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Registration Tip: Speed up your check-in!

Feral is experimenting with the high technology of QR Codes to speed up Registration Check-in time. If you are a registered and confirmed attendee, you will have in your mailbox an email titled: “Feral 2024 – Registration Confirmation”.

Make sure you have it available, either printed or on your phone before you arrive at camp. If you don’t have it, it might take a little more time to find you.

Step 1:

Search for your email “Feral 2024  – Registration Confirmation”.

Step 2:

Make sure your email client is displaying images, your QR code will be downloaded right below.

An example screenshot of a registration email with two areas highlighted: The first is the subject line which reads "Feral 2023 - Registration Confirmation", the second is a link in a message bar above the email content that says "Display images below"

Step 3:

Get to your QR code and take a screenshot in your phone, or print it.

Because Feral is deep in the woods, if your phone doesn’t pick up internet, the QR code will not be displayed next time you open it.

Screenshot from an example registration email that show the part you would need to save; it contains: A confirmation number, a QR code, and the name of the registrant.

We will also make an effort to give  your special QR Code on the bus or on-site as you queue for registration.
As always, if you are having trouble finding your QR Code, worry not, shoot an email to registration@campferal.org and we will be happy to help!

Introducing: TASQS from Camp Feral! + PreOrders and Cabin Requests Close!!

🍅 Howdy campers!

Ketchup here with a visualization exercise for you before you read the newsletter! OK, so first, close your eyes. Now, take three deep breaths.. OH! Exhale after each one! Don’t take three deep breaths without exhaling in between, you might hurt yourself! Now that you’re relaxed, visualize Camp Feral! approaching as though it’s a cloud, floating calmly towards you—fresh air, gentle breeze… and imagine how warm the…

OH CRAP STICKS!! You can’t read this!! You closed your eyes and… I never thought of how I might prompt you to open them. Oh…OH! I’m stuck!!! I can’t guide you through the newsletter! You’ll miss the closing of Preorders and Cabin Requests! You won’t know how to find cabin mates, or volunteer, and will never understand that concept of TASQS!

I’m going to have to run to each of your houses and tell you to open your eyes! YOU CAN’T KNOW THIS YET, BUT I’M COMING TO HELP!!!!

Preorders Close August 14th

When:

Aug 14th 2023

What:

After Monday, August 14th, we will no longer be accepting pre-orders for our t-shirts and hoodies through Regfox, and any new upgrades to patron level we won’t be able to guarantee the inclusion of a patron gift.

What You Need to Do:

email registration to make any changes to your registration, including pre-ordering shirts and hoodies, or upgrading to Sponsor or Patron, before Monday, August 14th.

Cabin Requests Close August 14th

When:

Aug 14th

What:

After August 14th we will be closing the cabin request form and will not be accepting any further requests. This is to help give us time to arrange our cabin list before camp. You’ll find out what cabin you are in and who you are rooming with after dinner on the first night of camp.

What You Need to Do:

If you or a designated person from your group has already submitted a cabin request:

Nothing! Carry on!

If you have not yet submitted a cabin request for yourself or your group:

Go do the thing before August 14! The cabin request form is here: https://forms.gle/MVmTMEc9r6smcwM68

If you need to make a change to your request:

email cabins before Aug 14th.

What if I need to change something after Aug 14th?

Any additional changes after that date will be handled on site. Come to con-ops after dinner and speak with operations.

What happens if I don’t submit a request?

We’ll do our best to find a good fit for you. If there are any issues with your cabin assignment come to con-ops and speak with operations.

Help! I don’t know anyone!

No problem at all! Fill out the request form for yourself and that will help us put you in a cabin with similar preferences.

If you haven’t already, consider joining our discord server and say hi to some fellow campers! We also have forums for cabin roommates and ride shares.

Sign Up To Volunteer!

When:

Now!

What:

We are looking for some eager beavers… er, gophers who would like to volunteer to help out Feral staff on site this year. If you are willing to help us carry some things, set up/tear down some things, or hand out some things you will earn our love and gratitude (and a thank you gift!)

What You Need to Do:

If you are interested in volunteering

You can sign up here: https://forms.gle/yZsq8sX4HFhoP1YU7

I offered to volunteer earlier in the year! Do I need to fill this form out?

Nope, you are all set.

NEW BUSINESS CASUAL VIDEO: TASQS!

You have learned how business is casual. You understand the complexities of Sideways Touchpoint Advocacy, our IP and the heart of our entire business. Now introducing… TASQS!

OK… I’ve was informed that you all probably did not close your eyes, and also my request for everyone’s home address was denied for… obvious reasons. Besides, I don’t know how I would have gotten to at least ONE OF YOU anyways! (Du vet vem du är.)

But that’s all in the past!! I’m so excited for camp that I’m picking up something new to bring… Ill give you three clues as to what it is!

1) It is ubiquitous: everyone has one but everyone always want one that’s better than the one they have!
2) Some say it ‘ties’ you down but I say it ‘keeps you connected!’
3) And last clue: it rhymes with CASTLE!

Gotta keep up with tradition, after all! YEAH!

K.C.

a splatter of ketchup

P.S. I warned you last newsletter, looks like TASQS debut at camp! Are you excited? … no seriously, are you? Because i think I am… am i?

2023 Camp and Reg Dates

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)

Registration Info Update

Good morning Feral Campers!

We know that a lot of you are anxious to know how registration is going to work this year. We’ve been working hard to get everything ready for you and we’re ready to pass along the details of how everything is going to work. 

As we’re sure you understand, we are facing some challenges this year, so this newsletter is going to be longer and more straightforward than most. We encourage you to read the whole newsletter as there is a lot of info here that you will want to know!

2022 Camp Date Reminder

Camp Feral will be held from August 25th to August 29th, 2022.

2022 Registration Cost

For Camp Feral 2022 we will have registration fees set as follows.

  • Camper: $575
  • Sponsor: $625
  • Patron: $700

Transportation provided by the Feral bus will be $85, round trip.

We know this is a bit higher than previous years. Services and venues that serve events like ours have been hit very hard by the pandemic and as such we’ve seen our costs increase across the board. We’ve carefully reviewed our budget and have taken every possible measure to keep reg rates as low as possible.

Just remember that your reg includes access to camp activities and events, lodging, and food!

Deposits

Deposits will be accepted this year and will be $50.

Our deposit cut off date is June 12th. If you have not fully paid your reg by this date, our registration system will automatically bill you the remaining balance for your registration. We originally implemented this policy in 2020 in response to concerns that some registrants were holding spots with a deposit without committing to attending camp, which ultimately resulted in fewer folks being able to attend. It’s our intention to keep this policy in place for 2022 to give the best chance of attendance to those that wish to join us at camp!

Advanced Registration For 2020 Cancellations

Those that had their registrations canceled in 2020 will have access to advanced registration for 2022, which will open on Saturday March 19th at 7pm Eastern time and will close on Sunday April 3rd at 7pm Eastern time. Those that are eligible for advanced registration will be contacted via email with further information on how to register.

If you are eligible but do not register by April 3rd, you will need to register when public registration opens.

Public Registration

Public Registration will open on Monday April 11th at 7pm Eastern time and will close on Sunday June 12th at 7pm Eastern time.

Waitlist

If you unfortunately run into a situation where you register after we have sold out, you will automatically be added to a waitlist. We will continue to work through the waitlist even after registration has closed.

2022 COVID Cancellation Considerations

One of the big concerns in 2020 was what might happen with refunds if Feral was canceled. Thankfully we were able to refund everyone’s registration 100%, but you may be wondering what might happen this year.

The nature of our agreements with our vendors has changed substantially in the last 2 years. As such Camp Feral finds itself in a position where penalties can occur should we decide to cancel without government mandate or support from our vendors.

Thanks to the pledges of a handful of people we can guarantee that if Camp Feral is canceled without government mandate and without support of our vendors, registrations will be refunded at their expense. However, we’re asking the community for a little bit of support in exchange for this guarantee as we don’t think it’s completely fair to ask a small number of people to carry this large risk.

On our registration form you will find a place where you can designate what percentage of your registration you would like to have refunded in the event of cancellation. We understand that everyone’s financial situation is different. If you need 100% back, you’ll get it. But if you can help support feral with a partial or even no refund, you’re helping ensure that there will be Camp Feral in 2023. Keep in mind that you will get at least what percentage you designate. A larger refund will be provided if at all possible.

Frankly, looking at how the pandemic impacted the late fall of 2020 and 2021, we’re quite optimistic and confident that Feral will occur in 2022. This is just an added step we’re taking because we all know that we’re still living in uncertain times.

Please note that the above only applies in the event that camp is canceled. If you cancel your registration you will be subject to the normal refund policy.

2022 COVID Vaccination Policy

We’ve added a new section to our code of conduct for 2022 in regards to COVID vaccination requirements.

It will be required that all Feral attendees be fully vaccinated as defined by the province of Ontario on or before the first day of camp. Campers will be required to show proof of vaccination. 

For those of you that are taking the bus to camp, your vaccination records must be reviewed prior to boarding the bus. Those that fail to meet vaccination requirements or fail to provide documentation will not be allowed to board the bus.

For those that are taking their own transportation to camp, vaccination records will be reviewed as part of registration. Those that fail to meet vaccination requirements or fail to provide documentation will not be allowed to attend camp.

2023 Camp Dates

Wait… what?! We’re announcing Camp Feral 2023 dates! Why yes! Well… not exactly. Just kinda.

In order to keep our rates as low as possible for as long as possible, we’ve made an agreement with Arowhon to move Camp Feral from late summer to Victoria Day weekend, which will be the weekend of May 20th, 2023. We’re not ready to announce specific dates, but given the big change that we’re moving it 3 months earlier, we wanted to give everyone as much notice as possible.

Whooo… that’s a lot

Yeah, we know! But we want to make sure you stay as up to date as possible. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns feel free to email us at info@campferal.org.

See you at camp!