FAQ
About Feral!
About Feral!
Camp Feral! is a bunch of things, but it’s best described as a furry summer camp. Feral! is essentially a camping con with cabins, traditional and new camp activities, communal meals, events and furry-related workshops for furries ages 19+!
Our dates for 2024 are Aug 22 - Aug 26
Registration
Registration Requirements
Any government-issued ID with a recent photo. If you are concerned or have questions, please email us.
Prices
Prices are subject to change
Camper: $615 CAD
Sponsor: $675 CAD
Patron: $750 CAD
Transportation provided by the Feral! bus will be $100 round trip.
For the curious, we have written a little bloggy article thing to explain Feral! costs! Please click here to check it out!
Payment
You can choose to put down a deposit of $50 to secure your spot when you register. The full amount will need to be paid by the deposit cut off date. You can find more information here
10 weeks before camp. This year the deposit cut off date is on June 10 2024.
Refunds
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.
Refunds are not guaranteed if you cancel after the refund cut off date: 6 weeks or less before camp
Six weeks before camp. The date for this year is July 10 2024.
The refund policy only applies to when a camper cancels their registration. If camp is cancelled we will provide refunds. Check out the details here.
Waitlist
Send a message to registration@campferal.org and we will be happy to check
Cabins
Cabins
We assign everyone a cabin. You will have the opportunity to let us know your preferences and make any requests before camp.
Cabin requests open 6 weeks before camp. This year cabin requests will open July 10 2024
Campers registered for Feral! will get an email containing a link to a google form to collect your info including any campers you wish to room with, how late you want to stay up, and any other accommodations we should be made aware of.
If you have a group of campers who all want to be in the same cabin please only fill out the form once for that cabin. If you are new or are not sure who to bunk with we will place you in a suitable cabin according to your preferences.
If you need to change/update your info you can send a message to cabins@campferal.org.
Cabin assignments are like match-making: one part spreadsheets, another part witchcraft.
We take into account all the preferences campers have submitted through the request form, such as:
- What time you go to sleep
- How light/deeply you sleep
- How much you do/do not snore
- Party vibes vs chill vibes
- Medical/accessibility accommodations
- etc
Cabin assignments close the week before camp.
This year, cabin requests will close on Mon Aug 14.
You can send a message to cabins@campferal.org.
Before Feral!
What to bring
We would never say no. Artists may want it for arting, or writers for writing. We strongly recommend against bringing electronics due to the nature (heh heh) of the camp. Also, Feral! is not responsible for any damages that may happen to it if...say...it starts raining, or a squirrel decides to chew your power cable. Keep in mind you’re coming to one of the most unique events in the world, and it’s in the wilderness. We have plenty for you to do without your laptop!
- New designs are $30
- The previous year's design are $20
- Vintage designs are $10
- New designs are $50
- The previous year's design are $30
- Vintage designs are $30
Getting to Camp
Getting to Camp
Check out our Getting To Camp page for details on getting to Feral! If you’re driving, we highly recommend that you tank up in Toronto and Huntsville, or make sure you have enough gas to drive 150 kms. Every year, a camper nearly runs out of fuel driving into the camp...meaning that there’s a nervous trip trying to reach the nearest station, which isn’t close.
If you aren’t driving, you can take the Feral! bus for an extra fee. We have maps and directions and detailed instructions for our bus riders on our Bus Pick-Up And Drop-Off page.
Also a reminder: the campsite is not open until after 5:00 PM on the first day of camp so if you are driving, please try to time your arrival for this time. We will have staff in the parking lot from around noon on to keep you entertained!
Funny you should ask! The nearest ‘town’ is Dwight but there’s not much there aside from AMAZING coffee and pastries (we LOVE Erika's!) and a gas station (which...in 2010...saved the skins of three carloads of furs!...TANK UP!). The nearest town with grocery, department stores, and the like is Huntsville which is about 55 km from the turnoff to Arowhon. It is approximately 60 minutes away.
Taking the Bus
The Feral! bus leaves at 1:00 PM SHARP (we recommend trying to get to the location by 11:30 AM just to be safe) on Aug 22. It returns to Toronto around 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Aug 26. You can find out more in the Getting to Camp - Bus Pick-Up And Drop-Off page!
You can send a message to registration and if there is still room they will add you to the bus.
Yes, just send a message to registration and they will take you off the bus list. The bus fee is fully refundable.
It's better to request to be on the bus and then cancel it if you no longer need it.
The number of busses we rent depends on how many people request bus transportation during registration. We do not typically run out of seats, but you do run that risk if you wait to request at the last minute.
If you do cancel your spot on the bus the fee is fully refundable.
At Camp
Trading Post
Drinking/Smoking
As a 19+ event drinking is allowed. Aside from the no glass bottles rule, we ask that everyone drink responsibly on site.
Camp Arowhon rules state that you cannot have a drink before 5 pm, and we ask that everyone adhere to that. They also state that if you have a drink, you cannot go near the water after that drink.
Just as important...being drunk is not an excuse for bad behaviour or any activity that interferes with the well-being of other campers. If at any point Camp Feral! staff are put in the position that they must keep an eye on you because you have had too much to drink, then we have one too many people doing so, and we'll ask you to go to your cabin to cool off.
If you are intoxicated and harassing any camper, you are subject to our rules regarding harassment, which 'can' lead to being sent home (by taxi at your expense if need be). These rules are in place to ensure that the (hypothetical) one camper who can't handle their alcohol doesn't ruin the camp for everyone else. We encourage responsible partying at Feral!
There is no smoking, vaping or e-cigarette use in any buildings or walkways between buildings, especially inside the cabins or on cabin porches. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas, including firepits. Please dispose of any ashes and butts in the receptacles provided.
In Ontario, recreational cannabis is legal for people 18+ to consume. Since Feral! is a 19+ event, cannabis is allowed. However, we ask that if you are consuming it for non-medical reasons, that you follow the same rules outlined for alcohol in the "Drinking at Feral! is there anything I should know?" section above.
If you are consuming cannabis by smoking/vaping, you are also required to follow the same rules outlined for smoking in the "Smoking at Feral! is there anything I should know?" section above.
First Aid
The water from your designated cabin, at Main Lodge, and any major building (Rustic Lounge, Tee Pee Heights, etc) is safe to drink. If you don't know if someone is staying a cabin, even if you see stuff a cabin but aren't 100% sure campers are sleeping there, do NOT drink the water. Arowhon staff prepare camp by running water in occupied cabins and make sure the lines are flushed. They don't do this in uninhabited cabins as they are preparing them to shut down camp (often we are the last campers on site). This means water from uninhabited cabins 'may' not be safe. So please don't drink it!
VERY good question. In a group of a hundred furs, it’s very likely one or two might get a little sick or injured. First off...talk to Feral! staff IMMEDIATELY. We need to know the extent of the situation as soon as you get hurt, or feel sick. If it’s something first aid can fix (scrapes, cuts, twisted ankle...) we have staff who can help you. Camp Arowhon provides an onsite nurse. They will be able to diagnose and triage injuries. They'll help you make a decision if a hospital trip is called for. If hospital attention is needed, the nurse will accompany you to the hospital. Please bear in mind that if the nurse is offsite, that means the medical professional is no longer able to tend to the rest of the campers. Please be considerate and DO NOT ask for a hospital trip unless absolutely necessary and listen to any recommendations from the nurse! If you are concerned for your health, please let Feral! Staff know immediately. It can be easy for mixed messages to hide the fact that you are very sick!!!
It can be easy to get dehydrated at Feral...there’s a lot of activity, often out in the sun. There are a couple of things you can do to safeguard yourself against getting or feeling sick at Feral. The most important are drink lots of water and eat at every meal. Also, remember to wash your hands after doin’ stuff in the dirt, and take a shower after jumping in the lake!
Supply Runs
Of course you can...though we recommend against it. It will take you away from camp for hours. A Huntsville trip with a stop for buying stuff is going to be a minimum of two and a half hours...that's about how long workshops and activities run!
If you have forgotten anything or need anything, talk to Feral! staff. We have a tuck shop with drinks/freezies at con-ops, plus a backup supply of hygiene products and camp supplies.
If you absolutely feel the need to run into town, let Feral! Safety Pawtrol staff know (at con ops).
No glass bottles are allowed on site!
Wildlife
Furries should be treated like wildlife until you are certain they have had their morning coffee.