At Camp Chikopi, safety and comfort come first! For this reason, our most fundamental priority at the beginning of each summer
session, is to ensure your son arrives at Camp Chikopi safe and sound. Here are some things you should know before you book your son’s flight:
Camper's flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are booked in advanced by the parents or guardians. *Under special circumstances, we will make exceptions for campers who cannot arrive between the designated times on the first day of camp. However, please confirm alternative travel with the Camp Chikopi office in advance!
A representative from Camp Chikopi will meet your son at the security exit, after he has cleared through immigration, customs and collected his baggage. From there, our representative will take your son to the waiting area in the hotel across from the airport. Here, he will wait with the the other international campers and any others who have booked the camp transport. The boys are supervised at all times throughout the day.
Please notify us on the Camp Chikopi Travel Information form if your son is travelling as an unaccompanied minor. This will inform us that your son is being escorted by a member of the Airline. Your son will then join the other campers at the hotel prior to leaving for camp.
Once all campers have arrived safely in Toronto, our camp vehicle will drive north for three and a half hours to Camp Chikopi! We will arrive on time to unpack and settle into the cabins before dinner. From there, your son will proceed to have the best summer ever!
After an amazing summer, everyone dreads the end of camp, but when the day comes it’s important to know what comes next. On the last day of their session, international campers will take the 9am camp transport back to Pearson International (YYZ). Flights should depart after 3pm and before 8pm. Our camp staff will help each camper check-in. This includes assisting with all necessary airport prodecdures for their flight back home. Staff members stay at the airport until the last flight has departed. Make sure your camper has their booking reference, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Prepare for your son to arrive home with increased confidence, new skills, and stories of friendship and adventure. You have the peace of mind at all times with the knowledge that, since 1967, Camp Chikopi has been an OCA (Ontario Camps Association) accredited camp. There is a medical doctor available at all times to ensure the health and safety of everyone at camp. Camp Chikopi campers are always taken care of and their well-being is a constant priority, followed closely by fun and adventure!
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