Notifications) when a new message arrives
Need to reach everyone?
For messages that should go to the whole troop or a group, use announcements instead. See Send an announcement to your troop.