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Reminder: The deposit cut off date is June 11, 2023

June 3, 2023Feral 2023, News, Registrationdeposit, deposit cut off date, payment, refundPawnee

Hey campers!

If you have registered for Feral! 2023 and have not paid the full amount yet this is your warning that our deposit cut off date is coming up on June 11.

What is the Deposit cut off date?

If you paid for your registration with a deposit you must have the remaining balance for your registration paid for in full by the deposit cut off date, end of day. Our registration system will automatically bill you the remaining balance of your registration on the deposit cut off date if you have not already paid or cancelled.

Can I cancel and get a refund?

Yes, if you cancel before the deposit cut off date you’ll get a full refund.

After the deposit cut off date the amount you can get back as a refund depends on how close to camp you cancel. You can find all the details in our refund policy.

If you have any questions, send us an email

Run an Event, Instruct a Workshop… and Blazen is Guest of Honour

May 19, 2023Business Casual, Feral 2023, Newsgoh, programmingPawnee

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS . ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

HEY LUCKY, IT’S JIM.

AS YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD THEY CUT THE GOH POSITION AT THE CAMP THIS YEAR. GOH IS SHORTHAND FOR ‘GUEST OF HONOUR.’ THEY SENT ME THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT A FEW MONTHS AGO… I HAVE FORWARDED YOU THAT COPY.

I’VE ALSO SENT YOU A LINK TO A FORM FOR CAMPERS TO LET US KNOW ABOUT EVENTS THEY WOULD LIKE TO RUN, OR WORKSHOPS THEY WOULD LIKE TO INSTRUCT! WE HAVE A NEW SYSTEM FOR KEEPING TRACK OF PROGRAMMING, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY KNOW THAT EVEN IF THEY HAVE RUN SOMETHING IN THE PAST THAT WE STILL NEED THEM TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. OH, AND THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS GOING TO BE JULY 1ST!

THE EVENTS/WORKSHOPS SHOULD BE THE FOCUS OF THE NEWSLETTER! SNEAK THE GOH STUFF IN. MAKE IT FINDABLE BUT DON’T DRAW ATTENTION TO IT, YA KNOW?
THAT SAID… I AM EXCITED TO SEE HOW YOU’RE GOING TO INTERPRET THIS MESSAGE.

LUCKY… UPPER MANAGEMENT EITHER LOVES YOU OR IS HAVING ONE TOO MANY OF THE CLO’S LIBATIONS. DON’T FORGET TO DELETE ALL THESE INSTRUCTI…

ACTUALLY, YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU DO YOU.

JIM

PS. YOU ARE FORGETTING TO DELETE, RIGHT? I MEAN… ARE YOU FORGETTING TO DELETE?

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS. ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

Wait-list is re-opened

April 22, 2023Feral 2023, News, RegistrationRaz

Attention “campers”!

The pipes are now clear (other than everyone’s favourite coyote intern) and our wait-list has been re-opened. Thank you all for your patience and support!

If you’d like to sign up for the wait-list, you can go to https://campferal.regfox.com/feral-2023

Our wait-list is temporarily closed

April 12, 2023Feral 2023, News, RegistrationRaz

Hello “campers”!

Just a heads up that we are temporarily closing access to the wait-list signup form.

When we opened registration on the 10th, our system was flooded and we have several pending orders and duplicate orders clogging up Regfox. For now the wait-list will be closed to prevent new people from signing up while we give our Registration Racoon time to manually go through each order, resolving any issues, and freeing up any duplicates.

We’ll let you know when this work is complete and the wait-list sign up is reopened. We’re estimating it could take well into Sunday (April 16th).

If you have reached out to registration@campferal.org with questions or requests, please be assured that we will be getting to them once the registration pipes have been unclogged.

Thanks everyone for your patience and understanding

Registration had closed and the Waitlist is open

April 10, 2023Feral 2023, News, RegistrationRaz

Upper Management is excited about your excitement! Our initial registration cap has been reached, but please continue to sign up for our waitlist in an orderly fashion. We deeply apologize for those that had issues registering, and we ask you please email registration@campferal.org if your issue is persisting. Based on our datasets, we encourage you to register as soon as possible, as there are pending payments stuck in our pneumatic tube system that an intern has been dispatched to unclog, and we will be clearing the waitlist as those are addressed. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Feral 2023 registration is now open

April 10, 2023Business Casual, Feral 2023, News, RegistrationRaz

HEY LUCKY, IT’S JIM.

SO, THIS NEWSLETTER IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR THE CAMP. IT IS SENT JUST BEFORE REGISTRATION GOES LIVE SO THE DETAILS NEED TO BE VERY CLEAR: WE RECOMMEND YOU GO BOLD ON THIS ONE! MAKE IT STAND OUT!

HERE ARE THE IMPORTANT DETAILS:

REGISTRATION OPENS TONIGHT: MONDAY, APRIL 10TH AT 9 PM EDT
CAMPERS SIGN UP BY GOING TO https://campferal.regfox.com/feral-2023

SHARE THE NEW CORPORATE VIDEO TOO!

OH! AND INCLUDE A NICE CLOSING STATEMENT, LIKE:

We look forward to seeing you in August! or something like that! Help humanize Upper Management. Sound good??

JIM

PS. …I KNOW YOUR NAME ISN’T ACTUALLY LUCKY. BUT THAT’S WHAT WE’RE CALLING YOU AROUND THE DEPARTMENT! UPPER MANAGEMENT HAS FIRED PEOPLE FOR AN INNOCENT TYPO IN THE NEWSLETTER BEFORE… HENCE, LUCKY! BUT LUCK CAN RUN OUT, SO PLEASE REMEMBER TO DELETE THIS

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS. ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

That’s right! Upper Management is proud to announce that registration for this year’s camp is now open!

Click the blue button to go to registration!

If we reach our registration cap, registration will be replaced by a waiting list signup form.

Get on the waiting list as early as you can! Generally, everyone who joins the waiting list on the day registration opens will get a spot at camp, it might just take a month or two!

And here is our refund policy to review in advance of registration.

We look forward to seeing you in August! or something like that! Help humanize Upper Management. Sound good??

~ UPPER MANAGEMENT @ FERAL

O.V.A.F.

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS . ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

CLICK THIS BUTTON WHEN IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!!

HEY <<Furry Name>>

UPPER MANAGEMENT
ANNOUNCES…

CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS

TONIGHT!!!!
TONIGHT!!!!
TONIGHT!!!!

Monday, April 10th at 9 pm EDT

If camp sells out a waiting list will begin

Join the waiting list early if you miss registration. Those on the waiting list the day registration opens generally are all offered a spot within a couple of months!

See the new corporate video for Feral and Business Casual

CLICK THIS BUTTON WHEN IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!!

That’s right! Upper Management is proud to announce that registration for this year’s camp opens at 9 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) TONIGHT!!! That is, Monday, April 10th!

Click the blue button on this Newsletter to go to registration once it is open in an hour or so!

If we reach our registration cap, registration will be replaced by a waiting list signup form.

Get on the waiting list as early as you can! Generally, everyone who joins the waiting list on the day registration opens will get a spot at camp, it might just take a month or two!

And here is our refund policy to review in advance of registration.

We look forward to seeing you in August! or something like that! Help humanize Upper Management. Sound good??

~ UPPER MANAGEMENT @ FERAL

O.V.A.F.

2023 Camp and Reg Dates

March 22, 2023Business Casual, Feral 2023, News, Registrationbusiness casual, registration, themeRaz

Hello campers…er…employees!

It’s time for our first newsletter of the year. Welcome to all of our new subscribers! Our theme this year is Business Casual; get ready for some very seriously casual business.

You can find a memo with information on our camp dates and registration dates below…

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NOTE: HERE IS THE DETAILS NEEDED FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER. REMEMBER TO DELETE THIS STUFF SO UPPER MANAGEMENT DOESN’T SEE IT… THEY WANT A NICE, CLEAN NEWSLETTER SENT OUT TO ALL EMPLOYEES. MESSAGE ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING MORE! – JIM

CAMP DATES:

AUGUST 24-28, 2023

REGISTRATION:

OPENS APRIL 10TH, 2023 AT 9 PM
WE WILL SEND A NEWSLETTER EMAIL WITH A URL TO THE REGISTRATION FORM WHEN PUBLIC REGISTRATION OPENS

SPECIAL GUESTS: (NOTE FROM UPPER MANAGEMENT IN YOUR INBOX)

NOTE: I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. BEFORE YOU SEND THIS NEWSLETTER TO THE EMPLOYEES… DELETE THIS SECTION! PLEASE REMEMBER TO DELETE IT.

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DEAR (INSERT VALUED EMPLOYEES NAME HERE),

UPPER MANAGEMENT IS PROUD TO INVITE YOU TO AN ALL INCLUSIVE EMPLOYEE STAFF RETREAT AT CAMP FERAL (AKA. CAMP AROWHON), IN ALGONQUIN PARK THIS THURSDAY AUGUST 24TH TO MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH 2023!

THIS ANNUAL RETREAT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, [EMPLOYEE’S NAME] TO INTERACT WITH YOUR FELLOW TEAM MEMBERS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OTHER THAN THE WONDERFUL AND COMFORTABLE SPACES WE PROVIDE YOU AT THE OFFICE. IT IS, OF COURSE, NOT MANDATORY BUT IF YOU WANT TO BE FIRST AND FOREMOST ON YOUR MANAGER’S MIND, WOULDN’T YOU THINK A WEEK IN THE WOODS WITH THEM WOULD BE MEMORABLE AROUND BONUS TIME??

SO WE HOPE YOU MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION.

REGISTRATION FOR THE RETREAT OPENS APRIL 10TH AT 9 PM EDT.

SEE YOU IN AUGUST!

PS. DUE TO BUDGET RESTRAINTS UPPER MANAGEMENT HAS MADE THE DECISION TO LIQUIDATE THE GUEST OF HONOUR POSITION. UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO CONDITIONS IN THEIR CONTRACT, WE ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP BLAZEN EMPLOYED UNTIL CONTRACT END (AUG 28 2023). AS SUCH, HE WILL BE TRANSITIONING INTO THE POSITION OF “NOT-GUEST-OF-HONOUR” WHILE RETAINING THE DUTIES OF CTO (CHIEF TIKI OFFICER)

Feral! 2022 Epilogue

October 18, 2022Feral 2022, Newsferal 2022, fursuit group photo, Group photo, lost and found, ontario staycation tax credit, raffle, stay-cationRaz

Upper Management has approved our request to send one last newsletter about Feral! 2022!

PHOTOS AND “OH NO”S!

HERE WE GIVE YOU A PHOTOGRAPH…

The Feral! 2022 Group Photo. Also, in 2022, it doubled as a technique to gather the majority of campers to the front of the Main Lodge halfway through the birthday party so that we can reveal the theme twist to the most people at once.

Seeing this picture makes me homesick for summer camp. BYy the way isn’t a sentence that has ever been spoken before in the history of the human race. That must say a lot about the campers who attend, eh? Well, here’s a pic of everyone for us to put on the backgrounds of our phones and desktops and get us pumped for 2023!

To download hi-res copies of both versions of the Camper Group Photo and the Fursuit Group Photos (the latter of which are displayed below), click the photo above or this link to the Google Photos page where they reside.

A CALL FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS!

Did you take some awesome pics at Feral?

Perhaps of the starry sky at night, or the misty lake in the morning.
Did you get a great picture of your cabin mates in front of your cabin?
Or perhaps you snapped a pic of Adler’s unrivaled and, let’s face it, unnerving win streak as the King of the Jousting Arena, undefeated, unmoved, for 72 straight matches… each knockout accompanied by his shrill whistle and the words, “I CAN TASTE YOUR TORMENT… and it fills me with ke “llrivun. We want to see them, and to share them with the rest of the campers! We are working on a page on our website, and currently have a Telegram channel devoted only to sharing photos campers have submitted for us to share!

How to Submit Photos

To submit photos, simply DM @Eevachu on Telegram!

By submitting your photos you consent to photos potentially being used for marketing/promotion materials

View the archive on telegram or https://t.me/campferalphotos

LOST AND FOUND

Lost something?
We might’ve Found it!

Lost something at camp? Take a look in our new virtual lost and found bin to see if you can reunite with your beloved material good(s)!

UNCLAIMED RAFFLE PRIZES

Several raffle prizes were unclaimed last year… some may have forgotten to swing by con ops before jumping on the bus, others may not know that they won at all!

We will be reaching out to everyone who did not claim their prize to discuss options, so keep an eye on your email and telegram please!

ONTARIO STAY-CATION TAX CREDIT!

If you are a resident of Ontario and you went to Feral.. you may be eligible to get some money back for staying in the province!

For more information on eligibility and the credit itself, Please visit the office page Ontario has made,

A receipt will be provided by request. If you seek one, contact info@campferal.org and be sure to put “Ontario Stay-cation Tax Credit” in the Subject line.

May 2022 News and Updates

May 27, 2022Feral 2022, News, Uncategorizedbus, cabins, covid, deposit, deposit-cut-off, feral 2022, volunteeringRaz

Goooooood morning Feral Campers!

Registration is behind us, camp has sold out, and we can start looking forward to bright sunny days up at camp! As we get closer to heading up to Algonquin you can expect to see a few newsletters with pertinent updates, this being one of them! Please take a moment to read the sections below as this is some pretty good-to-know stuff. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at info@campferal.org

Deposit Cutoff Date

Our registration deposit cut off date is June 12th. If you opted to register using a deposit please note that your method of payment will be automatically billed the remaining balance of your registration on June 12th. Also note that this is when our refund policy changes. Any registration cancellations that occur on or after this date will be fully refunded less $80 CAD.

COVID-19 Policy

The COVID-19 pandemic is still shaking things up globally and while we feel confident in our ability to bring you a safe camp experience, we recognize that we face a lot of challenges given that we’re fairly isolated out in Algonquin, there’s a lot of shared spaces, and we provide the option of transportation to and from camp via the Feral Bus. This has raised a lot of interesting questions as to how certain situations may be handled, such as if a positive COVID case is confirmed while on site.

As agreed to during registration you already know that we require you to be fully vaccinated before attending camp, but we know that there will be more policies needed depending on the state of the pandemic when we get to camp. We have regular communication with Arowhon and are assessing the situation as it develops in order to determine what policies will be most appropriate. You will get updates regarding any new policy via future newsletters. We will also update our COVID-19 policy page on campferal.org.

Please remember that we want to do everything we can to let everyone have as much fun as possible, but safety must always be our first priority.

We would also like to take a moment to remind you that your vaccination status needs to be verified when you arrive at camp or the bus. Please ensure that you have a printed, non-digital, copy of your vaccination records handy as there is limited cell service in Algonquin Provincial Park. You may not be able to download digital copies and if you are unable to provide your vaccination records you will not be permitted on site.

Limited Spots on the Bus

There’s been heavy demand when it comes to bus transportation this year and are getting very close to full capacity. If you were planning on signing up for the bus at a later date please let us know now and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you would like to add bus service to your registration, please reach out to us at registration@campferal.org.

Volunteering

Several of you have reached out asking how you can give back to Camp Feral with your time while at camp this year. If you have an interest in volunteering at camp please reach out to us at info@campeferal.org. There is no minimum required amount of time when it comes to volunteering at camp and any amount of time you can offer is greatly appreciated.

Cabin Selection

We’re collecting your cabin preferences this year using this form! You can use this form to let us know what your needs are and who you would like to have in your cabin. Please note that if you are unsure as to who you would like to have in your cabin it would be great if you could still fill out the form so we know what your preferences are.

Thank you so much for taking the time to review all this info and remember that you can always reach out to us at info@campferal.org if you have any questions!

Advanced Registration is Now Open

March 23, 2022Feral 2022, News, Registrationadvanced registration, feral 2022Raz

Advanced registration is now open until April 6th.

if you have advanced registration carried over from 2020! Emails with instructions on how to claim your spot have been sent to all those on our special invite list. If you didn’t receive an email & think you should’ve, send us an email .

Advanced registration runs March 23-April 6.

Public registration will open on April 11.

Please check the FAQ pages before asking questions, as the answer you seek may already be available there.

Please direct all questions about registration to our reg team as we will be busy and won’t be monitoring social media as much during this process. Thank you all and hope to see you at Pawnee’s big birthday bash! 🎂