Going to Firemaker at Camp Barnard, Sooke - http://www.firemaker.org/ - was one of the best decisions of the year. Luckily I was inspired, and got in immediate action to organize funds, time off and borrow almost all the camping gear and a ride from the ferry all at the last minute. Thanks to so much generosity from friends and strangers alike, my son and I made it to this amazing community building survival skills camp out with just one unplanned yet fortuitous detour on the way. Due to a traffic accident, our bus to Twassen was late so we missed the planned 6pm ferry, and therefore our ride from Swartz to Sooke. On the ferry we met a mama and 4 year old who suggested we stay in Sidney and helped me find a cheap hotel to stay in. What a great decision! Though I initially felt stranded by my ride - this is the first trip I've made with my son that isn't to my folks
