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If my child is staying for 2 weeks in a row can I leave them at camp? If so how much will it cost? - Yes, there is no charge. Please make sure you inform the registrar if you have not done so on the registration form.

Is someone able to pick up my child at the bus/train station in Huntsville? - Yes, the transportation fee for pick up or drop off is $20.00 each way. Please confirm time and additional information with the Camp Registrar as soon as you have the trip scheduled.

Can I fax my registration form in? - Yes, deposit must be paid by Visa or MasterCard.

Can I email my registration form in? - No, because when this is done the information does not come out clearly.

Can I send in my registration form without my deposit? - The deposit of $100.00 / week is required at the time of application. Only applications that are accompanied by the deposit will be processed.

How do I get on a waiting list if the camp is full? - You must send in a registration form along with the deposit and only then will you be added to the waiting list.

When do I have to pay the remainder of the Camp fees? - All camp fees are due and payable on June 1, 2009.

What if I don’t pay my fees by then? - Failure to pay these fees by the deadline may result in the cancellation of your registration.

Can the Family Discount and the Multiple Week Discount of $30 be combined with the Early Bird Discount? - Yes.

How do I get the Group Discount of $50? - You must have a group leader who sends in 5 or more registrations together (they do not have to be the same week) with a cover letter. Only then will you get the Group Discount.

Can the Group Discount be combined with the Early Bird Discount? - YES

Can the Group Discount be combined with the Family & Multiple Week Discounts? - No.

Are there any discounts for SALT? – No

What if I have one child in SALT and another in TNT or Blast? Do I get the Multiple Week Discount? - Yes, however you would get $30 off for the TNT or other camp but not for SALT.

Can I find out who is staying in my child’s cabin before registration day? - No, we can not give out that information.

Can I pay for tuck when I get to camp? - Yes.

How much do kids usually get for tuck? - Between $25 and $35 a week. On registration and closing days there will be additional souvenir and tuck shop items for sale.

How often do they go to Tuck? - Tuck happens twice-a-day. Once in the afternoon and once in the evening before chapel. Our youngest campers (TNT – ages 7-11) have a limit of $2.50 per tuck session.

Does my child have to be the age that is listed for that camp session? - Yes.

How many campers does Widji have in a week? - Usually between 100 and 128.

What is the cabin leader to camper ratio? - Approximately 1 cabin leader for every 4 campers.

What happens if my child gets hurt? – Camp Widjiitiwin is looking for a nurse in training for the summer and MBC has a paramedic on grounds on call 24/7. You would be notified as soon as possible if a call was placed to the paramedic or 911.

Can I come visit my child while they are at camp? - No, this can cause homesickness with your child or other campers who will then want to see their parents.

Can I call my child while they are at camp? – This is strongly discouraged as it can lead to homesickness, but we understand that there may be traumatic events that your child needs to know about while at camp. Please inform the camp director in advance of this call so that we can be prepared to assist you and the camper through the situation.

When can I come visit my SALT camper while they are at camp? – You are welcome to come on any of the Saturday and Sundays during the closing day time or during registration while your child is attending SALT.

Can I write my child letters, email or fax them? - Yes. Send mail with your camper’s name clearly on the letter or parcel to Camp Widjiitiwin, Box 10020, Huntsville, ON P1H 2K1, fax to 705-789-6668 or email us. You should be aware that if your child receives multiple pieces of mail or a large package, that they may have to sing or act for it as a camp tradition.

What does my child need to bring and what can’t he bring? – The what to bring to camp list is on the forms page of the Widjiitiwin website.

How much is a cabin photo, t-shirt and CD or DVD? - The photo, t-shirt and CD or DVD is included with your registration fee and will be given to the camper at the end of the camp week.

Can my child be in the same cabin as a friend that is younger? - Cabins are usually done by same age or grade. Depending on the age difference and the number of campers that week will also determine if we can honour this type of request. Requests are not guaranteed.