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Why isn’t Firwood offering overnight camp in 2021?

Due to the late notice of guidelines from the state, complications in enacting those guidelines into a quality program, challenges with staff recruiting and changes in leadership we’ve come to the painful conclusion that Firwood overnight camp isn’t something we will be able to offer in 2021.

Why choose Fircreek summer camp?

From swimming & boating on beautiful Lake Whatcom, to sports & games, creative crafts, singing, and all manner of silliness, summer weeks at Fircreek are packed with fun for campers. Located in an ideal setting for a children’s program, Fircreek is dedicated to modeling love and respect for each individual child.

What will happen to the Firwood experience in 2022?

Firwood will be in good hands as the team here will be taking this time to plan and dream about the future while making investments into reopening in 2022. The team will continue the focus on reshaping and reinvigorating our program to make it the best it can be in offering families the full Firwood experience in 2022.

How long is July Camp 2?

Length: 2 weeks. Sunday, July 18 - Friday, July 30. July Camp 2 is a great way to enjoy camp life in a two week time frame, all the while experiencing the energy and excitement through its overlap of Main Camp. This session is packed full of skills development, out-of-camp trips, and special evening programs.

How long is the 5th grade camp?

Grades: 5K-8th. Length: 2 weeks. Sunday, June 13 - Friday, June 25. This session is ideal for older, first-time campers or younger campers who want an experience longer than the one-week Adventure Camp.

Where is Fircreek Day Camp?

Fircreek Day Camp is one of two children’s camps at The Firs in Bellingham, Washington, and is located in a picturesque wooded area within walking distance of its own waterfront property. Fircreek provides a non-stop week of great adventure for children entering grades one through six. From swimming & boating on beautiful Lake Whatcom, ...

What are the activities at Fircreek Day Camp?

At Fircreek Day Camp, there are more activities than there are hours in a day! From tree houses, zip lines, archery, various sporting activities, fabulous arts and crafts, to endless adventure on Fircreek’s own private waterfront, campers will never run out of things to do.

Our Photo Philosophy

Are you curious about our workflow, or have questions about why we do what we do? From cabin pictures, to gallery upload times, we have the answers for you.

View the fun as it happens!

Our dedicated media staff does an outstanding job documenting the Tecumseh experience on a daily basis. Uploading new pictures multiple times per day, follow along with the Camp week by visiting our photo galleries. From the galleries you can also save pictures, and order prints of your favorite photos.

Recap Camp Tecumseh experiences

In addition to photos, our media team also puts together short videos throughout the week highlighting various aspects of the Tecumseh experience.

Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Baked Oatmeal is a Camp Tecumseh classic. Now you can make it at home following our recipe.

Allergy Information

For information regarding allergens and dietary needs, please contact our Food Service Director, Danielle at danielleh@camptecumseh.org, or 765-564-2898.