“This is the only camp I’ve been to that I didn’t want to quit by day 2.”
“It was great getting to talk, think, and learn with your heart. After this camp, I feel really safe and I love my body.”
Summer 2025 is finally here!
In all Fire & Flower programs, we create a space of radical acceptance for girls and gender-diverse youth. We celebrate the ways we are both unique from each other and unified in our shared experiences & concerns. Participants are supported to explore the joys and challenges that come with growing up in a fun, judgement-free environment while learning skills such as leadership. This is a LGBTQ2SIAP+ inclusive and we welcome gender-diverse youth.
Each of our 4 empowerment camps delve into different themes and topics surrounding adolescence and young womanhood/adulthood. Each camp balances learning with relevant crafts, and a daily dose of nature time. We also provide space for vulnerability and openness with our daily heart circles.
We keep groups small with only 6-12 participants to maximize connection & intimacy. It’s like a 5-day sleepover without actually sleeping over!
A parent or significant adult is asked to join us Friday afternoon for some special facilitated connection time. Please make arrangements to join us for this meaningful afternoon. Exact time provided upon registration.
Our camps are named after birds of the Pacific Northwest to honour their relevance and symbolism to the Coast Salish peoples on whose unceded land we base our operations.
Hummingbird Camp (10-12 yo)
Hummingbirds are messengers of joy, friendship, playfulness and beauty.
- Examining stereotypes and body positivity
- Navigating friendship and power dynamics
- Creating a culture of dignity and respect for all
Kingfisher Camp (10-12 yo)
Kingfisher birds symbolize right timing, moving forward in life and abundance.
- Physical developments and emotional shifts at this time in life
- The diversity of anatomy in different bodies (female, male, intersex)
- An in-depth look at menstruation
Blue Heron Camp (12-14 yo)
Blue herons represent patience, elegance and grace.
- A deep dive into media’s portrayal of the female form
- Seeing the real beauty in diversity
- Creating new media that reflects body love and positivity
Owl Camp (12-14 yo)
Owls teach us about intuition and wisdom, foresight and sacred knowledge.
- Gender identity, sexuality and attraction
- A model for healthy intimate relationships that includes values, emotions, knowledge, the body and communication
- Sex: consent, boundaries, self- and shared pleasure
- Safety: sexting and pornography
There are no prerequisites to any of the programs.
Important: Space is limited and registration will be confirmed based on interest and availability. At this time, there is no deposit or registration fee, however all participants are expected to commit to attending the full week of camp (barring extenuating circumstances to encompass any additional challenges for families).
All applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee and participants will be notified by June 13, 2025 (possibly later for August camps).
We acknowledge the financial support of the province of British Columbia.
Summer 2025 Schedule!
Applications have closed for Summer 2025, but please feel free to contact us if you would like to be put on a waitlist for any of our camp weeks.
All camps* run: 9 am – 3 pm each day
*Weeks 4 & 8 run: 10:30am – 4pm
Cost: $450 (Free)
Donations encouraged and welcome
If you are unable to donate, your family will NOT be excluded from participating in our camps. Note our camps do not include snacks or meals.
Please limit your application to only ONE camp for Summer 2025.
Click on each week to apply!
Dates: June 30, July 2, 3 & 4 (4 days)
Theme: Hummingbird (10-12 yo)
Location: Trout Lake Community Centre
Dates: July 7-11
Theme: Hummingbird (10-12 yo)
Location: PearlSpace Whistler Drop-In Centre
Note that this camp will be co-facilitated by our wonderful friends at PearlSpace
Week Three: Applications Closed
Dates: July 14, 15, 16 & 17 (4 days)
Theme: Hummingbird (10-12 yo)
Location: North Shore Unitarians, West Vancouver
Week Four: Applications Closed
Dates: July 21 – 25
Theme: Blended/Kingfisher (11-13 yo)
Time: 10:30am – 4pm
Location: North Shore Women’s Centre, North Vancouver
Note that this camp will be co-facilitated by our wonderful friends at North Shore Women’s Centre. Registration also managed by NSWC.
Week Five: Applications Closed
Dates: July 28 – August 1
Theme: Kingfisher (10-12 yo)
Location: Gibsons Farm, Gibsons, BC
Dates: August 5, 6, 7 & 8 (4 days)
Theme: Kingfisher (10-12 yo)
Location: West Point Grey Community Centre
Week Seven: Applications Closed
Dates: August 11 – 15
Theme: Blue Heron (12-14 yo)
Location: West Point Grey Community Centre
Week Eight: Applications Closed
Dates: August 18 – 22
Theme: Blended/Kingfisher (11-13 yo)
Time: 10:30am – 4pm
Location: North Shore Women’s Centre, North Vancouver
Note that this camp will be co-facilitated by our wonderful friends at North Shore Women’s Centre. Registration also managed by NSWC.
Week Nine: Applications Closed
Dates: August 25-29
Theme: Kingfisher (10-12 yo)
Location: Lake Park Society, Cumberland
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director Jenn Petersen at jenn@fireandflowergirls.org
“My daughter has grown into her power with the help of these camps. She has carried her confidence into every aspect of her life in school, friendships and activities. It has been beautiful to watch it happen.”“
“Normally it is so hard to get her up in the mornings but this week was a breeze! She is excited and feels so much more confident in herself and her abilities.“
“This was spectacular for my neurodivergent daughter who was excited for camp each day and came home wanting to share what she had learned. She made wonderful connections, had a ton of fun, and learned about such important topics.“