The heart and soul of Camp Fircom, Kids Camps create communities of belonging and memories to last the whole year.
2024 SENIOR CAMP DATES:
Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024
OR
Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16, 2024
PARTICIPANTS: Campers who completed Grade 5 or 6 in the 2023/2024 school year (Ages 10 to 12)
COST: $695.00 + GST
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Seniors CAMP CHA7ELKWNECH: July 29 - August 2, 2024: MORE INFO
Kids Camp: Senior Camp
Senior Camp includes everything campers loved about Junior Camp at Fircom and adds a couple extra adventurous twists! Many favorite activities from Junior Camp will still be found in this schedule. In addition, senior campers will have the chance to embark on exciting new camp ventures! They also get to stay up until 9:30pm for special late-night programming, and enjoy two waterfront blocks to further develop their canoe and kayak skills in the waters of Howe Sound!
Camp Philosophy
Everything at Camp Fircom is guided by the philosophy of “challenge by choice.” No camper is forced to do any activity that is far outside their comfort zone. Our caring staff foster an encouraging and accepting environment that will provide campers with the tools they need to willingly step (or leap!) out of their comfort zone with greater confidence, knowing that they will be supported regardless of outcome or whether they end up making the leap. It is amazing to watch the growth that is possible in a place that feels safe and fun! The variety of activities at Camp Fircom mean there will be lots for every camper to simply enjoy, and occasionally a little something that allows campers to challenge themselves and develop new skills.
PICK UP & DROP OFF
Checking In/Out
All campers must be signed in & out by their legal guardian, unless we have received written permission in advance.
Boat Departures
Water taxis will begin departing Horseshoe Bay on Monday morning at 9:30am, and will be returning on Friday between 11am and 12 noon (arriving in waves).
Exact times will be sent in an email to all campers, 3-4 weeks before the first day of camp.
**It takes several runs of water taxis to move all campers on and off the island. We ask for patience as campers will be returning from camp on different boats. Camp Counsellors will stay with campers in Horseshoe Bay until the camper’s parents/guardians arrive.
Bus Transportation
Camp Fircom offers a camp bus that picks up and drops off in East Vancouver and West Vancouver to bring campers to/from the water taxis in Horseshoe Bay.
The bus will depart approximately at 8am from Lakeview United in East Vancouver, and 8:30 am from St David’s United in West Vancouver. Exact times will be sent in an email 3-4 weeks prior to the first day of camp. Please watch for this email as it sometimes ends up in spam folders.
If you would like this service, be sure to select it when registering online, or contact us at info@fircom.ca.
SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER EARLY.
COST: $40.00 + GST (round-trip)
Accommodation
Senior campers will stay in either our Cabins or our Sibley tents. Accommodations are all-gendered, so campers can expect to share an accommodation with fellow campers of all genders, gender identities, and gender expressions. This change represents a shift towards making camp a more welcoming and inclusive environment. In order for campers to maintain privacy when dressing, we will continue to have covered changing stations in cabins and next to Sibley tents, as well as private stalls in all of our washroom facilities.
Cabins sleep 12 campers and Sibley Tents sleep 6, plus their Camp Counsellors.
Please ensure that your camper packs warmly, as these accommodations can get quite cool on summer evenings! See the packing list (above) for more information.
Unanswered questions?
Check out our FAQ section or email us at info@fircom.ca
Attending camp Fircom was one of the most worthwhile experiences of the year. My son returned from camp more comfortable in his own skin than I’ve seen in years. He keeps singing the camp songs and we’ve adopted them in our family and love them. Can’t wait to develop the disposable camera pictures!
- Summer Camp Parent, 2018