Kids Camp: Junior
The heart and soul of Camp Fircom, Kids Camps create communities of belonging and memories to last the whole year.
2024 JUNIOR CAMP DATES:
Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024
Monday, Aug 12 to Friday, Aug 16, 2024
PARTICIPANTS: Campers who have completed Grade 3 or 4 in the 2023/2024 school year
COST: $695.00 + GST
Juniors, Camp Cha7elkwnech : July 29-Aug 2, 2024
Junior Camp
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!
Junior campers participate in a variety of activities that are fun, engaging, and provide an element of challenge. Campers spend part of each day enjoying their “Kids’ Choice” activities with a wide range of options to pick from, while the rest of the day is spent on adventures with their cabin group. This combination encourages campers to balance teamwork and independence in a highly supportive and safe camp environment. Junior campers will also be invited to participate in friendly camp-wide games and all-camp campfires to close out the day.
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.
COST: $40.00 + GST (round-trip)
Accommodation
Junior campers will stay in our cabins. 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 private stalls in all of our washroom facilities.
Cabins sleep 12 campers, 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.
Learn more about Camp Fircom’s accommodations here.
Unanswered questions?
Check out our FAQ section or email us at info@fircom.ca
My 8 year-old daughter (who was very anxious about going to camp and adamant about not going right up until 2 days before) had the time of her life and came home thrilled that she had made 11 new best friends. Thank you Camp Fircom for providing such a wonderful experience!
- Junior Camper’s Parent, 2018