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What do we do at the Children's Retreat? 

on Saturday.... 
Children meet at designated spots in the Lower Mainland and at ferry terminals to meet their leaders and the chartered bus for their trip to Camp Fircom. Participants and leaders will arrive at around 3 pm after a quick trip on the water taxi from Horseshoe Bay to Gambier Island, greet other leaders, get settled into their cabins with their leaders, have dinner, connect, sing, play games, and meet the community for the weekend, snack and then off to bed! 
 
​On Sunday... 
Our meals are in the Dining room where we are greeted by our Camp Fircom hosts and are served amazing, yummy food. During the day we will have time for worship, singing, storytelling, workshops (like games and craft activities), a campfire evening program and much more! 
 
On Monday... 
We eat (again!), sing, worship together and say farewell to our amazing community of friends!  After lunch time,  our Water Taxi and chartered bus takes us back to our designated drop off place, ready to be picked up by our families! 
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How do I Register?

Registration is open HERE for children ages 8 to 11 and leaders.  
Registration for participants is $240.00.  This includes all transportation to and from Camp Fircom, meals and accommodation and program fees.  There are bursaries available to all families, as you register, you choose what is required in order for your child(ren) to attend.  You can enter the discount code as you register in our system for 25% off (CODE is 25Hope) or 50% (CODE is 50Peace) If you need 75% or 100% off to be able to come, please contact firstthirdministry@united-church.ca. 

What will I need to bring?  
Your amazing wonderful self, warm clothes, toiletries, face towel,  waterproof coat and boots, sleeping bag and pillow... these are some of the things - you will get a complete list about 2-3 weeks before the event.
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Calling Leaders!

YOUTH TEAM - Join an AMAZING group of youth who support this ministry with children! If you are 15 to 18 years old, love to work with children, interested in supporting a small group of children in a cabin, we would love you to join us! We will have an Online meeting on February 28 and/or March 2 at 6:30PM to 8:00PM. You are required to attend to one of them :)
 

ADULT LEADERS (19 years and up) ​Join us in working within this wonderful ministry with children! Do you love to work with children and are comfortable sharing your faith in meaningful ways then this is the place for you! February 28 and/or March 2 at 6:30PM to 8:00PM. You are required to attend to one of them :)

Click HERE for more information about leadership opportunities.
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  • Home
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Regional AGMS 2023
    • YouthTrek 2023
  • Leader Support & Education
    • Leadership Conference 2023: Anti-Racism Work And Action
    • Leaders Online Gatherings
    • Certificate in Children, Youth & Family Ministry
    • Godly Play Events 2023
    • Art Of Children and Youth Ministry Course
    • Deepening Pastoral Practice Amidst Continuing Pandemic Realities
    • RE-ENTRY with First Third Ministry
    • Spiritual Conversations: Pastoral Ministry with Children, Youth, and Families
    • VST Course Cohort: A Spirituality of Race for First Third Ministry Leaders
    • COVID-19 Aware Guidelines
  • Youth Council
  • Resources
    • Marketplace >
      • Christian Gifts
      • Our Faith@Home Magazines
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Ash Wednesday Ritual
    • Camping Resources
    • Caring for the Soul and Living during COVID-19 >
      • Life at Home resources for all ages
    • Honouring the Earth
    • Reconciliation and Relationship
    • Tips and Ideas for Gathering Online
  • Contact