Registration begins at 5:00pm on Sunday. Pick-up is 11:00am on Saturday.
Laundry is done only 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)983-8217 for camp or camper inquires. Messages are picked-up and calls returned every day between 7:30pm-8:00pm . DO NOT call the Zoo 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. Thank-you.
WHAT TO BRING: Upon arrival, campers will receive a Safari Zoo Camp shirt. Additional shirts can be purchased. Those items listed under OPTIONAL 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:
OPTIONAL:
6-plus sets of underwear and socks
Musical Instrument- guitar, bongo, etc.
4 t-shirts and 2 long sleeved shirts
Baseball glove
2 pairs of pajamas
Skateboard & Helmet
3 shorts and 3 pants
Mountain Bike & Helmet
2 sweatshirts/sweaters
Underwater mask & snorkel
Warm jacket
Digital/Film Camera
Old pants and long sleeved shirt for caving
(please avoid disposable cameras)
Extra pair of shoes that can get dirty and wet
Nature reference books: trees, birds, etc.
Hiking boots/sturdy shoes for hiking and zoo work
(eg- Lone Pine or Peterson Field Guides)
Raincoat/poncho and rubber boots
Binoculars (birdwatching)
Bathing suit (without zippers!) and beach towel
Coveralls for experienced cavers
Hat
Sandals
Sunscreen
Prescription medication (submit to staff at registration)
Sleeping bag and pillow
Reuseable water bottle or canteen
LED Headlamp (instead of a flashlight)
Knapsack for hiking and day-trips
Toiletries- soap, shampoo, hair brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, bath towel, etc.
DO NOT BRING: Many of the following items are prohibited to ensure the safety and well-being of the campers and the animals.
Safari Zoo Camp is informal. There is no need for fancy dress clothes
We strongly discourage any jewellry. If earrings must be worn, don't wear anything that dangles
Money (campers are not allowed to visit the Gift Shop)
Cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs and/or any medication not listed on the Registration Form
Registration begins at 5:00pm on Sunday. Pick-up is 11:00am on Saturday.