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The ministry of Camp Firwood has always been about one thing – providing a setting where people will experience the Biblical message of Jesus Christ. Camp Firwood has been richly blessed by a network of relationships built over many years and by supporters whose lives have been impacted by the ministry and who believe in… Continue reading

Directions

From I-5 North or South; upon entering Bellingham, take the Lakeway Drive exit off I-5 (Exit #253). Turn east (left) onto Lakeway Drive (at the junction of Lakeway and Electric keep to the right). Lakeway becomes Cable Street, then becomes Lake Whatcom Blvd, which travels southeast along the lake. The Sudden Valley Golf Course (about… Continue reading

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About Us

Situated on a mile of Lake Whatcom waterfront southeast of Bellingham, WA, Camp Firwood has been the summer camp of choice for thousands of campers since 1955. Campers choose from a varied menu of activities including classics like sailing, kayaking, climbing, and crafts; along with newer favorites like wakeboarding, outdoor challenges, rock climbing, skateboarding, and… Continue reading

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History

Early in 1954, while looking for an outpost camping spot, Grant Whipple, “Pop” Riley, and Jessie Rogers first became aware of the sandy beaches of what was to become Camp Firwood. In July of that year, a small group of Middle School campers from the Conference Center spent several days camping on the heavily wooded… Continue reading

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