Event Calendar
Spring Family Camp
Welcome one and all β¦
Over the course of your stay, you and your family can enjoy relaxing days filled with walks and hikes in the forest, participation in three traditional camp activities (i.e., Archery, Paddling, Tie-Dye, Soapstone Carving, etc.), spending time in the garden and snacking on Tuck Shop homemade baked goods and thirst-quenching drinks.
Dad & Kids Camp
A weekend at Camp Fircom gives dads an opportunity to connect with their kids and teens while enjoying a variety of fun and engaging programs on offer. Dad, Kids & Teens Camp is a blend of structure and choice, giving families a chance to play, relax, discover, and learn together, while also allowing dads time to hang-out with other dads.
Senior CIT (Counsellor in Training)
Designed for teens who are interested in being employed as Camp Counsellors at Fircom in the future, this program provides teens with an opportunity to develop leadership and facilitation skills, as well as skills that will help them successfully work with staff, volunteers and cabin groups of children!
Scamper Camp
For kids who have completed Grades 1 and 2 (ages 6 to 8)
A safe and incredible introduction to the joys of summer camp!
From the get-go, your scamper will be safe, supported and having age-specific fun rooted in wonder, imagination & story! Our goal during this Monday to Wednesday adventure is to help your scamper transition from parent-supported fun to independent, explorative and thoughtful adventure.
Junior Kids Camp
Junior Camp is a fantastic way to engage with the best that Fircom has to offer! As one of our classic "Kids Camp" programs, itβs chock full of sunny, summer adventure. Archery, kayaking, canoeing, arts & crafts, campwide field games, swimming at the beach, intertidal exploration, forest adventures, and more! Each day is packed full of opportunities to have fun and bond with a community where each camper can truly be who they are!
Senior Kids Camp
All the fun of Junior Kids Camp with an added level of adventure and depth. Start to learn some of the outdoor skills that are built on in Teen Camp and Polaris Adventure!
Participants: For kids who have completed Grades 5 and 6 (ages 10 to 12)
Teen Camp
Teens who completed Grades 7 through 9 in the 2022/2023 school year will have a chance to enjoy some of their favourite experiences from Kids Camp while engaging with an increased level of challenge and unique age-specific programming!
Polaris Adventure 1
An introductory leadership camp with a focus on outdoor adventure, combining the best of camp based programming with new opportunities for teens to challenge themselves and discover their own resilience.
Junior CIT (Counsellor in Training)
Designed for teens who are interested in being employed as Camp Counsellors at Fircom in the future, this program provides teens with an opportunity to develop leadership and facilitation skills, as well as skills that will help them successfully work with staff, volunteers and cabin groups of children!
Mom, Kids and Teens 1
Mom, Kids & Teens Camp are all about balance. In this week-long experience at Camp Fircom, moms (and aunts, cousins & grandmas!) are given an opportunity to connect with their children (and teens) in a magical, natural setting, and take time for themselves to slow down and smell the cedar trees.
Our most popular program at Camp Fircom, Mom & Kids camps create communities of belonging and memories to last the whole year.
April 16 Update: This week is FULL with waitlists for all accommodations. We recommend joining waitlists only if your summer plans are flexible, as we will likely have one or two last minute cancellations that waitlisted moms most often do not accept.
Farmhouse: 7 moms on waitlist
Cottage: 10 moms on waitlist
Craigcroft: 19 moms on waitlist
Cabins: 7 moms on waitlist
Sibleys: 4 moms on waitlist
Junior Kids Camp CHΓ7ELKWNECH
Walking with SkwxwΓΉ7mesh at the Village of ChΓ‘7elkwnech.
Camp ChΓ‘7elkwnech (pronounced cha-ULK-nach) is offered in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, Ayes Men Men, and the Squamish Nation. This camp is for Juniors, Seniors, Teens and Adults (Camp Suzuki Adult Program).
Senior Kids Camp CHΓ7ELKWNECH
Walking with SkwxwΓΉ7mesh at the Village of ChΓ‘7elkwnech.
Camp ChΓ‘7elkwnech (pronounced cha-ULK-nach) is offered in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, Ayes Men Men, and the Squamish Nation. This camp is for Juniors, Seniors, Teens and Adults (Camp Suzuki Adult Program).
Teen Camp CHΓ7ELKWNECH
Walking with SkwxwΓΉ7mesh at the Village of ChΓ‘7elkwnech.
Camp ChΓ‘7elkwnech (pronounced cha-ULK-nach) is offered in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, Ayes Men Men, and the Squamish Nation. This camp is for Juniors, Seniors, Teens and Adults (Camp Suzuki Adult Program).
Camp Suzuki at CHΓ7ELKWNECH
CAMP SUZUKI AT CHΓ7ELKWNECH - ADULT PROGRAM
An adult program immersed in an intergenerational week of summer camp dedicated to building a profound connection with the SkwxΓΉ7mesh territory, the ocean, plants, animals, songs, language, and peoples. Led by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous facilitators, this week at camp is about taking action to foster reconciliation through building relationships.
Polaris Adventure 2
An introductory leadership camp with a focus on outdoor adventure, combining the best of camp based programming with new opportunities for teens to challenge themselves and discover their own resilience.
Mom, Kids and Teens 2
For moms or other female caregivers, kids that have completed Kindergarten through to completion of Grade 6 (Ages 5 to 12), and teens who have completed Grades 7 through 10. Our most popular program at Camp Fircom, Mom, Kids and Teens Camps creates communities of belonging and memories to last the whole year.
Scamper Camp
For kids who have completed Grades 1 and 2 (ages 6 to 8)
A safe and incredible introduction to the joys of summer camp!
From the get-go, your scamper will be safe, supported and having age-specific fun rooted in wonder, imagination & story! Our goal during this Monday to Wednesday adventure is to help your scamper transition from parent-supported fun to independent, explorative and thoughtful adventure.
Junior Kids Camp
Junior Camp is a fantastic way to engage with the best that Fircom has to offer! As one of our classic "Kids Camp" programs, itβs chock full of sunny, summer adventure. Archery, kayaking, canoeing, arts & crafts, campwide field games, swimming at the beach, intertidal exploration, forest adventures, and more! Each day is packed full of opportunities to have fun and bond with a community where each camper can truly be who they are!
Senior Kids Camp
All the fun of Junior Kids Camp with an added level of adventure and depth. Start to learn some of the outdoor skills that are built on in Teen Camp and Polaris Adventure!
Participants: For kids who have completed Grades 5 and 6 (ages 10 to 12)
Teen Camp
Teens who completed Grades 7 through 9 in the 2022/2023 school year will have a chance to enjoy some of their favourite experiences from Kids Camp while engaging with an increased level of challenge and unique age-specific programming!
Summer Family Camp
Welcome one and all β¦
Over the course of your stay, you and your family can enjoy relaxing days filled with walks and hikes in the forest, participation in three traditional camp activities (i.e., Archery, Paddling, Tie-Dye, Soapstone Carving, etc.), spending time in the garden and snacking on Tuck Shop homemade baked goods and thirst-quenching drinks.
From the Deep, Retreat for Women
Understanding And Transforming Self-Sabotaging Patterns
From The Deepβ¦
This introspective retreat is a journey of self-discovery to find the masks we wear, the reasons why we carry them, and the lessons they have come to teach us, so that we can transform them. The roots of these patterns are in the unknown, stored in the body, so how do we find them?
Read On To Discover If This Retreat Is For Youβ¦
Facilitated by:
Neerava S. Kroeger and TBA
Registration opens May 15. 2024
Due to the nature of this introspective retreat there is a maximum of 12 participants. Accommodation will be in our beautiful 6-bedroom (2 per room) cottage, overlooking the water, surrounded by the beauty of Gambier Island.
Walking with the Squamish, Pro-D Retreat for Educators, K-12
Are you an Elementary or Secondary School educator interested in learning more about Indigenous education, culture and ways of knowing, directly from Squamish elders and facilitators? If you are, this professional development retreat is for you!
Hosts:
Longstanding partners the SαΈ΅wxΜ±wΓΊ7mesh (Squamish) Nation, David Suzuki Foundation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School and Camp Fircom
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 27, 2024
From The Heart, Retreat for Moms
Terra, Sophia and Neerava are really looking forward to offering this cozy winter retreat! Time to pause, reflect, laugh and fill our cups to overflow! It will include fun, social times for connection, yin yoga, gentle hatha, time for creativity and self reflection, meditation, Neerava's nourishing crystal singing bowls and live music during a Heart & Soul Spa, a campfire, start gazing and time in the forest.
Walking with the Squamish, Pro-D Retreat for Post-Secondary Educators
Are you a Post-Secondary educator interested in learning more about Indigenous education, culture and ways of knowing, directly from Squamish elders and facilitators? If you are, this professional development retreat is for you!
Hosts:
Longstanding partners the SαΈ΅wxΜ±wΓΊ7mesh (Squamish) Nation, David Suzuki Foundation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School and Camp Fircom
April 19 Update: REGISTRATION CLOSED
Craigcroft Lodge (double occupancy): FULL
Cabins (6-8/cabin): a few spots available
From the Deep, Retreat for Women
Understanding And Transforming Self-Sabotaging Patterns
From The Deepβ¦
This introspective retreat is a journey of self-discovery to find the masks we wear, the reasons why we carry them, and the lessons they have come to teach us, so that we can transform them. The roots of these patterns are in the unknown, stored in the body, so how do we find them?
Read On To Discover If This Retreat Is For Youβ¦
Facilitated by:
Kindi Dulai-Gill and Neerava S. Kroeger
March 17 update: Only 1 spot remaining! Registration closes March 29.
Due to the nature of this retreat there is a maximum of only 12 participants. Accommodation will be in our beautiful 6-bedroom cottage, overlooking the water, surrounded by the beauty of Gambier Island.
Easter Family Camp
Welcome one and all β¦
Over the course of your stay, you and your family can enjoy relaxing days filled with walks and hikes in the forest, participation in three traditional camp activities (i.e., Archery, Paddling, Tie-Dye, Soapstone Carving, etc.), spending time in the garden and snacking on Tuck Shop homemade baked goods and thirst-quenching drinks.
Spring Volunteer Weekend
We welcome your skills, muscles and hard working spirit for our annual spring volunteer weekend!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, enjoy time in nature, and eat delicious meals! A campfire on Saturday evening (complete with S'mores!) will also be offered.
Throughout the course of the weekend, we will be working together in community to accomplish a number of tasks that will prepare us for the upcoming operating season. Some tasks we will engage in together (i.e., wiping down watercraft and carrying them down to Canoe Cove). For others, we will form teams to 'divide and conquer'!
Team Tasks will include, but not limited to:
Cleaning windows
Tidying up and weeding in the garden
Tightening the bunk bed frames in Craigcroft and Cabins
Wiping down walls and doors
Putting together our new furniture in Upper Jube
Fixing the stairs leading to the breezeway of Cabins 5 & 6
Trail maintenance
Power washing decking and other surfaces
Dinner will be ready for you upon your arrival on Friday, and meals and snacks will be provided through to lunch on Sunday.
We ask participants to volunteer for six hours on Saturday and three hours on Sunday morning. The rest of the time will be set aside for relaxing and enjoying time in nature and with one another.
FEBRUARY 13th UPDATE: REGISTRATION IS TENTATIVELY FULL. We are still hoping for some volunteers with construction skills, and have saved a few spots offline for this purpose. Please contact Neerava info@fircom.ca to register if you can help with this.
From the Heart, Retreat for Moms
Engage, Explore, Enjoy!
Option to stay an extra day
Registration now closed.
Walking with the Squamish, Pro-D Retreat for Educators
Are you an educator interested in learning more about Indigenous education, culture and ways of knowing, directly from Squamish elders and facilitators? If you are, this professional development retreat is for you!
Hosts:
Longstanding partners the David Suzuki Foundation, the SαΈ΅wxΜ±wΓΊ7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Camp Fircom
Option to stay until Sunday 1:30pm, October 22
UPDATE SEPT 21st: This retreat is 99% full. Soon waitlisting.
Family Camp 3
Welcome one and all β¦
Over the course of your stay, you and your family can enjoy relaxing days filled with walks and hikes in the forest, participation in three traditional camp activities (i.e., Archery, Paddling, Tie-Dye, Soapstone Carving, etc.), spending time in the garden and snacking on Tuck Shop homemade baked goods and thirst-quenching drinks.
Family Camp 2
NEW DATE! Due to our long waitlists, we found a way to add one more Family Camp weekend to our summer camp calendar.
You and your family can enjoy relaxing days filled with walks and hikes in the forest, participation in traditional camp activities (i.e., Archery, Paddling, Tie-Dye, Soapstone Carving, etc.), spending time in the garden and snacking on Tuck Shop homemade baked goods and thirst-quenching drinks. Nights can be spent stargazing and snuggling up around a cozy campfire.
Families of all kinds are invited to book with us for Family Camp. This includes couples, single-parent families, 2SLGBTQI+ families, extended families (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) and other households (i.e., roommates, families that have βmergedβ households, etc.).
Alumni Adult Camp
To celebrate Camp Fircomβs centennial (100 years!), we are hosting an adults-only weekend full of your favourite Camp Fircom activities, story telling, fun, and connecting with the environment, people, and spirit that make Fircom so magical and meaningful.
Camp CHΓ7ELKWNECH
Walking with SkwxwΓΉ7mesh at the Village of ChΓ‘7elkwnech.
Camp ChΓ‘7elkwnech (pronounced cha-ULK-nach) is offered in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, Ayes Men Men, and the Squamish Nation. This camp is for Juniors, Seniors, Teens and Adults (Camp Suzuki Adult Program).
Camp Suzuki at CHΓ7ELKWNECH
CAMP SUZUKI AT CHΓ7ELKWNECH - ADULT PROGRAM
An adult program immersed in an intergenerational week of summer camp dedicated to building a profound connection with the SkwxΓΉ7mesh territory, the ocean, plants, animals, songs, language, and peoples. Led by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous facilitators, this week at camp is about taking action to foster reconciliation through building relationships.
Polaris Adventure 2
An introductory leadership camp with a focus on outdoor adventure, combining the best of camp based programming with new opportunities for teens to challenge themselves and discover their own resilience.
Mom, Kids and Teens 2
For moms or other female caregivers, kids that have completed Kindergarten through to completion of Grade 6 (Ages 5 to 12), and teens who have completed Grades 7 through 10. Our most popular program at Camp Fircom, Mom, Kids and Teens Camps creates communities of belonging and memories to last the whole year.
Senior Kids Camp 2
All the fun of Junior Kids Camp with an added level of adventure and depth. Start to learn some of the outdoor skills that are built on in Teen Camp and Polaris Adventure!
Participants: For kids who have completed Grades 5 and 6 (ages 10 to 12)
Junior Kids Camp 2
Junior Camp is a fantastic way to engage with the best that Fircom has to offer! As one of our classic "Kids Camp" programs, itβs chock full of sunny, summer adventure. Archery, kayaking, canoeing, arts & crafts, campwide field games, swimming at the beach, intertidal exploration, forest adventures, and more! Each day is packed full of opportunities to have fun and bond with a community where each camper can truly be who they are!
Scamper Camp 2
For kids who have completed Grades 1 and 2 (ages 6 to 8)
A safe and incredible introduction to the joys of summer camp!
From the get-go, your scamper will be safe, supported and having age-specific fun rooted in wonder, imagination & story! Our goal during this Monday to Wednesday adventure is to help your scamper transition from parent-supported fun to independent, explorative and thoughtful adventure.
Teen Camp 2
Teens who completed Grades 7 through 9 in the 2022/2023 school year will have a chance to enjoy some of their favourite experiences from Kids Camp while engaging with an increased level of challenge and unique age-specific programming!
Polaris Adventure 1
An introductory leadership camp with a focus on outdoor adventure, combining the best of camp based programming with new opportunities for teens to challenge themselves and discover their own resilience.
Mom, Kids and Teens 1
Mom, Kids & Teens Camp are all about balance. In this week-long experience at Camp Fircom, moms (and aunts, cousins & grandmas!) are given an opportunity to connect with their children (and teens) in a magical, natural setting, and take time for themselves to slow down and smell the cedar trees.
Our most popular program at Camp Fircom, Mom & Kids camps create communities of belonging and memories to last the whole year.
Scamper Camp 1
For kids who have completed Grades 1 and 2 (ages 6 to 8)
A safe and incredible introduction to the joys of summer camp!
From the get-go, your scamper will be safe, supported and having age-specific fun rooted in wonder, imagination & story! Our goal during this Monday to Wednesday adventure is to help your scamper transition from parent-supported fun to independent, explorative and thoughtful adventure.
Senior Kids Camp 1
All the fun of Junior Kids Camp with an added level of adventure and depth. Start to learn some of the outdoor skills that are built on in Teen Camp and Polaris Adventure!
Participants: For kids who have completed Grades 5 and 6 (ages 10 to 12)
Junior Kids Camp 1
Junior Camp is a fantastic way to engage with the best that Fircom has to offer! As one of our classic "Kids Camp" programs, itβs chock full of sunny, summer adventure. Archery, kayaking, canoeing, arts & crafts, campwide field games, swimming at the beach, intertidal exploration, forest adventures, and more! Each day is packed full of opportunities to have fun and bond with a community where each camper can truly be who they are!
Teen Camp 1
Teens who completed Grades 7 through 9 in the 2022/2023 school year will have a chance to enjoy some of their favourite experiences from Kids Camp while engaging with an increased level of challenge and unique age-specific programming!
Polaris Expedition
Let the Expedition begin! This program is open to teens with an interest in enhancing the development of their leadership and paddling skills.
C.I.T. Leadership
Designed for teens who are interested in being employed as Camp Counsellors at Fircom in the future, this program provides teens with an opportunity to develop leadership and facilitation skills, as well as skills that will help them successfully work with staff, volunteers and cabin groups of children!
Dad, Kids and Teens Camp
A weekend at Camp Fircom gives dads an opportunity to connect with their kids and teens while enjoying a variety of fun and engaging programs on offer. Dad, Kids & Teens Camp is a blend of structure and choice, giving families a chance to play, relax, discover, and learn together, while also allowing dads time to hang-out with other dads.
Alumni Family Camp
Bring your children and partners for a weekend of Fircom Magic. An easygoing blend of structure and choice, giving your family a chance to play, relax, reminisce and make new memories!
Mindful Movement Retreat
Welcome to the Mindful Movement Retreat with Liz and Crystal! The creators and facilitators, Liz Bradley and Crystal Smith, bring the Mindful Movement Retreat to you. Crystal, a long time and old school Fircomer in collaboration with her best friend, Liz, have created their Mindful Movement Workshop as a weekend retreat. In partnership with Camp Fircom, the retreat will include a few camp favourites, such as paddle-boarding, kayaking, and guided nature hikes. Mindful Movement workshop and offerings will include yoga, meditation, intention setting, ceremony, music and creative crafting.
