How to Keep in Contact with Campers at Camp
Regular mail is the best way to keep in touch with campers. The summer camp address is: CAMPER’S NAME CAMP WHITE PINE R.R. #1 HALIBURTON, ONATRIO CANADA K0M 1S0 LETTER WRITING INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
We suggest that you write to your children about 3-5 days before they leave for camp. This will help to overcome any long delivery delay. For example, it may take 5-7 days for a letter to go from Toronto to camp (or vice versa). From Mexico, Europe and the rest of the world, etc., allow 10-12 days or more. Mark the camper's section and cabin number (provided on the first postcard mailed to you) on the envelope. If you don't receive a letter, do not be alarmed as mail from Haliburton can be very slow. Letter writing is compulsory for the Kiwis, Koalas and Blue Dolphins (8-12 year olds). Write to the camper and ask for return correspondence. TELEPHONE CALLS
Please do not call camp with the expectation of speaking with your child. If there is a problem, we will call you. Campers will call home only on their own birthday. For all other occasions, hope for a card, a letter, a pin made in copper enameling, or a postcard, BUT NOT A PHONE CALL. Birthday telephone calls will be made between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Toronto time. NOTE: WE DO NOT OPERATE A FAX MACHINE OR USE EMAIL AT THE CAMP OFFICE IN HALIBURTON DURING THE CAMP SEASON COURIERS, PACKAGES AND MAIL WE DO NOT ACCEPT: - ANYTHING COURIERED TO CAMP. ALL ITEMS WILL BE REFUSED AND RETURNED TO YOU
- PACKAGES OF ANY KIND SEND BY MAIL, PRIORITY POST OR COURIER (INCLUDING NON-FOOD “CARE PACKAGES” FROM COMPANIES SUCH AS “LOOTS”). ALL ITEMS WILL BE “RETURNED TO SENDER”.
- FOOD OR CANDY. ALL LARGER ENVELOPES SENT IN THE MAIL ARE OPENED AND FOOD IS CONFISCATED
WE DO ACCEPT:FLAT ENVELOPES NO MORE THAN 1” THICK SENT IN THE MAIL. ALL PACKAGES SENT IN THE MAIL WILL BE “RETURNED TO SENDER”.
"IF IT ISN'T FLAT WE SEND IT BACK" This policy eliminates delivery vehicles driving in and out of camp, and alleviates pressure on parents and other relatives to send packages. If you need clothing sent to your children, please contact our Toronto office or the camp office to make appropriate arrangements. We appreciate your understanding and support. |