{"id":873601,"date":"2026-03-01T17:46:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/?post_type=sponsored&#038;p=873601"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:54:10","slug":"light-the-fire-within-at-this-snohomish-county-summer-camp","status":"publish","type":"sponsored","link":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/sponsored-content\/light-the-fire-within-at-this-snohomish-county-summer-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Light the fire within\u2019 at this Snohomish County summer camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Fire offers vital support, skill-building and fun, outdoor experiences\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For generations, summer camp has been a cherished tradition for many youth. But for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campfiresnoco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Fire Snohomish County<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the mission extends beyond typical outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This non-profit organization offers a vital network of support, connection and growth for the younger community, striving to give \u201ckids the opportunity to connect to the outdoors, themselves and others.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This mission transforms the camp experience from a simple summer getaway into a journey where children and youth can build personal development and practical skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating on a 185-acre forest, wetland and waterfront site in Snohomish County, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campkilloqua.org\/?_gl=1%2Agu395m%2A_ga%2AMTc5NTg0NDU4NC4xNzcwOTE5MTcy%2A_ga_H7XTCYG21M%2AczE3NzE4NjY0MjMkbzMkZzEkdDE3NzE4Njc2NTIkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camp Killoqua<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves children from kindergarten through high school with a diverse range of day and overnight camps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCamp Fire is more than just a place to send your kids. We offer essential community support, scholarship opportunities and unique outdoor experiences,\u201d says Jeremy Gregersen, Camp Fire Snohomish County Executive Director.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to traditional camp activities like archery, hiking and boating, Camp Kiloqua operates specialty programs that address critical community needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Inclusion Camp <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provides a supportive environment for youth with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, ensuring all children have a chance to explore and learn new skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Camp Willie <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers a safe space for grief support and counseling for kids who\u2019ve lost a parent or a close loved one. This camp is staffed by both traditional outdoor counselors and volunteers, and joined by professional grief counselors and psychologists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur camps allow the kids to get away from their screens, spend time outdoors in a place where they are truly supported,\u201d Gregersen says. \u201cGiving kids a scheduled time to play outside helps build structure and routine and gives them time to connect with their peers and mentors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the summer months, Camp Fire Snohomish County utilizes its facilities for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campkilloqua.org\/outdoor-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for school groups and dedicated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/campkilloqua.org\/leadership-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership Programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for youth organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These retreats focus on teamwork, communication and critical thinking, helping students build practical life skills within a small-group setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/campfiresnoco.org\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserve your spot today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to join them for a fun-filled summer! You can also register for any clubs or programs by contacting <\/span><a href=\"mailto:club@campfiresnoco.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">club@campfiresnoco.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more information, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/campkilloqua.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">campkilloqua.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 425-258-5437.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":873866,"template":"","sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-873601","sponsored","type-sponsored","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sponsored\/873601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sponsored"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/sponsored"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/873866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=873601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"sponsors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sponsors?post=873601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}