Camp Fircom
Overnight camp on Gambier Island offering outdoor adventure, arts, and community-building activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Fircom's website loads successfully, presenting a clear overview of its programs. The camp has been operating for over 100 years, celebrating its centennial in 2023, indicating a rich history and experience in youth camping. It is a registered non-profit organization. The camp offers overnight programs for various age groups, including 'Explorers' (ages 8-10), 'Adventurers' (ages 11-13), and 'Leaders in Training' (ages 14-16). The website states that all staff undergo criminal record checks and are trained in first aid. Google reviews for Camp Fircom show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the supportive staff, beautiful natural setting, and positive impact on campers' confidence and social skills. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected for a Canadian camp, and no provincial licensing information was readily available on the site.
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Fircom is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2640 Fircom Rd, Gambier Island, BC V0N 1V0, Canada
- Phone: (604) 662-7756
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD. $100 cancellation fee. Sibling discounts available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Fircom
- What ages does Camp Fircom accept?
- Camp Fircom is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Fircom cost?
- Camp Fircom publishes $898/week for the standard session. CAD. $100 cancellation fee. Sibling discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Fircom's hours?
- Camp Fircom runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Fircom?
- Camp Fircom is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Fircom provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Fircom includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Fircom.
- Camp Artaban · Camp Artaban Jr. Junior Co-Ed · Ages 8–12 · $700/week