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Girls’ Getaways: Summer 6-day
Celebrate girlhood with a one-of-a-kind island adventure
Reconnect with yourself, nature, and your peers
Let’s be honest. This summer, reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and nature is more important than ever before. Girls’ Getaways is a relaxed, warm introduction to the world of summer overnight camps for youth who identify as girls. Led by an all-female staff, this experience is designed to help young women get away from the distractions and anxieties of daily life, build self-confidence and resilience, and have a safe space to bond with those who share a similar lived experience.
Together, we’ll explore Vancouver Island, including Victoria and the Juan De Fuca Trail, by biking, hiking, and paddleboarding. Girls’ Getaways also include workshops and mentorship with a special focus on relationship building, social-emotional well-being, positive personal image, and women leadership.
Packing List
DATES
Summer (6 days). Contact us for group registration
AGES
Junior: 11–14, Senior: 14–18, or contact us for a custom group/age range
LOCATIONS
Victoria, Juan De Fuca Provincial Park
PRICES (CAD)
Contact us for an estimate
Deposit: $200.00 CAD + GST
PROMO CODE available!
For select Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants
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Includes: Pre-camp video check-in, online registration and payment plans, 24-7 supervision, high-quality instruction, transportation throughout the camp, lodge accommodation, all meals, group camping gear, and more!
More info: office@firesideadventures.ca
Just a few can’t-miss Girls’ Getaway experiences:
Breathe fresh air and relax in an environment where distractions are replaced by lifelong friendships and memories.
Spread your wings through self-propelled adventure! Explore Victoria, venture along the famous Juan De Fuca trail, and hike to take in the breathtaking ocean vistas.
Increase your self-knowledge, clarify your values, strengthen your decision-making skills and processes, and learn how to set and achieve short and long-term goals.
Learn to cook healthy, organic gourmet food, as well as the basics of front-country camping, temperate rainforest hiking and outdoor cooking.
Encounter British Columbian history, art, and politics in its capital city, Victoria.
Participate in inspiring mini-workshops about sustainability, wellness, and women’s perspectives on leadership
Enjoy a restful, rejuvenating, and all-natural spa day at Oh-la-la Spa
Sunbathe, swim and, paddleboard in the pristine waters surrounding Vancouver Island.
Oh, the places we’ll go
Victoria: Nestled between the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea and the ancient rainforests of Vancouver Island, Victoria is full of surprises. From quirky boutiques to mighty parliament buildings, Indigenous art galleries to urban farms, there’s lots to see and do in British Columbia’s picturesque capital city!
The Juan de Fuca Trail: This famous trail winds through a spectacular mix of old-growth rainforest, biodiverse tidal pools, and both sandy and rocky beaches. Amidst panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Juan de Fuca trail is the perfect place to develop a feeling for backpacking and hiking. The whole trail is an epic, multi-day challenge, so we’ll stick to the first section and leave the rest for future exploration.