Event Calendar
Walking with the Squamish, Professional Development Retreat: K-12 Educators
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 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, David Suzuki Foundation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School and Camp Fircom
Oct 3rd Registration Update: Almost full - please join waitlists
Fircom Culinary Retreat
savour…
a beautiful fusion of food & nature
in a nourishing culinary getaway Facilitated by our very own Head Chef, Brent Sebela
This retreat will include a 4-course gourmet meal upon your arrival Friday evening, with preferred wine pairings!
Enjoy this valuable opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a journey of flavour, creativity and connection!
There is a maximum of 8 participants for this specially curated retreat experience.
Along with your very special menu for the entire weekend, programming includes:
Canning and pickling workshop with Chef Brent Sebela
Cinnamon bun baking workshop with Isabelle Wick
Pyrography wood burning art sessions with Kathryn Beals (create your own charcuterie board!)
Cheers from the Nov/24 Culinary Retreat!
Circle of Love - Single Mom & Kids Retreat
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.
Easter Family Camp
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.
Going Deeper, Transformative Retreat
Work in a deeper way with the Dalian Method to transform more unexpressed thoughts and feelings trapped in the body into freedom, joy and creativity! The exploration is endless and is always exciting, liberating and clarifying.
This weekend is for anyone who has some experience in using the Self-Healing Dalian Method, and wishes to dive deeper into transforming what is holding you back from living your BEST most AUTHENTIC life! During this retreat, Neerava will also be using yoga and voice exercises to open the body in preparation for Dalian Method sessions.
From the Deep, Retreat for Women
Understanding And Transforming Self-Sabotaging Patterns
From The Deep…
DISCOVER YOURSELF
in a totally new way
SHINE A LIGHT
on limiting beliefs, conclusions and patterns so they can be understood and transformed.
with the Self-Healing Dalian Method
Walking with the Squamish, Pro-D Retreat - Post-Secondary
Are you a post-secondary educator or organization leader interested in learning more about Indigenous education, culture and ways of knowing, directly from Squamish elders and facilitators?
Hosts:
Longstanding partners the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School, The David Suzuki Foundation, and Camp Fircom.
Interactive and engaging seminars in Squamish Nation history, language, ethnobotany, culture, stories and stewardship in a welcoming, encouraging outdoor-education setting
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.
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!
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, 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!
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.
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.
REGISTRATION PORTAL
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.
From the Silence, Meditation Retreat
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
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!
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, 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!
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.
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.
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.
M&K Alumni Moms Camp!
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!
Teen Camp 3
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!
Senior Kids Camp 3
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 3
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!
Scamper Camp 3
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.
Polaris Adventure 3
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.
Summer Family Camp
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.
Walking with the Squamish, Professional Development Retreat for K-12 Educators
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 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, David Suzuki Foundation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School and Camp Fircom
REGISTRATION OPENS LATE AUGUST, 2026
Summer Family Camp
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.
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.
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, 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!
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)
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!
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.
Polaris Adventure 3
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 Kids Camp Chà7elkwnech
Walking with Skwxwù7mesh at the Village of Chá7elkwnech.
Camp Chá7elkwnech (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 Chà7elkwnech
CAMP SUZUKI AT CHÁ7ELKWNECH - ADULT PROGRAM
An adult program immersed in an intergenerational week of summer camp dedicated to building a profound connection with the Skwxù7mesh 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.
Senior Kids Camp Chà7elkwnech
Walking with Skwxwù7mesh at the Village of Chá7elkwnech.
Camp Chá7elkwnech (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 Chà7elkwnech
Walking with Skwxwù7mesh at the Village of Chá7elkwnech.
Camp Chá7elkwnech (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).
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 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.
THIS CAMP IS FULL, registration closed.
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!
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.
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, 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!
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)
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!
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!
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.
Easter Family Camp
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.
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
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 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School, The David Suzuki Foundation, and Camp Fircom.
Interactive and engaging seminars in Squamish Nation history, language, ethnobotany, culture, stories and stewardship in a welcoming, encouraging outdoor-education setting
MARCH 17 UPATE:
Craigcroft: Full - Join Waitlist
Cabins: 21 spots open - REGISTER NOW
From the Deep, Retreat for Women
Understanding And Transforming Self-Sabotaging Patterns
From The Deep…
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 You…
Facilitated by:
Neerava S. Kroeger
March 15 update: FULL Join Waitlist
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 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, David Suzuki Foundation, Sea to Sky Outdoor School and Camp Fircom
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 27, 2024
Healing Art & Sound Retreat
Healing Art & Sound Retreat
Facilitated by Josue Soriano & Neerava S. Kroeger
For: Adults 19+ (Maximum 12 Participants)
Sept 20th Update: Only 1 spot open
From the Deep, Retreat for Women
Understanding And Transforming Self-Sabotaging Patterns
From The Deep…
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 You…
Facilitated by:
Neerava S. Kroeger and TBA
Sept 20th update: 1 spot remaining
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.
Summer Family Camp
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.
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!