Yes they are. For a full list of what's included go to the
Free Activities page.
When comparing camps be aware of exactly what is and is not included in the camp price,
it makes a big difference. We want the kids that have used every cent of their money to
be at camp to have the same camp experience as the kids with more money. That is why
we include so many different things in the camp price. Once kids get to camp it should
be the same amount of fun for everyone, not a "Fun dependent on how much money you have"
experience.
The only place where you might want to bring a few extra bucks is for paintball.
We include a set amount of balls but if you are "Machine Gun Guy" it will cost you for
extra paint. Other than that, everything included is free, right down to the movies
at the movie theater. EPIC!
Dinner in the evening is only thing that's NOT included in the camp price. We don't include
this meal because there are so many great places to eat in Whistler.
You aren't on your own for dinner though. Every day on our activity board at the hotel we have
5 different restaurants listed and the times that coaches are taking campers. You can hook up
with whatever group you'd like to eat with.
We keep a close eye on everyone, especially the younger campers to make sure everyone is eating
right and not just junk food. We have two staff members whose job it is to take the younger
campers to dinner. Just because you have to pay for dinner yourself doesn't mean you are by yourself.
Some coaches go for dinner and then to the Village 8 Cinemas for a movie. The restaurants we list
range from pizza, sushi, Mexican, Indian, Italian. No matter what you like to eat there is a crew
heading to somewhere you'd like. There is even a McDonald's. Pretty much every day there is a
crew of campers and coaches headed to Mongolie Grill and Pita Etc, across from the movie theater.
Campers are allowed to go to dinner by themselves or with friends; they are not forced to go
with our staff. Dinner is usually crews of campers going to their favorite places. No one is
left behind. The coolest thing is chilling in Whistler village after dinner. You see every pro
you can think of doing the same thing as you. Chilling in town after a good day riding.
Whistler Village is like one big outdoor mall, it's a really safe and compact environment.
Canadian dollars is the currency here, although US cash is accepted in the majority of places
in town. You don't need any other spending money apart from the $25 CDN for dinner each night.
Breakfast and lunch are included in the camp price. Although you may want to bring some money
for snacks, drinks, the coaches sale etc.
You can use an ATM card up here and withdraw small amounts daily if required. It's the best way,
so you're not traveling with lots of cash, and it dispenses $20 Canadian dollar bills.
The Coaches' Sale also happens every week and its amazing deals on all kinds of used equipment
and clothing from the coaches. Nothing like scoring Simon's old goggles for $40 instead of $150.
Brent's extra tires and brake parts for half their value. How cool is getting 4FRNT clothes before
they are out in the stores or TJ's Sessions jacket for cheap. Even Griffin's into it, selling
poles for super cheap. The Coaches sale is off the hook. If you need new stuff The COC Coaches'
Sale is the place to get it. Our shop also has custom Dakine, TSG and Zimtstern products
that are super dope and limited edition.
As extra spending money is such a personal issue we can never say exactly how much to bring,
it's a family decision. Just know that when we designed camp we designed it to be that once
kids get to camp it should be the same amount of fun for everyone, not a "Fun dependent on how
much money you have" experience.
As the center of the snowboard, ski and mountain bike universe, there are stores for each sport packed to the gills with next years stuff at special prices for campers. If you are looking for new equipment, don’t bother buying it at home just before you leave, get it cheap here.