HOC's Group Philosophy
Our group registration philosophy is built on three key pillars:
- Shared Experience: Allows campers to attend with familiar friends or teammates, easing the transition away from home.
- New Connections: Encourages campers to branch out beyond existing social circles and make new friends.
- Equal Inclusion: Ensures every camper feels equally welcome and comfortable, whether registering as a group or an individual.
| What to Expect | What NOT to Expect |
| The Rule of 4: Campers will be bunked with group members in cabins of up to 4 (matched by gender and age). | Entire Group in One Cabin: Groups larger than 4 will be split across multiple cabins to fit cabin capacities and accommodate all campers. |
| Shared & New Connections: Your camper will share a cabin with group members as well as other single campers of similar age. | Entire Group in One Section: Groups larger than 12 will be split into different sections (cohorts for hockey, meals, and daily activities). |
| Individualized Activities: Campers will participate in activities based on their personal interests and registration choices. | Group-Wide Activity Schedules: Activities are assigned based on individual preferences and registration order, not group codes. |
Group Discount Rules & Policies
- Cabin Size Limits: The maximum cabin group size is 4 campers. Groups larger than 4 will be split across multiple cabins.
- Large Groups (12+): Groups over 12 will be split into different sections while maintaining cabin groups of no more than 4.
- Minimum Requirement: A minimum of 4 campers must register using the Group Code before the expiry date. If this minimum is not met, all registrations revert to Regular Camp Rates, and discounts are forfeited.
- Already Registered Before Group Approval?
- Discounts & Minimums: Registrations completed prior to group approval do not qualify for the group discount or count toward the 4-camper minimum.
- Cabin Requests: Your camper can still be housed with the group. Contact your Group Coordinator to ensure your camper is included in the request.