Over the years our camp has prided itself in mutual trust developed between the campers and the staff.
We operate on a free and open system of supervision,
but if rules are broken, then staff and campers talk SERIOUSLY to resolve
the problem. We’re all here for a good time and for that reason,
certain common sense rules must be followed. We look forward to a great,
fun-filled camp!
[1] Possession or consumption of illegal drugs or alcohol will
not be tolerated. We have a 100% no-tolerance policy. Parents
will be called and offending campers sent home without refund.
[2] The hotel accommodation must be respected as though it is your own
home. If the room or contents are damaged in any way, the damage
will be charged to the campers, and in the case of willful damage, the
offender will be dismissed from camp. There will be an additional charge
if extra housekeeping is required for filthy rooms.
[3] Campers must be in their assigned rooms by 10 pm and
during the evening room checks unless the camp supervisor gives specific
permission.
[4] Any behavior considered as a safety hazard to self or others
will not be permitted, and may result in campers being sent home.
[5] The camp will not take responsibility for any lost or stolen
valuables or equipment.
[6] No refunds will apply to campers sent home for violation of
camp rules. Parents or guardians will be contacted and the individual
will be sent home at the parents’ expense as soon as the travel
arrangements can be made.
Things
to do before camp:
• Please make sure that you’re in good physical shape- this
will prevent injuries and make your camp experience much more enjoyable
• Think about your objectives during your visit so that you can communicate this with your coach on arrival- be realistic about your goals, but challenge yourself.
• Please make send us your waiver, travel and medical information
• Please inform us of any special needs, medication, dietary restrictions, rooming requests, rental requirements, etc in advance so that we can accommodate you to the best of our ability.
• Please look over the rules and regulations
listed below.
Packing List
[1] Your equipment and winter snow wear including goggles,
gloves, helmets and hats. It helps to have a spare pair of gloves, as
wet gloves are not fun. If you have spring gloves, bring those, too. Layers
are recommended, as weather conditions can rapidly change on the glacier.
Most campers will take a back-pack onto the glacier and leave it at the
tent. This allows you to adjust layers throughout the day.
[2] Summer snow clothing such as a lighter jacket, sweatshirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat.
[3] Rainwear for all activities.
[4] Bathing suit
[5] Your regular clothing and sportswear. Please note that we have a coin-operated laundry facility at the Tantalus Lodge.
[6] Sunscreen!
[7] Your water bottle and backpack to bring extra clothing etc. up the hill.
[8] Camera to capture all those good times-- and remember--we ARE making a video of the camp.
[9]A calling card so that you can keep in touch with the folks at home.
[10] Extra spending money for snacks and gifts.
[11] We will need to be informed of any medications that campers take.
Typical itinerary
6:30 am: Wake up calls are made – campers may sleep
in a little, if needed
7:00 – 8:30 am: Meet for breakfast
7:30-: Uploading to the Glacier begins. Campers 12yrs
and under are required to ride up with a coach or staff member. (Any campers
arriving at the lift after 9:00am to upload will have to have made prior
arrangements with their coach).
8:45 am- meet with your coach in our private area on
the glacier.
11:30 am: Lunch at our tent on the mountain
12:00 pm: Free riding/training resumes.
3:00 – 3:30 pm: Final downloading to Village. Campers
may leave earlier so long as their coach is aware. (Again, 12yrs and under
are required to go down with a staff member or coach).
4:00 pm: Afternoon check-in/activities (swimming, paintball, shopping, wakeboarding, mountain biking, driving range etc).
5:30 – 6:30 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm: Evening check-in/activities (see above)
9:00 pm: Back to hotel
10:00 pm: Campers must be in their rooms.
11:00 pm: Lights out. Room checks to follow.
Travel
information
Please plan your flights into Vancouver International Airport for arrival/departure
between 11 am and 3 pm. Please notify us if you are planning on having
children sent as “unaccompanied minors” – there is often
an additional charge through the airlines for arrivals and/or departures.
Please verify this with your airline.
Airport Arrivals: We will have our easily identifiable staff waiting at
the Domestic and International Arrival Gates (just outside of customs),
as well as at the Elephant and Castle Restaurant from 11 am to 3 pm each
Friday.
If you are driving to camp: Whistler is approximately 2 hours north of
Vancouver. Please join us at the Tantalus Lodge at
4200
Whistler Way. For those staying with us at the hotel, we ask you to please
time your arrival for between 5-6 pm on Friday night as our Welcome Night
festivities will start sometime around 7pm.
How to get to Tantalus Lodge:
Follow Highway 99 North to Whistler until you reach
Village Gate Blvd. -turn right into village. Take first right at lights
onto Whistler Way. Continue along Whistler Way to Tantalus Resort Lodge
- the last property on the left.
Departures: Our camp bus generally leaves Whistler around 7 am, and arrives
at Vancouver International Airport at approx. 10 am, pending traffic
conditions. Most airlines require travelers to check in at least 2 hours
prior to departure. Please keep this in mind when booking your flights.
Information for multiple week campers:
If you’ll be staying with us for more than one camp, Friday will
be a rest day. Our private area on the glacier will be closed for maintenance,
and campers will spend the day off-hill with a staff member.
Demos/Rentals
We have our demos available in the counselor’s room from 7 to 9
pm, starting on Saturday. You are welcome to stop in and get set up to
try out the latest gear. Demos are available on a first-come, first-serve
basis, and are only to be used for a day.
If you require rental equipment, please let us know in advance to
we can make sure that you are set up. The price of rentals varies depending
on the type of gear that you require, but will generally cost around $35CAD
per day. Sorry, demos can’t be replaced with rentals – we
simply don’t have enough to go around.
Money, money, money
It is always a good idea to have some Canadian money on hand for incidentals
and gifts. Our campers generally spend $10-20 Cdn per day.
Most stores in Whistler will take US funds, however the exchange rate will vary. There are a variety of places to exchange money in Whistler. Traveler’s cheques are also