Info To Know

Please read through this information as you prepare to send your camper to Camp Firwood this summer. If you have any questions please go to FAQ’s or contact us here.

Things to Bring

The following is a list of recommended items to bring to camp. Make sure that you label all of your camper’s clothing. Not responsible for lost or stolen items.

  • Bible
  • Pen/pencil
  • Swimsuit – (NO two piece or bikinis)
  • Sleeping bag and pillow
  • Rain Jacket
  • Extra shoes and Long Pants (Rock Climbing and Paintball)
  • Towel and toiletries
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Sunscreen and bug repellent
  • Camp appropriate clothes

If you are registered for Paintball:

  • Please pack clothes that can get dirty (or even stained) and that provide extra padding
  • Long pants and closed toed shoes are required to play
  • A heavy hooded sweatshirt is recommended

Things Not To Bring:

  • Electronic Devices – iPod, MP3 Player, Cell Phone
  • Illegal Drugs, Alcohol or Tobacco
  • Weapons
  • Valuable Items

Honey Hut

The Honey Hut is Firwood’s Camp Store. It is opened daily during Free Time (2-3 hours) and has a variety of candy and beverage options as well as t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, critters, water bottles and other merchandise. We recommend a deposit of $40. You can add money up until the end of Opening Day at 3:00pm. Payments can be made by check, cash or credit card.

There are no emergency items at the Honey Hut, such as toothbrushes, sunscreen or bug repellent. Please pack accordingly.

It is Camp Firwood tradition that on the last day of camp, there is no limit to what can be purchased. If you do not want your camper to purchase lots of candy, please budget accordingly. Our staff is not responsible to limit their spending on the last day of camp. Please do not send cash to camp.

Care Packages and Mail

Campers love to receive mail! This is also a good way for campers to feel connected to home while they are away at camp. Ideas: letters (inside or instead of the care package), homemade cookies, candy and snacks, small cabin favors/treats, small and inexpensive toy items (no electronics, please).

We, request that you bring your package/mail (only 1 per camper, please) to Opening Day Check-In. There will be a table at Check-In for camper mail. We ask that your box be no larger than a shoe box. To help cut down on the amount of time it takes to hand out the camper mail and to allow campers more time at their favorite outdoor activities, we will no longer hold daily letters for staff to hand out each day of the week. If you want your camper to receive mail every day, please put all letters/items in your one shoe box for your camper to open daily.

Due to the rising number of peanut and tree nut allergies, we request that no nut products be included in your camper’s package. Thank you for your understanding.

Lost and Found

Please label all of your campers clothing items. Lost and Found is shown before campers leave on the last day of camp and is also at the field on closing day. Please call the Firs Office with a detailed description at 360-733-6840 if your item cannot be found.

Daily Schedule

The following is an example of a typical schedule of activities at Camp Firwood. For Junior Camp, the 15 minutes before each meal is reserved for hand washing.

8:00 – Wake Up
9:00 – Breakfast
9:30 – Cabin Cleanup
10:00 – First Hour – Activity Class
11:00 – Break
11:15 – Second Hour – Activity Class
12:15 – Break
12:45 – Lunch
1:15 – Third Hour – Free Time
2:45 – Fourth Hour – Free Time
4:00 – Cleanup
4:15 – Bible Study
5:30 – Dinner
6:15 – Evening Program
8:30 – Centerstage
9:30 – 10:30 – Bed Time [dependent on age group]

Food Service

All meals at Firwood are served Family Style. Our kid friendly meals are served with a balanced diet in mind. Due to the prevalence of nut allergies, we do not serve peanut products during any of our meals. We also ask that you do not send nuts in any care packages. If your camper has any dietary restrictions, please inform us and we will discuss some potential options. We may ask that you provide substitutions to compliment your camper’s nutritional needs.

Medications

All medications need to be checked into the Health Aid on Opening Day. Each camper will be notified daily to take their medications. Counselors will be notified of each of their campers medications and allergies. Medications must be in the original prescription bottle; medications in baggies or other containers will not be accepted.

Phoning or Visiting

We are fully conscious of our great responsibility to care for your camper. In the case of any emergency, either physical or otherwise, you will be notified promptly. Consequently, we do not allow personal phone calls, either incoming or outgoing, or personal visitation during the camp session due to the interruption to the schedule and the effect on camper morale. If a serious concern arises, you may contact the camp director to discuss the situation.

Inappropriate Behavior

Camp Firwood reserves the right to send campers home for inappropriate behavior at the parent(s) or guardian(s) cost, and without refund. The safety and security of our guests is always of the highest priority.