FAQs

No matter how much information we put on the website, we are sure you will still have an ever growing list of questions pertaining to a whole number of things. With that in mind, we have listed a few of the more common ones and a few of the more bizarre ones for you to ponder at you leisure.

You are always quite welcome to call us in the office or send us as email if you would rather have a more personal answer.

Q	What is the total number of campers at Lagganlia?
A	This summer we have a maximum camper capacity of 65 per session.
Q	How many more boys are there compared to girls?
A	Our camper divide is normally pretty even but every year is different.
Q	Does it snow in Scotland during the summer?
A	Not that we have ever seen, so no need to bring your skis.
Q	How many international campers are there each session?
A	The camp is open to anyone wishing to take up the challenge and we would normally have two or three French, Spanish, Canadian and even Italian campers attend each session. The vast majority come from all over the U.K. although we have a growing number coming from the USA as well.
Q	Are there plug sockets in the rooms?
A	Yes
Q	Why is there no mouse flavoured cat food?
A	We have no idea on this one, suggestions on a post card.
Q	How will I call home?
A	After the first week, you will have the opportunity for some limited internet time as well as having a designated call home time. You can survive without Facebook for seven days and when you do get on the computer, at least you will have something interesting to write about for a change.
Q	Can I bring my own horse?
A	Erm.............No. There is not room for it in your room.
Q	Do we get any down time to hang out with our friends?
A	Yes. You will get the chance to hang out with your bunk mates and the rest of the camp several times during the day. Assuming you have not broken any rules, everyone has free time after evening activity until lights out, there is also shower hour and meal times to catch up on your days adventures.
Q	Are the showers outside?
A	All the bathrooms and showers on camp are inside with most of the rooms being en-suit.
Q	Is this a weight loss summer camp?
A	Wild Packs camps are not weight loss camps, but we do encourage a healthy active lifestyle.
Q	: What if I don’t make friends?
A	It is important to remember that everybody is feeling the same way when they arrive at camp. You know without even talking to anyone that you have a lot in common with many of your fellow campers as you have all decided to attend the same type of adventure camp. Our program and staff are also set to get your integrating and moving pretty much as soon as you arrive so you are not going to have time to worry about meeting people. Remember the staff are there to be your support if you need them and they will give you as much time as you need.
Q	Can we eat squirrels?
A	No, Squirrels are too fast to catch and besides, do you want to tell the local ranger you just hunted down his endangered pet and had him as a light afternoon snack?
Q	What if I want to stay for another session?
A	You have to ask your parents first but and it depends on availability in the next session. If there is room, you are more than welcome.
Q	How do I sign up?
A	Speak to your parents get them to fill in your enrolment form, pay your fees and we will see you this summer. Easy!