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Pre-School Bunk House Algonquin get-away (9/2/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Algonquin PP, ON
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Sep 2 2011, Sat, Sep 3 2011, Sun, Sep 4 2011, Mon, Sep 5 2011  4:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 10 2011 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3 nights / 4 days
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Caroline
Stacy
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Member Cost:$159.65/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 19 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:7
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Pre-school Bunk House get-away

The Summer will be at its dusk, Fall at its dawn. The days will still be warm and sun-kissed, the nights cooler and perfect for bon fires. It's the last long weekend of the solar summer. No matter if you will be returning to school the week after, or if you will just enjoy a break from the office, we can ALL connect through our memories of being in grade school and having to make the absolute MOST of the last weekend before school starts once again!

This outing will be held at the (oh-so-coveted) Wolf Den Bunk House and Hostel. We'll be there for the whole long weekend: Fri, Sat and Sun nights! That gives us two FULL days of Algonquin adventure, and three nights of chatting, laughter, bonfires, maybe even some sing-alongs with Ben and his guitar!

The Wolf Den is a gorgeous place to stay that is only 10 km from Algonquin's West Gate. We'll occupy the entire main lodge, consisting of 6 rooms, a huge shared kitchen (with 2 ovens/stoves and a restaurant sized fridge), a couple of washrooms and showers, as well as a generous loft with couches, coffee tables, board games, books, and musical instruments. Also available at the Wolf Den is a sauna!

Breakfast and dinners will be "communal" (more 'to be determined'), and you'll be responsible to bring your own lunches. We will all be pitching in to help prepare the dinners and to clean up and put the dishes away.

Mandatory pre-trip meeting:
There will be a mandatory pretrip meeting on Tuesday Aug 16 at 6:30 pm. (Location TBD but most likely west Danforth area). Please make sure you can attend before signing up.

Itinerary:

Friday:
Leave Toronto ASAP (you must be prepared to be at Downsview NO LATER than 4 PM.) Priority may be given to those who are able to leave earlier during the day to avoid traffic.
Dinner on the road; OR the "car" can choose to make a car-pool dinner upon arrival. This will be up to the discretion of the driver.

Saturday:
Breakfast (cereal, oatmeal etc)
During the first day, we'll go on a hike around Provoking (proud king) Lake. This is an ~18.5 km hike which does have its occasional HILLY sections! We'll travel at ~4.0 km/hr, with several short water/breather breaks, and one longer lunch break.
Back at the lodge for our Communal dinner.
Games/ music/ bon fire /S'mores

Sunday:
Breakfast (cereal, oatmeal, maybe even blueberry pancakes! etc)
Hiking/animal tracking and perhaps even some geocaching.
An optional day paddle to Ragged Falls for those who have been on previous TOC canoe or kayak trips. There will be an extra cost for this and you will need to reserve your boat in advance. (Email Caroline if you have previous TOC kayaking or canoeing experience.)
Communal dinner.
Games/ music/ bon fire

Monday:
Option for some early morning photography
Breakfast (cereal, oatmeal etc)
Potential for a short hike on the drive out.
Drive back to Toronto.

FAQ:

What do I need to bring?
The Wolf Den provides: towels, bed linen, blankets and pillow, all pots/pans/cutlery. So you need to provide: your own special pillow if you so desire, slippers, toiletries (toothbrush/paste, shampoo, etc.), daypack, drybag if you are paddling, containers for lunch, ear plugs, etc. Full details will be discussed at the mandatory pre-meeting.

Can I have my own room?
Accommodation is mostly in double and triple bed rooms. There are a couple of rooms that are private, double bed rooms. These rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis. You must indicate in the Notes section that you request a private room. NOTE that you commit to all 3 nights, and that by signing up for the event you are not guaranteed a private room. (see below for costs)

Can I arrive later/leave earlier?
No. This event is for members who are committed to attend the entire duration of the event, and you will be paying for all three nights.

What about my allergies?
Regarding food: The coordinators are vegetarian and vegan, therefore a lot of common allergenic foods will be eliminated. But if you have an allergy to, or cannot eat, any specific food(s), please mention this in the NOTES section when you sign up, and we will do our best to find a way to work around your requirements.
The owner of the lodge has a dog which is often around the premises. She is VERY well behaved and friendly, but not non-allergenic!

What if it rains?
We'll make the best of it! In all likelihood, hikes can go on without a hitch during showers, but canoeing will be postponed or cancelled if there's a chance of thunderstorms. In the worst case-scenario, we all learn a few new card games!


Required Items to Bring:
personal lunches + containers
snacks
day pack / dry pack (if canoeing)
water bottles or water bladder
sturdy hiking boots
weather appropriate hiking gear (rain gear etc)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera
hiking poles
bathing suit (for sauna)
gps (for geocaching)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:To be given to drivers
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):500Km
Carpool Departure Time: 4:00 PM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $129.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 3, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:
Car pool distance is calculated from Downsview to the WolfDen and back, but extra distance travelled (to get to the trailheads for hiking/canoeing) will be added in at the end of the trip)

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$159.65/Person
Cost Includes:3 nights stay at the Wolf Den ($42 * 3 nights = $126)
Food ($12 per person per each full day + $5 per person for Monday breakfast) (=$29)
3% TOC banking fees ($155 * 3% = $4.65)
Day parking permits and any boat rentals are EXTRA
Any refunds (e.g. due to shared rooms which are cheaper or food costs) will be returned to participants at the conclusion of the event.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Wed, Aug 10 2011.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: The Wolf Den charges 50% non refundable deposit for the rooms. If you cancel after the cutoff date, and we cannot find a suitable replacement for you, you will: a) only receive half of your room deposit back. b) if the food has already been purchased for the trip, you forfeit your portion of the food deposit.