Alumni Moms Camp!

Returning Again In 2027
Welcome All Alumni Moms!

A weekend of Fabulous Fircom for Alumni Moms that previously attended Mom & Kids Camps.

Date: Fri-Sun, August 6-8, 2027

Your Hosts:
Terra McKenzie and Neerava S. Kroeger

2027 Cost: TBA

Accommodation:
Cottage: Double Occupancy (2 per room)
Maximum 12 participants.

Registration Opens November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 aM

LINK TO REGISTER

A New Tradition Began in 2025!

Moms, are you ready for dock jumping again?

How about paddling and hiking in the splendour of Halkett Bay?

A morning dip in Gambier’s tranquil waters or a moonlight swim? An evening at Campfire Rock sharing stories & singing camp songs?

Even some of your classic camp programs like Tie Dye, Water Colour Painting, Farm to Fork & Archery!

(2027 registrants will be invited to request their favourite programming).

Join us for a rejuvenating weekend with some of those moms with whom you created so many happy memories!

RECONNECT with other Aumni Moms while embracing the natural beauty of Gambier Island. EXPERIENCE the joy of paddling Halkett Bay again and/or hiking to the Bluffs. ENJOY refreshing swims in Fircom’s picturesque surroundings. Savour delicious meals from our special retreat menu providing the perfect fuel for your adventures. This weekend is dedicated to fostering connections, sharing stories, and creating lasting memories in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Revisit the magic of Camp Fircom at the best time of year!

Terra and Neerava look forward to sharing another memorable Alumni Moms weekend with you to unwind, enjoy the great outdoors and reminisce about days gone by amidst Gambier’s splendour.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Friday: Connection - Laughter - Joy!

Arrive on Friday afternoon and take a moment to settle into your accommodation. Allow yourself to unwind with a refreshing swim, basking in the warmth of the sunshine. Then, put on your fave camp clothes and gather on the sunny Cottage deck to reconnect with fellow Fircom moms. Delight in appetizers and beverages followed by a Scrumptious dinner around the dining table. Cheers! Get your favourite playlists ready!

After dinner, immerse yourself in the beauty of your surroundings with a leisurely stroll around the property to rekindle fond memories of days gone by. To end the evening, circle up under the moon and stars for camp songs and storytelling at Campfire Rock.

Saturday: unwind In the Great Outdoors!

Start your day with an activity of your choice! Perhaps a refreshing ocean swim, a morning wander to the Gazebo to enjoy the fragrance and music of the forest, or maybe a cozy sleep-in. A hearty breakfast will be waiting in the dining hall—and with Alumni Moms, there’s always plenty of joyful chit-chat over morning coffee!

You’ll then have the option to join a morning activity (e.g. kayaking, hike to The Bluffs) or simply relax around camp.

After a tasty lunch in the dining hall, you can choose from a couple of optional afternoon activities (to be confirmed with 2027 registrants):

Activity #1: Tie Dye Extravaganza? Water Colour Painting? We’ll see what we come up with for 2027. You get to send in your requests!

Activity #2: Archery
Because we know you still love it!

Enjoy some free time, however you wish: dock jumping - relaxing with other moms on the beach or enjoying quiet time in the peaceful forest with a friend or two.

Late Afternoon: Before dinner, join Neerava for some Yin Yoga or an active meditation.

Evening: Dinner & dessert in the dining hall, followed by free time connecting in community and with beautiful Fircom. Perhaps even an evening paddle!

Before bed, nurture your body and quiet your mind with a relaxing guided meditation with Neerava. In our 2026 Alumni Moms Camp, both evenings ended with a few moms experiencing a moonlight swim in the bioluminescent waters, filled with giggles and awe.

Sunday: Forest Meditation, Halkett Bay and Garden Time!

Begin your day grounded and refreshed with a peaceful forest meditation, feet on the grass, breathing in the gift of nature. After breakfast, perhaps a lovely paddle or hike in Halkett Bay, soaking up the sunshine and the laughter with friends. Or maybe it’s time in the Garden!

Lunch will be followed by some unhurried time to relax, chat and enjoy the site and time together. If it’s hot - maybe one more swim!

Before boarding the water taxi back to the mainland, we’ll gather for our traditional closing circle… a time to reflect, share, and carry home the sweetness of new memories made at Fircom.

The water taxi will depart around 4:00 or 4:30pm.

The whole weekend will move at a “go-with-the-flow” pace—just as it should.

WHAT TO EXPECT

getting to/from camp

Arrival & Departure:

We are sure you remember the drill! Meet your group of alumni moms at end of the dock near the white shed with the red roof.

2027 Water Taxi Times (TBC):
Depart Horseshoe Bay on Friday, August 6, 2027 at 4:30pm
Depart Fircom on Sunday, August 8th, 2027 at 4:15pm
Exact times will be confirmed in the group email, sent 3-4 weeks prior to camp.

Parking:

We highly recommend taking public transit or being dropped off in Horseshoe Bay (or carpool!) to avoid the hassle of finding parking. If you need to park, the following lots are available:

Lions Tiddlycove Parking ($10/day, cash only): This parking lot is a 20 min walk from the Horseshoe Bay Public Dock up under the highway. Very limited space.
BC Ferries Parking ($20-$25/day): These short-term and long-term parking lots are centrally located in Horseshoe Bay village but can quickly fill up on weekends.

Cancellation Policy:

Once payment has been made, there is a $100 cancellation fee up until 30 days prior to the start of the retreat. With fewer than 30 days notice, there are no refunds. If there is a medical emergency, a positive COVID-19 test, or illness with a doctor’s note with less than 30 days notice, then a camp credit minus a $100 cancellation fee will be applied to the account, to be used within one year. NOTE: Credit can be used by anyone living in the same household.