Camp Fircom

06/10/2026

Hope in Átl'ḵa7tsem Howe Sound

What happens when young adults are given the opportunity to connect with the land, water and each other? 🌿🌊

This September, Camp Fircom welcomed a wonderful group of young adults, ages 18–30, for Hope in Átl'ḵa7tsem Howe Sound, a weekend of canoeing, storytelling, cultural learning, gardening, hands-on action, creativity, campfires and community.

From learning about the Howe Sound Recovery Story and native plants to getting our hands dirty removing invasive species, the weekend was full of opportunities to learn, contribute and simply enjoy being together.

Read Emily Mikkola's reflection on this special weekend at Camp Fircom. 💚

Read the story →

Young adults gathered at Camp Fircom on Gambier Island for a weekend of canoeing, cultural learning, gardening, and connecting with land, water and community.

05/10/2026

🍂 Come help us tuck Camp Fircom in for the winter! 🍂
ANNUAL FALL VOLUNTEER WEEKEND
9:30am Saturday, October 24 - 3:30pm, Sunday, October 25.

We welcome your skills, muscles and hard-working spirit!

Team tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Closing down the garden for the winter
- Tightening the bunk bed frames in Craigcroft and Cabins
- Power washing decking and other surfaces
- Deep clean of Upper Jube & Dining Hall
- Wiping down walls and doors
- Chopping/splitting firewood
- Cleaning interior windows

Our expectation will be for participants to volunteer for six hours on Saturday and for 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.

Accommodations will be in Craigcroft, 2 adults per room. Although this weekend is for ADULTS, we welcome teens 16+ with a parent. Please contact us if you'd like to bring your 16-17 yr old, as the registration system is programmed for ages 18 and up.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/camp-fircom/shop/programs/99188

Visit our Volunteer Weekend Webpage for the all water taxi times, what to bring, schedule, and the meals/snacks that will be provided. An email will be sent out 7-10 days prior to your arrival with important details for your time on site: https://camp-fircom.squarespace.com/config/pages

30/09/2026

On September 30, we honour the history and lasting impacts of residential schools and remember the children, survivors, their families, and their communities. This day reinforces the ongoing need for reconciliation and the importance of strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous communities.

Camp Fircom would like to acknowledge that this camp, located on Chá7elkwnech (Gambier Island), is within the unceded, ancestral territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.

We remain committed to learning, listening, sharing, and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation. May this day deepen our understanding and strengthen our responsibility to walk alongside Knowledge Keepers and Elders from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation in an authentic relationship built on respect, humility, and action.

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28/09/2026

A summer of retreats at Camp Fircom 🌲

This summer, Neerava led three very different retreats at Camp Fircom, each with its own unique focus, rhythm and group of participants.

🌿 From the Silence, an adult meditation retreat centred on stillness, awareness and connection with nature.

💙 Alumni Moms Camp, a joyful weekend of swimming, kayaking, painting, archery, reflection, laughter and reconnecting with a beloved place.

🌊 From the Deep, a retreat for women offering a deeper exploration through the Dalian Method™ and the power of authentic community.

Three very different groups. Three very different experiences.

And yet, as Neerava reflects in her new blog, they shared something important: the gift of time and space to slow down, connect, listen inwardly and simply be where we are.

Read “A Summer of Retreats: Three Weekends, Three Ways of Coming Home to Ourselves” on the Camp Fircom website.

https://www.fircom.ca/blog/2026/9/28/a-summer-of-retreats

Perhaps you’re feeling inspired to make some space for yourself. We’d love to welcome you to Camp Fircom in 2027. 🌲🩵

A Summer of Retreats: Three Weekends, Three Ways of Coming Home to Ourselves By Neerava S. Kroeger Community Engagement Director & Retreat Facilitator This summer, along with Mom & Kids Camp, I had the privilege of leading three very different retreats at Camp Fircom: From the S

27/09/2026

There’s something unmistakable about the land and waters around Camp Fircom. The quiet coves, the sweeping treeline, and the way the light moves across the mountains. 🏔️

Here are a few breathtaking moments captured by our campers and guests this summer, a reminder of the beauty, inspiration, and magic that make Fircom such a special place. ✨

Keep us in mind when you’re planning your next gathering. Click the link here to learn more. https://www.fircom.ca/

Community Belonging

08/09/2026

🌲 So... what would you describe Polaris Adventure?

We could tell you about the hiking, paddling, overnight adventures, wilderness skills, campfires and all the ways Polaris challenges teens to step outside their comfort zones.

But we thought we’d ask the experts instead. 👀

“How would you describe Polaris Adventure?”

Their answers?

A little unpredictable.
A lot of adventure.
And apparently... having a pretty great time along the way. 😂

Polaris is designed for teens ready to take on a bigger adventure, build new skills, explore Gambier Island and Howe Sound, and discover what they’re capable of along the way. 🌊🌲

Sometimes the best way to describe camp isn’t with a brochure.

It’s with the kids who experienced it.

💚 Want to help make experiences like Polaris possible? Support our Fircom is Family campaign, volunteer your time, or learn more about upcoming programs by visiting the link in our bio.

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01/09/2026

🌿 Learning is a journey. And knowledge is meant to be shared.

Chiax’tn (Wes) is one of several wonderful Sḵwx̱wú7mesh elders and Knowledge Keepers who share their ways of knowing at Walking with the Squamish, Camp Fircom’s Professional Development Retreat for K–12 educators.

Through stories, teachings and lived experience, these Knowledge Keepers help create a space where educators can listen, learn and reflect on how knowledge is carried forward and shared with the next generation.

Over two days on Chá7elkwnech (Gambier Island), participants will have opportunities to learn from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh elders, educators and community leaders through conversations, workshops and experiences exploring history, language, culture, ethnobotany, stories, and stewardship.

The retreat is hosted by longstanding partners Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School, the David Suzuki Foundation and Camp Fircom, who have been working together since 2015 to create opportunities for learning around conservation, Indigenization, and justice.

Come with questions.
Come ready to listen.
Come ready to learn.

And leave with knowledge, connections, and perspectives you can carry back into your classroom and community.

📅 October 23–24, 2026
📍 Chá7elkwnech (Gambier Island)
🎓 For K–12 educators

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
With only 56 seats available, spaces fill up quickly every year.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and register.


Camp Fircom would like to acknowledge that this camp, located on Chá7elkwnech (Gambier Island), is within the unceded, ancestral territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.

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28/08/2026

Meet Wes, Chiax’tn

For many years, Wes has been an important part of the Camp Fircom community, sharing his knowledge, stories, music and teachings with generations of campers.

In this video, Wes teaches us the true pronunciation of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and shares his own name, Chiax’tn, along with its meaning.

These moments remind us that learning at Camp Fircom is about more than simply participating in an activity. It is about listening, asking questions, learning from Knowledge Keepers, and creating space for Indigenous culture, language and teachings to be shared with the next generation.

We are grateful to Wes for the many years he has spent sharing his knowledge and continue to help campers build deeper connections with culture, community and the land. 🌲

Want to help make experiences like these possible? 💚

Whether you’d like to donate, support Camp Fircom programs, or volunteer your time, there are many ways to get involved.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and join the Camp Fircom community.

05/03/2026

2026 CAMP AVAILABILITY!

We still have some space in a few of our KIDS & TEEN PROGRAMS:
- Scampers (Ages 6-8, Completion of grades 1-2): all three weeks have availability! July 13-17, July 27-31 and Aug 10-14
- Juniors Kids 2, July 27-31 (Ages 8-10, Gr 3-4): 7 spots open
- Senior Kids 3, Aug 10-14 (Ages 10-12, Gr 5-6), 15 spots
- Polaris Adventure 1, July 19-24 (Teens Ages 13-16): - 1 SPOT ONLY
- Polaris Adventure 3, August 16-21: 8 spots. For this week, teens must be 15 years by Dec 31/26. Max 16 yrs.

FAMILY CAMP AVAILABILITY:
- Easter Family Camp: 4 rooms in Craigcroft Lodge still open!
- Q***r Family Camp: 7 rooms in Craigcroft, 3 families in Cabins and 1 Bell Tent is still open.
- Dad & Kids Camp: 2 rooms in Craigcroft, Cabins have space for 4 dads with kids
Summer Family Camp: Bell Tents and Cabins have some availability.

**Learn more about our 2026 Camps on our website: https://www.fircom.ca
**View our Camp Calendar to see all 2026 Camps and Retreats: https://www.fircom.ca/camp-fircom-events-calendar
**TO REGISTER: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/camp-fircom/shop/programs

WE WELCOME YOU!

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24/02/2026

Circle of Love: Single Mom & Kids Retreat - Spotlight

At the recent Circle of Love: Single Mom & Kids Retreat, Fircom Magic unfolded in a beautiful way. Because many families chose not to share photos publicly, we are sharing one story instead. It offers a glimpse into what becomes possible when mothers and children are given time, space, and