PREPARATION GUIDE
To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay at camp, carefully read the following information and use the checklist when packing.
GENERAL INFORMATIONRegistration begins at 5:00pm on Sunday and takes about an hour. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes earlier, as there will be no staff available to greet and assist you.
Pick-up is at 11:00am on Saturday. For safety and security reasons, all people picking up campers must show photo ID and be listed as a parent, guardian or approved alternative on the Camper Registration Form.
Laundry is only done on the weekends so be sure to have enough clean clothing for a one week period.
Please label all items with a permanent marker (eg- P.Klose). We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Please call(905)983-8217for camp information or camper inquires. Messages are picked-up and calls returned every day between 7:30pm-8:00pm. Do not call the Jungle Cat World office. It would be appreciated if parents/guardians do not call to inquire about the status of their children. If you don't hear from us, then everything is fine! It is made clear to the campers during orientation that they are allowed to call home if necessary.
WHAT TO BRING
Upon arrival, campers will receive a Safari Zoo Camp shirt. Those items listed underOptional Items must be brought if the camper wishes to participate in that particular activity. It's important that campers bring a sense of ADVENTURE, positive attitude and a willingness to share and learn!
Suggested Clothing:
6-plus sets of underwear and socks / Raincoat/poncho and rubber boots
4 t-shirts and 2 long sleeve shirts / Bathing suit (without zippers!) and beach towel
2 pairs of pajamas / Hat
3 shorts and 3 pants / Sunscreen
2 sweatshirts/sweaters / Sleeping bag and pillow
Warm jacket / Reuseable water bottle
Old pants/long sleeve shirt or coveralls for caving / LED Headlamp
Extra pair of shoes that can get dirty and wet / Knapsack for hiking and day-trips
Hiking boots/sturdy shoes for hiking and zoo work
Toiletries- soap, shampoo, hair brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, bath towel, etc.
All prescription and non-prescription medication must be submitted to staff at registration.
Optional Items:
Musical instrument- guitar, bongo, etc. / Digital Camera
Underwater mask & snorkel / Binoculars for bird watching
Skateboard & helmet / Sandals
Mountain bike & helmet
RECOMMENDATION OF THINGS NOT TO BRING
Some campers may want to bring electronic devices to use during their free time. However, please recognize that there no electrical outlets available in the cabins to charge such devices, so usage will be limited.
Safari Zoo Camp is informal. There is no need for fancy dress clothes
We strongly discourage any jewellery. If earrings must be worn, don't wear anything that dangles
Money (campers are not allowed to visit the Zoo Gift Shop during their stay)
Electronic music and gaming devices, such as: iPod, PS Vita, DS, etc.
Hair styling tools, such as: curling iron, flat iron, hair dryer, etc.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are prohibited to ensure the safety and well-being of the campersandthe animals. The possession of any of these items will result in immediate expulsion from the program with no refund. Campers may voluntarily hand-over any of the below items at the beginning of the session without being penalized. Thank you for your co-operation.
Cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs and/or any medication not listed on the Campers Registration Form
Explosives and/or flammable substances, such as matches, lighters and fireworks
Weapons, including pocket-knives
Food or snacks (some campers have potentially fatal food allergies)
Pets
Cell phones or other electronic communication devices, such as iPhones and Smart Phones.
Last updated: February 23, 2013
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3667 Concession Road 6, P.O. Box 370, Orono, Ontario, L0B 1M0, Canada
(ph) 905-983-8217 • (fax) 905-983-9858
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