Camp Firwood - The Firs
Camp Firwood offers Christian-based overnight summer camp experiences for youth in Bellingham, WA, focusing on spiritual growth, outdoor activities, and comm...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Firwood (thefirs.org/firwood) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying adherence to recognized industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The Firs, which operates Camp Firwood, is a Christian organization with over 70 years of experience in camping ministry, indicating a well-established and experienced operation. The camp offers overnight programs for various age groups, emphasizing spiritual development alongside traditional camp activities like watersports, ropes courses, and arts. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and receive training. Google reviews for 'The Firs' (which includes Camp Firwood) show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's faith and the quality of the staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Camp Firwood - The Firs is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 8–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 4605 Cable St, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Multi-tiered pricing based on activities chosen.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Firwood - The Firs
- What ages does Camp Firwood - The Firs accept?
- Camp Firwood - The Firs is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Firwood - The Firs cost?
- Camp Firwood - The Firs publishes $850/week for the standard session. USD. Multi-tiered pricing based on activities chosen. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Firwood - The Firs's hours?
- Camp Firwood - The Firs 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.
- Is Camp Firwood - The Firs accredited?
- Yes — Camp Firwood - The Firs is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Firwood - The Firs?
- Camp Firwood - The Firs is operated by a faith-based organization, with 70 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 Firwood - The Firs provide lunch?
- Camp Firwood - The Firs does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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