Camp Transportation 2008 - Information and Schedules
Parents, please fill out and return the Camp Transport Form 2008
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Download the form, print and complete it, then fax it to the camp location after June 1, at 705-633-5500.
Make sure your Camper has proper identification.
For boys entering Canada from the US and overseas, a passport or birth certificate.
Make Convenient Airline Reservations.
For dates flying to Camp, choose arrival times in Toronto between 10:00 am – 12:00 noon if possible. For dates flying home from Camp, choose similar departure times. Generally, your effort helps us to make the pick-up and drop off experience pleasant for everyone.
Naturally, if you can only get a particular airline flight, we will accommodate you.
Tips for Comfortable Passengers
Bus campers pack lunch and some drinks. Airline campers bring a small sum of cash for food and drink. Be sure your camper has his rain jacket handy. Personal electronics are okay for travel days. They'll be kept safe in the camp office otherwise. The bus does not make a food stop, so the packed lunch is a better choice than providing cash. The bus ride usually includes an on-board movie; these are G or PG titles.
Traveling with Important Documents and Medicines
All camper medications should be in their original containers, all in one Ziploc bag with an identifying label and dosage instructions. This should be given to the Staff member on hand at the earliest opportunity. For example, hand to the bus counselors before departure. This includes over the counter remedies.
Likewise passports, birth certificates, airline tickets and other documents should be turned over to the Staff member on hand at the earliest opportunity.
Security at Airports and Borders
To avoid delays and hassles, make sure your Camper packs all objects such as pen knives, soaps, lotions and shampoo etc. in his camp trunk or checked baggage and not in a carry-on bag. Have his identification ready to show or give over to the Staff member on hand. Give your camper Camp’s phone number! 705.633.5553 .
Any Questions?
If you are unsure about any details of transportation, please get in touch with us. Before May 30, phone Sladds at 585-249-0716. After May 31, phone the Island at 705-633-5553.
Be sure to return your camper transportation form! Many thanks.
Going To Camp Pathfinder Private Motorcoach Service
Heading to Camp on:
July 1, 2008
July 27, 2008
Rochester, NY: On July 1 and July 27
Departs Rochester, NY at 8:00 am from Brighton High School.
Address 1150 Winton Rd.South in Rochester.
Pathfinder Staff and Alumni representatives will be on hand to assist families.
Buffalo, NY: On July 1 and July 27
Departs Buffalo, NY at 9:15 am from Marriott Hotel.
Address Millersport Highway at Interstate 290 in Amherst.
Pathfinder Staff and Alumni representatives will be on hand to assist families.
Toronto, ON: On July 1 and July 27
Departs Toronto at 12:00 noon from the Petro Canada Rest Stop.
Address Hwy. 400 North, just north of the Major McKenzie Drive exit.
Pathfinder Staff will be on hand to assist families.
Heading to Camp on:
July 13, 2008
August 8, 2008
Buffalo, NY: On July 13 and August 8
Departs Buffalo, NY at 1:00 pm from Marriott Hotel.
Address I-290 and Millersport Highway in Amherst.
Pathfinder Staff and Alumni representatives will be on hand to assist families.
Toronto, ON: On July 13 and August 8
Departs Toronto at 3:30 pm from the Petro Canada Rest Stop.
Address Hwy. 400 North, just north of the Major McKenzie Dr exit.
Pathfinder Staff will be on hand to assist families.
Going to Camp Pathfinder Private Airport Service
ALL DATES
Personal Pick Up Service
Campers arriving at Pearson International Airport in Toronto are met personally by Pathfinder Staff. Transportation is provided by Pathfinder vans.
Making Airline Reservations
Parents are asked to choose flights that arrive at Toronto airport in the late mornings of travel days to Camp, i.e. 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Pathfinder will accommodate other arrival and departure times if required. Call Camp if you have questions.
Camp Needs Key Information
Be sure Camp has your son’s air travel itinerary, including airline, flight numbers, and times. Staff will personally meet or bid farewell to campers in the airport. For arrivals, boys leave the plane and walk through Customs, where they show i.d. and answer a few questions about their hometowns and length of stay in Canada. From there they walk right into the reception lobby and will see Pathfinder Staff members in their special Camp shirts. The Staff personally take your boys right to the baggage claim and then to the Camp Van.
Going to Camp Pathfinder Parent Drop Offs and Pick ups
ALL DATES
Parents are welcome to drop off or pick up their Campers. This is a good chance to tour the island, meet the Staff and talk to the Camp Director. Please indicate parent transportation on your camper transport form. When you are near Source Lake Road in the Park, use your cel. phone to call Camp for a boat pickup. Or, you can make a collect or credit card call from the calling card-onlypay Bell payphone opposite the Source Lake Road off Highway 60 in Algonquin Park. Then proceed down the Source Lake Road to be met by the boat at the landing. The Source road is about 1.6 km to the landing, and always a pretty drive.
Parent Transport Schedule
Parents must drop off a camper after 1:00 pm on arrival days
Parents must pick up a camper before 10:00 am on departure days.
This ensures that the Staff can reset the Island. Thanks for your cooperation.
Coming Home from Camp Pathfinder Private Motorcoach Service
Heading Home from Camp:
July 25, 2008
August 20, 2008
Southbound bus service departs Pathfinder at 8:00 am.
Toronto, ON: On July 25 and August 20
Arrives Toronto at 11:00 am at the Esso Canada Rest Stop, southbound lanes.
Address Hwy. 400 South, just north of the Major McKenzie Drive exit.
Pathfinder Staff will be on hand to assist families.
Buffalo, NY: On July 25 and August 20
Arrives Buffalo, NY at 1:30 – 2:00 pm at Marriott Hotel.
Address Millersport Highway at Interstate 290 in Amherst.
Pathfinder Staff and Alumni representatives will be on hand to assist families.
Rochester, NY: On July 25 and August 20
Arrives Rochester, NY at 3:00 pm at Brighton High School.
Address 1150 Winton Rd.South in Rochester.
Pathfinder Staff and Alumni representatives will be on hand to assist families.
Heading Home from Camp:
July 13, 2008
August 8, 2008
Toronto, ON: On July 13 and August 8
Arrives Toronto at 10:30 am at the Esso Canada Rest Stop, southbound lanes.
Address Hwy. 400 North, just north of the Major McKenzie Dr exit.
Pathfinder Staff will be on hand to assist families.
Buffalo, NY: On July 13 and August 8
Arrives Buffalo, NY at 12:30 pm at Marriott Hotel.
Address I-290 and Millersport Highway in Amherst.
Pathfinder Staff and Alumni representatives will be on hand to assist families.
PLEASE NOTE: VAN SERVICE FOR TWO-WEEK TRANSPORT STOPS ONLY IN TORONTO AND BUFFALO. THERE IS NO ROCHESTER SERVICE JULY 13 and AUGUST 8.
Coming Home from Camp Pathfinder Private Airport Service
ALL DATES
Personal Drop Up Service
Campers heading home from Pearson International Airport in Toronto are escorted personally by Pathfinder Staff. Transportation is provided by Pathfinder vans.
Making Airline Reservations
Parents are asked to choose flights that depart Toronto airport in the late mornings of travel days from Camp, i.e. 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Pathfinder will accommodate other arrival and departure times if required. Call Camp if you have questions.
Camp Needs Key Information
Be sure Camp has your son’s air travel itinerary, including airline, flight numbers, and times. Staff will personally meet or bid farewell to campers in the airport. For departures, campers are personally escorted to the ticketing/check-in counter for their flight, then to the security check point after which only ticketed passengers are allowed.
Coming Home from Camp Pathfinder Parent Drop Offs and Pick ups
ALL DATES
Parents are welcome to drop off or pick up their Campers. This is a good chance to tour the island, meet the Staff and talk to the Camp Director. Please indicate parent transportation on your camper transport form. When approaching Source Lake on the Park highway (Hwy. 60), use your cel. phone to call Camp for a pickup by boat. Or, make a collect or credit card call from the Bell pay telephone opposite the Source Lake Road off Highway 60 in Algonquin Park. Then proceed down the Source Lake Road to be met by the boat at the landing. The Source road is 1.6km to the landing, and always a pretty drive.
Parent Transport Schedule
Parents must drop off a camper after 1:00 pm on arrival days
Parents must pick up a camper before 10:00 am on departure days.
This ensures that the Staff can reset the Island. Thanks for your cooperation.