Located on Gambier Island in British Columbia, Canada, Camp Fircom curates outdoor programming that focuses on providing unique experiences for participants. We celebrate the outdoors and an outdoor lifestyle, in the fresh air of our 120-acre waterfront property.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
We are a place where…
Everyone Deepens Relationships,
Feels Safe and Welcome, and
Experiences Joy and Wonder.
Upcoming Events
Welcome one and all …
Over the course of your stay, 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.
PAUSE. REFLECT. GO DEEPER.
What Is This Retreat All About?
A Guided Weekend Of Structured Self-Inquiry For Women Ready To Look Beneath The Surface. Open To New And Returning Attendees.
From the Deep is a small, intimate retreat for women who feel ready to engage in deeper self-reflection.
Welcome one and all …
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.
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.
Welcome one and all …
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.
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.
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!
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!
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 Camp is a fantastic way to engage with the best that Fircom has to offer! As one of our classic "Kids Camp" programs, it’s 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!
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.
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!
FROM THE SILENCE
Meditation Retreat for Adults
48 hours of Resting Inside, Observing Your Breath, Forest Bathing, Deep Relaxation, Silent Paddling on Halkett Bay, Meditative Hikes, Nourishing Food, Releasing Tension, Observing your Thoughts, Connecting to Your Authentic Being.
Maximum 12 Participants.
Facilitated by Neerava S. Kroeger - 25 years experience leading meditation and inner exploration
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!
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 Camp is a fantastic way to engage with the best that Fircom has to offer! As one of our classic "Kids Camp" programs, it’s 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!
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.
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.
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.
WE WELCOME YOU HOME TO FIRCOM!
Connection - PLAY - paddling - hiking - Cottage BBQ - hanging out on the Cottage deck in the sunshine - stargazing - dock jumping?? - dessert on the dock! - yoga/meditation - BEing in the trees - nurturing friendships - rekindling fond memories!
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!
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 Camp is a fantastic way to engage with the best that Fircom has to offer! As one of our classic "Kids Camp" programs, it’s 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!
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.
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.
Welcome one and all …
Over the course of your stay, 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.
Summer Camps
We host summer camp programs for kids, youth and families. Campers get to experience off-grid, sustainable living while participating in a variety of sports, games, crafts, songs and water activities. It’s living the good life!
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Latest News:
Off-Season-Get-a-ways
Did you know that Fircom is open year-round? Even during the chilly winter months, there is always something special happening at Fircom. Whether it's cozying up by the crackling fireplace, admiring the glistening snow-covered mountains, or walking through the quiet forest, every moment spent at Fircom during winter is filled with enchantment!
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Work With us
If you’re keen on living sustainably and helping others learn how, then we’d love for you to get involved with us at Camp Fircom. We often offer employment and volunteering opportunities, or you can participate in fundraising events.
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I had such a wonderful time. The staff was awesome and the location was beautiful. I can not speak highly enough of the food!! It was so delicious and wholesome.
- Stephanie Broder
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‘I so appreciate the whole staff so much, the food was so good and kitchen staff wonderful!’.
- Jen Cunnings, STAW congregational retreat, 2026
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"Our grandson has just returned from another wonderful camp. Thank you for creating this little piece of heaven on earth."
- Camper Grandparent & Donor - 2025
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It was our first time, and a great experience! Looking forward to coming back next year!"
- James Coldridge, Family Camp, 2023
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"I want to share my gratitude with the Fircom Team for providing the students with such great experiences. My son just loved his time there - he raved about every activity. Thanks for bringing the fun to an already gorgeous setting."
- Nechia DeKryger, Outdoor School, 2023
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"A quick note to say a big thank you! Marcus really enjoyed his first official camp experience and can't wait to go again next year. He had nothing but good things to say - great experience, coupled with the new friends and awesome counsellors made for a memorable trip."
- Tracy Louis, Polaris Adventure Camp, 2023