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Time to Choose a Summer Camp: How to know what camp is right for Your Kid
Still deciding about summer camp? Here are the key questions parents ask before choosing the right camp for their kid.
firwood1
Mar 192 min read
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How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Kid
You know deciding their summer plans matters.
Will this summer just be time filled… or time that forms them?
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Mar 192 min read
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What Makes a Christian Summer Camp in Washington Different
What if Camp fun went deeper? But what if the fun could lead to something more — the kind of experiences every parent wants their child to have?
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Mar 192 min read
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The Benefits of Summer Camp for kids and teenagers: Confidence, Faith, and Friendship
Every summer at Camp Firwood, we see campers trying to figure out who they are in a world that constantly tells them who they should be.
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Mar 192 min read
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What do Kids Actually Do at Summer Camp: A Typical Day
Wondering what kids actually do at summer camp? Here’s what a typical day at Camp Firwood looks like.
firwood1
Mar 192 min read
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Are Summer Camps Safe? What Parents Should Know.
Safety is the biggest question parents ask about summer camp. Here’s how Camp Firwood keeps campers safe and supported.
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Mar 192 min read
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What Teenagers and Kids Gain From Summer Camp: The Changes Parents Notice
Many parents notice subtle but meaningful changes after summer camp. Here’s what kids gain from a week at Camp Firwood.
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Mar 191 min read
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Is Overnight Summer Camp Right for Your Kid? (What Hesitant Parents Should Know)
Many parents hesitate before sending their kid to overnight camp. Here's how to think through the decision and what growth can come from it.
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Mar 191 min read
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Is My Kid Ready for Overnight Camp? (What Readiness Really Means)
Wondering if your child is ready for overnight camp? Most kids don't arrive fully confident. Here's what readiness actually looks like.
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Mar 191 min read
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Are Overnight Summer Camps Safe? What Parents Should Know
Parents naturally ask about safety before sending kids to overnight camp. Here’s what supervision, staffing, and medical care look like.
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Mar 191 min read
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What If My Kid Is Shy at Summer Camp?
Many parents worry their shy child won’t fit in at overnight camp. Here’s how counselors help campers build friendships from day one.
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Mar 191 min read
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Homesickness at Summer Camp: What Parents Should Expect
Homesickness is one of the biggest worries parents have about overnight camp. Here's how camps support kids through those moments.
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Mar 191 min read
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The Benefits of Overnight Summer Camp for Kids
From confidence to friendships, overnight camp helps kids grow in ways many parents notice immediately after camp ends.
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Mar 191 min read
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What Happens at a Christian Summer Camp? (For Christian and Curious Families)
Camp Firwood is a Christian summer camp that welcomes campers from all no matter what they believe. Here's what faith formation actually looks like.
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Mar 191 min read
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A Day in the life of a camper
What does a day at Firwood actually look like? Every experience at camp is carefully designed with two things in mind: giving campers a FUN experience, and giving campers a meaningful experience! We want every camper to leave Firwood with memories they'll love forever! Morning Each day starts with the typical wake up, shower, and breakfast - no better way to start a day than sitting around the table with your friends! Every meal at camp is done "family style" with each cabi
kelly19687
Feb 263 min read
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Meet the team
Who's driving this boat?? Gonzo Director Accolades: Lake Whatcom Shred Club, President Oscar â„¢ Award winning actor (probably) Knows every song ever performed at Center Stage favorite... Food: Honey-butter Vacation Spot: Firwood Rotterfront Freetime Activity: Wake surfing and skydiving "I love Camp Firwood because of the unique counselor-centered approach to introducing youth to Jesus. The high-octane, activity-driven program sets up a deep relationship between camper & couns
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Feb 232 min read
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A Week of Fun. A Lifetime of Faith.
Campers at Camp Firwood Let's get real for a moment. Summer camp isn't just about activities. It's about transformation. At Camp Firwood,...
kelly19687
Apr 15, 20251 min read
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What's New???
Summer 2024 feels like it just happened yesterday, but the reality is, we've been hard at work planning for Summer 2025! We want to make...
joseph7981
Mar 3, 20251 min read
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