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Wilderness Youth Leadership Development (WYLD)
WYLD Summer Camps
Our Mission is to teach the wonder, spirit, and worth of people and the natural world through outdoor pursuits.
Run in association with Strathcona Park Lodge, Canada's award winning outdoor education centre, Wilderness Youth Leadership Development (WYLD) Expeditions are summer camps for adventurous tweens and teens, 12 to 17 years old. Based out of the Lodge's lakeside location, the 8 to 12 day camps explore the hiking trails, lakes, inlets, beaches, islands and mountains of Vancouver Island by foot, sea kayak and canoe. Along the way kids learn life skills, like leadership, problem solving and teamwork, and harder skills, like navigation, canoe strokes and rock climbing.
WYLD Summer Camps
There are four WYLD summer camps each with different itineraries and destinations, but all four teach life long skills.
Self-respect: by setting and achieving goals, students are able to build a healthy confidence that will foster a greater respect for themselves and the people around them.
Self-reliance: instilling the added responsibility involved in wilderness travel helps people to work for themselves. This can help create a sense of independence and personal accomplishment.
Compassion: in working with others and sharing in their hardships and triumphs, one learns compassion as well as a sense of tolerance.
Appreciation and Awareness for the world around us: our classroom takes people away from the convenience of their everyday lives and requires them to live in balance with their surroundings.
Choose from these WYLD Expeditions:
Strathcona Survivor – Qualifies for Gold Duke of Ed
Length: 10 days
Date: Aug 21-30, 2015
Skills: survival, primitive skills, map and compass, first aid
Difficulty: moderate/challenging
You've seen Bear Grylls and Survivorman do it, now it's your turn to learn how to live off the land with little more than a knife. Make a shelter, light a matchless fire, forage for food and find your way back to civilization all while leaving no trace on the land. After a couple days learning the basic skills at a base camp, campers are dropped off in a remote part of Strathcona Provincial Park. Over the next five days, new challenges present themselves. With an instructor helping when needed, campers work together as they learn to thrive with far less than they probably imagined, while navigating their way to a pick up point for a return trip to the lodge.
Strathcona Survivor Itinerary
Day 1-2: Arrive at the Lodge and learn the skills necessary to survive in the wild. Shelter building, fire lighting, first aid scenarios and more will be covered to ensure that everyone is at the same skill level before heading into the wilderness.
Day 3-10: Get dropped off at a location in Strathcona Provincial and make your way back to the Lodge. Use your skills learned in the previous two days and pick up more survival skills along the way as your instructors assist you on your way back to the Lodge.
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Adventurous Journey
Length: 7 DAYS
Cost: $840
Date: August 21-26, 2015
Skills: Trip Planning and Preparation, Backcountry Basics, Paddle Strokes, Canoe Tripping, Map and Compass, Navigation
Difficulty: moderate/challenging
The Gold Adventurous Journey will take participants on a multi-day canoe trip of the scenic Sayward Canoe Circuit on Vancouver Island. This 48 km chain of lakes, creeks and portages is an ideal destination for the aspiring canoeist. The trip is designed to specifically meet the criteria of the Gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and includes the preliminary training, two practice journies and expedition. The journey is supervised by two Strathcona Park Lodge outdoor instructors and all group gear, canoes, meals and shuttles are all included.
Prior to the trip participants will receive a worksheet to complete and bring with them to help get started with the preliminary training.
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Adventurous Journey Itinerary
Day 1: Participants will be met in Campbell River or can be dropped off at Strathcona Park Lodge. The first afternoon will be spent getting to know other members of the group and the instructors through a series of group activities. A hearty dinner in the Whale Room will fill you up and prepare you for the first night camping on property. This night counts as the first practice journey for participants entering directly into Gold.
Day 2: Preparations for your Canoe Journey will happen throughout the day, including food planning and packing, a session on the water learning canoe strokes, going over gear and discussing and planning your route as the excitement of your Canoe Journey builds. Canoes and gear will be loaded and onto the trailer ready for the morning as you head to bed for the second night of camping on property, which will count as the second practice journey.
Days 3 – 6: Your trip begins in the morning of day 3 with a short van ride to the put-in point. According to the Duke of Ed participant's record book, the expedition is to be a demanding journey – and these days will be. From the time you break camp in the mornings until you lay down in your sleeping bag at night, you can expect to paddle, portage and work together to travel over the water and land of this scenic area. Along the way you'll check out small islands, isolated beaches, stands of old growth trees, and old trestle bridges that are remnants of the logging railroads that used to crisscross the landscape. Your journey ends in the afternoon of day 6 with a pick-up at the take-out point, clean-up, filling in your Duke of Ed record book, dinner in the Whale Room and a celebration.
Day 7: On your final morning say farewell to your new friends, instructors and the Lodge as you head to Campbell River for the trip home or you can be picked up directly from the Lodge. All that is left for you to do is complete your trip report and enjoy the rest of the summer.
Discovery Camp – High Ropes, Canoeing, Rock Climbing and Hiking
Length: 8 DAYS
Cost: $1095
Date: July 25 – Aug 1, 2015
Skills: Backcountry Basics, Paddle Strokes, Rock Climbing, Map and Compass
Difficulty: introductory/moderate
Our introductory camp combines an overnight canoe trip and a mountain hike with rock climbing and high ropes course at Strathcona Park Lodge.
Discovery Camp Itinerary
Strathcona Park Lodge sits on the edge of the vast lake system in the shadow of Vancouver Island's highest mountains. The Discovery Expedition brings in the best of both worlds – campers will paddle down fjord-like Buttle Lake with snowcapped mountains all around and hike deep into Strathcona Provincial Park to visit one of its hidden jewels, Landslide Lake.
Day 1: After arriving at Strathcona you'll meet your fellow Expedition members and your instructors. The instructors will show you around the Lodge and play a few games to get to know your group. You'll also begin planning your Expedition. Dinner is in the Whale Room and the night is spent at the Lodge.
Day 2: To the High Ropes Course you'll go. Suspended 40-feet in the air this exciting challenge is a fun introduction to your Expedition. After lunch at the Whale Room you'll pack canoes and set off for a three day canoe trip. The trip starts on Upper Campbell Lake with its intricate shoreline full of bays and sandy beaches before passing through the narrows into Buttle Lake, and Strathcona Park.
Day 3-4: Exploring coves, bays and river mouths you'll paddle down Buttle Lake under the towering massifs of snow capped mountains. The scenery is spectacular looking down this long and narrow lake. In camp you'll work as a team to set up shelter and make meals. You'll learn about no trace camping, canoe strokes and more. If the wind blows you'll hoist a sail and relax before returning to Strathcona Park Lodge before lunch on day 4. After lunch you'll be able to test your climbing skills on one of the rock climbing bluffs and then move onto the bouldering wall where you'll learn about technique. You'll then head to a rock cliff near the lodge and you'll learn rock climbing etiquette, proper harnessing, climbing, belaying and the rappelling technique. After your climb, enjoy a meal in the Whale Room and a night at the Lodge.
Day 5-7: An after-breakfast shuttle will land the group at the Elk River Trail in Strathcona Park – this will be the start of a three day hike. This excellent hike climbs through old growth forest to Landslide Lake, one of the most scenic lakes on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the towering walls of Mount Colonel Foster. This is your group's opportunity to use everything you have learned to fully manage the navigation, campsite selection and set-up, and meal planning and preparation. Upon completion of your hike, head back for a celebratory feast in the Whale Room and your final night together at the Lodge.
Day 8: After packing up, enjoy a final morning of fun and games before travelling home.
Backcountry Beginnings – Rock Climbing and Multi Day Camping
Length: 8 DAYS
Cost: $1095
Dates: July 19-26, 2015
Skills: Backcountry Basics, Paddle Strokes, Rock Climbing, Map and Compass
Difficulty Level: Introductory/Moderate
By the end of this moderately challenging backcountry introduction participants will be leading the group as they travel by sea kayak and by foot in the Strathcona Park wilderness.
Backcountry Beginnings Itinerary
This introduction to backcountry travel is a sampling of the best of Strathcona's chunk of paradise: rock climbing and high ropes at Strathcona Park Lodge; day hikes into the Vancouver Island mountains; and a multi-day sea kayak trip on glacier carved lakes. You'll challenge yourself high off the ground, hike a pristine valley and follow bear and elk tracks across an estuary, all while learning how to be self sufficient in the backcountry.
Day 1: After arriving at Strathcona you'll meet your fellow Expedition members and your instructors. The instructors will show you around the Lodge and play a few games to get to know your group. You'll also begin planning your Expedition. Dinner is in the Whale Room and you'll sleep at the Lodge's base camp.
Day 2: The high ropes course will be your first challenge. Suspended 40-feet off the ground the ropes, logs and wires are a physical and mental challenge that requires team work and trust to navigate. It's also a lot of fun. In the afternoon you'll head down to the water to become familiar with sea kayaking skills, strokes and rescues in preparation for your kayak expedition. Eat and base camp at the lodge.
Day 3: Start the day with another challenge, this time on the rock climbing bluff to learn the basics of climbing, knot tying, rope systems, safety equipment, rappelling and grabbing the rock to climb up. Getting off the ground and reaching the top will require teamwork, trust and perseverance. The feeling of accomplishment at the top is matched by the adrenaline of rappelling back down. After lunch you'll pack your sea kayak and head out on an adventure.
Day 4-7: Over the next four days you'll explore Upper Campbell and Buttle lakes. You might take side trips into the river mouths, or look for the perfect swimming spot, or you may just lay back and float enjoying mountain rimmed lakes. A highlight of this expedition is a day hike through the pristine Tlools Valley where you will attempt to reach spectacular Mia falls. Tlools is a wild and rugged old growth valley, home to abundant wildlife. By the last few days you and your group will become self sufficient, you'll be taking over the decision making from your instructors, you'll navigate, pick campsites, set up camp, prepare meals and light fires. A celebratory dinner and last night with your group rounds out your WYLD experience.
Day 8: On your final day, paddle back to Strathcona Park Lodge, enjoy a shower, clean up, pack up and head home knowing you have accomplished more than you likely thought possible; proud of your new skills, increased confidence and shared memories.
Nootka Adventure – Sea Kayaking
Length: 8 DAYS
Cost: $1395
Dates: July 19-26, 2015
Skills: Backcountry Basics, Kayak Strokes & Rescues, Ocean Travel, Marine Navigation and Weather, Surf Landings and Launchings, Trip Safety
Difficulty: Moderate
A moderately challenging sea kayak trip in Nootka Sound, a little known remote and wildlife rich destination on Vancouver Island's west coast.
Nootka Adventure Itinerary - Sea Kayaking
We're not sure why more people don't sea kayak in Nootka Sound, but we're not complaining. The rugged coast near Gold River on the west side of Vancouver Island is a sea kayaker's dream. There are dozens of islands, empty beaches, tidal pools galore, coves, inlets and passages to explore and resident whales, sea lions and sea otters to spot. On this 8-day adventure we'll learn about thousands of years of First Nation history, hundreds of years of European occupation, the tides, weather and ocean navigation all while visiting some of the best campsites on the coast.
Day 1: After arriving at Strathcona you'll meet your fellow Expedition members and your instructors. As a group you'll begin planning your trip, including an introduction to sea kayaking skills, strokes and rescues. Dinner is in the Whale Room and the group will sleep at the lodge's base camp.
Day 2: The adventure beings after breakfast with a van ride to the Nootka Sound. In a quiet marina you'll pack your kayak and set off across the sheltered waters following the coast of Bligh Island. As you paddle past coves and small beaches you'll begin to get comfortable in your sea kayak. By late afternoon the group will begin looking for a good place to camp for the night.
Day 3-6: Over the next several days time is spent learning the backcountry basics as well as exploring the islands, beaches and shores of Nootka Sound. You may spend time fishing for dinner, or scrambling around tidal pools teeming with new and exciting sights, or you may just lay back and float, enjoying the peaceful solitude of the Sound. You may visit Friendly Cove where Captain Cook landed in 1778. Here you are introduced to the First Nations people and culture of this region. Being in the wilderness means attending to the essentials. As days pass you will find you have honed many of your camping skills and your group begins to take over more responsibility from your instructors, taking over the navigation, campsite selection and set-up, and meal planning and preparation. It is your opportunity to use everything you have learned to finish your journey and succeed as a team.
Day 7: The last strokes return you and your group to the marina where a van will be waiting to take you back to the Lodge, a warm shower, a celebratory meal and a final night with your group.
Day 8: On your final day campers clean up, pack up and head home knowing you have accomplished more than you likely thought possible; proud of your new skills, increased confidence and shared memories.
Backcountry Classic – Hiking – Qualifies for Gold Duke of Ed
Length: 12 DAYS
Cost: $1440
Dates: Aug 9 – 20, 2015
Skills: Backcountry Basics, Paddle Strokes, Map and Compass, Alpine Hiking and Route Finding, Ice Axe Use and Snow Travel (depending on snow conditions)
Difficulty: Challenging
Our most challenging camp and a true expedition. Starting at the lodge, participants will paddle by canoe to a trailhead and hike for several days into the alpine culminating in a steep mile long climb to reach the summit of Mount McBride before returning home.
Backcountry Classic Itinerary
Day 1: After the group arrives at Strathcona Park Lodge they will begin packing and planning the expedition. Dinner is in the Whale Room and the group will sleep at the lodge's base camp.Our most advanced camp is a 12-day multi-sport expedition. Beginning at Strathcona Park Lodge the group sets out by canoe down Buttle Lake heading for the Marble Meadows Trail, a water access-only backpack route into the Vancouver Island mountains. The trail leads to a huge alpine meadow where several mountains and ridges can be climbed, including snow covered Mount McBride, one of the highest peaks on Vancouver Island. After six days of hiking, its back in the boats for a two day canoe back to the Lodge.
Day 2: With a hearty breakfast out of the way you'll load the canoes and begin paddling down Upper Campbell Lake. The mountains will get higher and snowier as you head south into Buttle Lake, exploring coves and beaches. After making camp you'll begin learning the backcountry basics: how to set up shelter, prepare dinner and light a fire.
Day 3: The group will continue down Buttle Lake, passing several river estuaries before arriving at Phillips Creek and the trail to Marble Meadows. Here they will set up one more lake camp and lighten their load before heading into the mountains for six days.
Day 4: The switchbacking trail climbs steadily, passing through old growth forests and onto the edge of Marble Meadows; a wilderness camp will be set in the rolling plateau of wildflowers and patches of forest.
Day 5-9: Spend the next 5 days exploring the alpine area of Marble Meadows including Wheaton hut, Limestone cap, Morrison Spire and, the highlight, the summit of Mount McBride. Each destination demands fitness, group management and teamwork, as well as new skills like ice axe use, snow climbing, off trail navigation and map reading. At camp each night the group will take on more responsibility with meals, group decisions and planning.
Day 10-11: Down at lake level again – it's time for the paddle back. As a well-oiled group, the canoes will fly across the lake. Enjoy refreshing swims and lakeside campsites as your canoes hug the shore on the journey home. A celebratory dinner and last night with your group rounds out your WYLD experience.
Day 12: On your final day, paddle back to Strathcona Park Lodge, enjoy a shower, clean up, pack up and head home knowing you have accomplished more than you likely thought possible; proud of your new skills, increased confidence and shared memories.
Why Us?
Better Instructors
Because of the environments we operate in we demand more from our instructors (they are not summer camp staff). They work with youths in an outdoor education environment year round and have the certifications and skills to do the job safely.
Unique programs
We're the only company taking youths into many of these areas, including sea kayaking trips to Nootka Sound. On many of our trips we don't see other people.
More experience
We've been leading trips in our backyard longer than anyone, since 1959 in fact. And we've been taking kids into the wilderness longer than almost anyone else in Canada. Experience breeds more knowledge, safer expeditions and a better trip for participants.
Why do WYLD as well as a school program?
Dozens of schools visit Strathcona Park Lodge every spring and fall so their students can learn in an outdoor classroom. These programs are just touching the surface of what can be learned and experienced in an outdoor education experience.
WYLD Expeditions take off where school programs left off. There's little repetition as the goals and itinerary of school programs and summer camps are different. Participants spend more time away from Strathcona Park Lodge learning camp crafts and self reliance. They'll build on skills touched on during a school visit and they'll meet new people with similar interests.
If a student liked their school experience, they'll love a WYLD Expedition.
Strathcona's Mission is: To teach the wonder, spirit and worth of people and the natural world through outdoor pursuits.
In addition we strive to be good stewards to the environment. We generate our own clean power, shop locally, work to protect wild places and always look for ways to reduce our environmental impact.
Exciting goals to have, but not easy ones to achieve, we do so with a core set of values called The Strathcona Circle: More with Less; Stewardship; Challenge by Choice; Living on the Edge; Generosity of Spirit; Happy Warrior.
These six principles govern everything that happens at Strathcona Park Lodge, the food we serve, the people we employ, our environmental ethos and our teaching style. We live them every day and teach them as part of all our programs, often by example. Here's how:
More with Less – Minimizing one's impact on the planet through one's choices.
Strathcona is a self contained community of more than 20 buildings, 50 or more staff and hundreds of guests. The entire operation is powered by a micro-hydro system, which means we're highly sensitive to energy conservation. We also treat our own water and heat some of it with passive solar technology.
Stewardship – Caring for one's local environment and teaching others to care too.
When a logging company planned to cut old growth trees in a pristine valley Strathcona helped organize a land swap, even though it meant more logging in our viewscape. The Lodge and its employees have been instrumental in keeping Strathcona Provincial Park protected and wild.
Challenge by Choice – Providing the opportunity for individuals to choose to take appropriate risks in a safe environment where success is guaranteed.
While the zip lines at Strathcona appear dangerous, the cables, pulleys and carabiners are strong enough to hold a car. That doesn't make that first step off the platform any easier for a lot of people. Whether someone leaps, balks or just puts on a harness, trying is considered a success.
Living on the Edge – Being open to new experiences, new ideas and people's differences.
Hand in hand with Challenge by Choice, Living on the Edge means trying a bite of that new food at dinner. It's being brave and climbing into a kayak even though you've never been in a boat. And most importantly it's leaving stereotypes and preconceptions behind.
Generosity of Spirit – Thinking of others with kindness and charity, giving others the benefit of the doubt, treating people with respect.
Instructors genuinely want to share their skills and knowledge. They want everyone to succeed and do their best to make it happen. They are never happier than after a challenging day when everyone in their group exceeded their goals. That is why they work here.
Happy Warrior – Going at tasks (including the mundane or daunting) with gusto, being a positive contributor to a team and always pitching in.
The rain is pouring down and camp is still a long way off, yet the entire group is singing at the top of their lungs. That's a happy warrior. We're never surprised when we hear about groups of all ages and backgrounds overcoming hardship with a smile, a laugh and a song.
WYLD Expeditions at Strathcona are delivered by professional and highly skilled instructors.
They love the outdoors and they love to teach and share their passion for adventure. Our instructors are excellent role models and are chosen, not only for their high level of technical skill, but because they are smart, energetic, caring leaders who have the ability to work with and look after youths. All instructors undergo a criminal record check and hold current certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR. Other qualifications include: BCRCA Canoe Instructor, WKABC Whitewater Instructor, ACKSG and SKGA Sea Kayak Guides, Swiftwater Rescue Technician & NLS. Instructors receive ongoing training and evaluation and are encouraged to further develop themselves professionally.
Most of our instructors work as outdoor guides and leaders year round. Many are graduates of our own leader training semester the Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training or similar programs. In addition, they have strong "soft skills" in leadership, group dynamics, motivation, skills progression and more.
They'll keep campers safe, engaged and learning throughout their trip.
Duke of Edinburgh
WYLD Expeditions qualify for Adventurous Journey in all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a United Kingdom charity program that encourages personal development for youths aged 14 to 25. All three levels of achievement (bronze, silver and gold) are voluntary and self-driven. The 'expedition' component of the award can be earned by taking part in a WYLD expedition.
To find out more about the award and why someone would want to do it go to their website, www.dukeofed.org.
Students participating in the DOE must inform their instructor at the start of the Expedition. It is the camper's responsibility to complete the section on the qualifying journey and then give the record book to their instructor the evening prior to departure. Record books will not be signed if submitted late. Instructors will only complete the assessors section if the student has sufficiently achieved the requirements and accurately filled in the record book.
All WYLD Expedition summer camps at Strathcona Park Lodge contain an element of risk that is inherent to outdoor activities.
Our instructors and staff understand the risks involved in certain activities and managing those risks and the safety of our participants is our first priority.
We tend not to think of driving as dangerous task because it is part of every day life but in reality someone is far more likely to get hurt in a car than they would rock climbing, sea kayaking, climbing a mountain or anything else a WYLD participant will do.
This is the difference between perceived risk (appears dangerous, but isn't) and real risk (really is dangerous). At Strathcona we do as much as we can to reduce real risk as part of our safety and risk management planning. Instructors are highly trained, they use high quality equipment and procedures are in place to ensure activities are geared to the participant's age, maturity and ability.
Perceived risk on the other hand is part of what makes outdoor education so exciting and valuable. Campers often approach an activity, such as rock climbing, with a notion that it is dangerous and hard. By explaining how the equipment works, the training the instructors have and breaking climbing into simple steps, kids are able to overcome their fears and succeed. The sense of accomplishment in the face of a huge obstacle, like a cliff face, is great and carries over to many aspects of their lives.
Outdoor activities will always carry a certain level of risk but it is an important factor in the learning success of an outdoor environment. We believe that the benefit of taking part in one of our programs far outweighs the risks – So do many others.
More than 100,000 school aged children have been to Strathcona with their class. Our greatest compliment is that many schools return year after year. They come back because we take safety seriously just like we do on each WYLD Expedition.
Instructors enjoy an open and honest relationship with supervisors and managers. Issues and concerns are dealt with immediately. We have detailed risk management protocols and procedures that are reviewed and re-evaluated regularly. Every three years the British Columbia Camping Association audits our safety practices. Our Executive Director and managers take part in risk management workshops and conferences to ensure Strathcona Park Lodge remains a leader in outdoor education safety.
Strathcona Park Lodge and its employees can't manage all the risks on their own. A large responsibility rests with the participants to share in the safety of themselves and others during all activities. That's why as part of our safety and risk plan we ask every participant to sign a youth consent form. This is not a waiver, nor does it pretend to absolve us of any or all responsibility for the safety of your child. It is an educational tool to inform parents and campers of the types of activities, and risks and responsibilities involved with in WYLD Expeditions. By signing it, participants agree to share in the managing of risk with their instructor, Strathcona Park Lodge and their group.
If you have any questions or concerns about safety and risk management at Strathcona Park Lodge please call 250-286-3122 and ask for one of our Program Directors.
We take safety seriously:
- All instructors hold a minimum 40 hour wilderness first aid & CPR certificate, many also hold the 80hr certificate. Each instructor carries a group first aid kit during all activities and a communication device for wilderness environments.
- We have an onsite first aid room equipped with oxygen. Oxygen and first aid supplies are also located in the waterfront centre.
- Our Executive Director and other senior staff members possess Advanced Medicine (120 hour first aid) training.
- The Campbell River hospital (with full emergency department), walk-in clinics and dentists are 40km away.
- Ambulance service provided by Campbell River or Gold River.
- All buildings are equipped with smoke detectors and we provide our own fire fighting equipment. Our staff is trained in the use of fire fighting equipment.
- Instructors are responsible for the safety and supervision of WYLD students from the time of pick up to drop off.
- Each instructor and office phone is equipped with an emergency contact phone list.
- Student medical records are kept in the first aid room. In the event that a student is sent to the hospital or clinic we send a copy with them and retain the original.
- Our instructor field guide contains detailed information about search and rescue procedures. This includes conducting land and water searches for missing persons, clearing and marking helicopter landing zones and emergency contact protocol.
- We have a staff/camper communication policy to protect children. Any post-trip communication must be conducted through our office or public Facebook page so as to protect children from inappropriate correspondence and our staff from allegations of misconduct.
- We have motorboats and vehicles onsite in the event they are needed. All powerboat operators possess the new Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
- Policies, procedures and training are in place for all activities we conduct (rock climbing, high ropes course, zip line, etc.)
- We are audited every three years for compliance with BC Camping Association guidelines.
- Our dining and kitchen facilities are in compliance with provincial health and safety regulations.
If you have more questions, want help deciding which course is right for you, or would like to check availability, please call us at 250-286-3122 and speak to one of our friendly staff or e-mail us at email@example.com.
Dear WYLD Parent and Participant,
Thank you for your interest in WYLD Expeditions. We take pride in offering exceptional wilderness adventures for youth and strive to challenge the body, expand the mind and create a powerful experience that will last a lifetime. Our courses are based out of British Columbia's oldest park – Strathcona Provincial Park – offering a diversity of beautiful locations and challenging environments to explore. We welcome you and your son or daughter to our exciting world of outdoor exploration.
The WYLD Summer Camp application follows the steps listed below. (If you do not have means to fill out the WYLD Summer Camp Application Form online contact us at 250-286-3122 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com)
Step 1: Please fill out the WYLD Summer Camp Application Form below. (The application can be filled out by you, although we encourage you to include your child in this process.)
Step 2: You will receive an e-mail from Strathcona Park Lodge regarding your son/daughter's acceptance into a WYLD Summer Camp and information on payment. In the same e-mail you get a link to fill out the following forms:
- Acknowledgement of Risk and Informed Consent Form
- Medical Form
- Travel Details Form
All forms, medical, consent and travel details must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of your son or daughter's WYLD course. Once you have submitted these forms you will be automatically redirected to the equipment lists page so your son or daughter can come to a WYLD Summer Camp properly prepared.
Thank you for choosing WYLD, we look forward to seeing you this summer!
The success of a WYLD course is built on the foundation of its participants. They must be willing to participate, trust, and communicate with each other in order to create a positive experience. WYLD is not a camp for youth with motivational or behavioral issues. We reserve the right to dismiss any student who is seen as being a detriment to the group and is a safety risk or medical concern. The use or possession of tobacco, non-prescription drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited. As well, we will not keep students on course who are determined to leave. Any of these situations will result in the student being removed from the course and transported back home at their own expense. No refund will be given for early dismissals.
A 25% non-refundable deposit is due with your application. Full payment is due one month prior to the start date of the WYLD course and becomes non-refundable at that time. Students leaving a course after its start date will not be granted a refund even as a result of injury or illness.


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The most popular tuning for cigar box guitars is called Open G tuning. Many of the original blues guitar players used Open G, and its a favorite with Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Play the MP3 file at http://guitar.about.com/library/media/audio/tuningdgdgbd.mp3 to hear the tuning (save the file to your computer or mobile phone so you have it handy). The MP3 is for a six-string guitar, so ignore the first string thats plucked, and tune your cigar box guitar to the three strings after that.
Fret Spacing depends on your scale length. A simple online fret calculator can be found at BuildYourGuitar.com (buildyourguitar.com/resources/fretcalc/jscrptclc.htm). A more complex calculator that produces a printable template is available here: www.fretfind.ekips.org/2d/standard.php.
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In Volume 21s Traditional Cigar Box Guitar, the tuners were mistakenly mounted upside down, which will make the guitar more difficult to keep in tune. To mount them correctly, simply flip them so the string tension is always pulling the shaft toward the gear, not away from the gear.
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I thought it very interesting that you got all three tuners on upside down. A look at ANY guitar would show you the difference !! It will work sort of upside down but it will be hard to keep in tune and harder to achieve correct tuning - Flipped over to correct the shaft the string is through will be tensioned into the tuner knob shaft and gear and tend to tighten this simple mechanism up which allows it to do its job correctly. I would like to see a correction posted to prevent folks from following your instructions into a fundamental error. If you would like to see a blog on the correct way to do this go to cigarboxnation.com and search for my name Bill Ludeman and or Tuners right side up blog. Its a photo essay detailing the difference.Posted by crackerswamp on April 01, 2010 at 19:44:35 Pacific Time
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I was inspired by your article to convert one of my wife'e cigar boxes into a small mandolin (13" scale length). I used a neck I had damaged during another project. See the results here:- http://mirthwood.blogspot.com/2010/01/cigar-box-mandolin_30.html
I also provide an alternative scale calculator with some useful features on my blog. Thanks again Make.Posted by Mirthwood on January 31, 2010 at 15:23:00 Pacific Time
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Excellent timing on this article. I built a CBG based off Makes earlier article back in 2007 and ended up doing a number of upgrades/modifications to it. It finally ended up with actual tuners, real strings, and frets made out of cut up cotter pins. But it also wound up with a 30" scale length and a neck that would bend before the strings had enough tension to really come up to tune.
So I started planning on a building a new and improved version from scratch. Just as the parts started to come together and my ideas were about ready to start being executed I got the e-mail announcing this issue of Make and the updated CBG article.
I'll admit the article didn't really help me much this time, but it was still nice timing for it to come out right as I was about to start. And the link to fretfind was VERY helpful sine I hadn't found a better fret calculator through my own means.
Last night I finally got my second CBG tuned up and it's sounding great (even if my playing still isn't!) It's also looking great and a BIG step up from my first attempt:
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A pancreas transplant is surgery to implant a healthy pancreas from a donor into a patient with diabetes. Pancreas transplants give the patient a chance to stop taking insulin injections.
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The patient's diseased pancreas is not removed during the operation. The donor pancreas is usually placed in the right lower part of the patient's abdomen. Blood vessels from the new pancreas are attached to the patient's blood vessels. The donor duodenum is attached to the patient's intestine or bladder.
The surgery for a pancreas transplant takes about 3 hours. This operation is usually done at the same time as a kidney transplant in diabetic patients with kidney disease. The combined operation takes about 6 hours.
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The pancreas makes a substance called insulin. Insulin moves glucose, a sugar, from the blood into the muscles, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel.
In people with type 1 diabetes , the pancreas does not make enough, or sometimes any, insulin. This causes glucose to build up in the blood, leading to a high level of sugar in the blood. High blood sugar over a long time can cause many complications, including:
A pancreas transplant can cure diabetes and eliminate the need for insulin shots. Because of the risks involved with surgery, most persons with type 1 diabetes do not have a pancreas transplant just after they are diagnosed.
Pancreas transplant is rarely done alone. It is almost always done when someone with type 1 diabetes also needs a kidney transplant.
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Once your doctor refers you to a transplant center, you will be seen and evaluated by the transplant team. They will want to make sure that you are a good candidate for pancreas and kidney transplant. You will have several visits over several weeks or even months. You will need to have blood drawn and x-rays taken.
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If the transplant team believes you are a good candidate for a pancreas and kidney transplant, you will be put on a national waiting list.
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You will need to stay in the hospital for about 3 to 7 days or longer. After you go home, you will need close follow-up by a doctor and regular blood tests for 1 to 2 months or longer.
Your transplant team may ask you to stay close to the hospital for the first 3 months. You will need to have regular check-ups with blood tests and x-rays for many years.
If the transplant is successful, you will no longer need to take insulin shots, test your blood-sugar daily, or follow a diabetes diet.
There is evidence that the complications of diabetes, such as diabetic retinopathy, may not get worse and may even improve after a pancreas-kidney transplant.
More than 95% of people survive the first year after a pancreas transplant. Organ rejection occurs in about 1% of patients each year.
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Becker Y. Kidney and pancreas transplantation. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012: chap 28.
James MM. Nursing care of the pancreas transplant recipient. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2011;23:425-441.
Lipshutz GS, Wilkinson AH. Pancreas-kidney and pancreas transplantation for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2007;36:1015-1038.
White SA, Shaw JA, Sutherland DE. Pancreas transplantation. Lancet. 2009; 373:1808-1817.
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I leased a Pilot earlier this year and the Pilot forum had a dealer that no one could beat (but my dealer matched). Hoping to find something similar for the Jetta.
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harrysolomon1 Posts: 2I'm looking to buy a new 2012 Jetta SE with the 6-speed automatic transmission and without the convenience package and sunroof options.
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Does anybody have an opinion of whether this is a good enough deal to go ahead and purchase this car now?
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enjoythepath Posts: 3hi folks. getting ready to purchase a 2012 Jetta Sedan, TDI, premium with the Fender audio, with Nav. We are in North Carolina.
have been given two quotes: one is for a manual, for 24,900. Other is for DSG, for 25,900.
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ronsteve Posts: 435I am sure this has been discussed to death on this list elsewhere, but putting aside personal preference of manual vs. DSG, any considerations for resale value and possibly MPG?
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val26 Posts: 3Buying a 2013 Jetta 2.5L SEL Automatic Transmision w/Nav. Dealer told me I could buy at their $25,036 invoice price ($24,241 + $795 destination charge). Not including 'extras' of tax, RMV, doc fees and inspection (another $2,049.63). I'm going to ask the dealer to pay the extras so that I drive off at $25,036, which would be . Would that be a good deal? Are the rebates and incentives worth more than the $3,058 difference b/t MSRP and invoice (with the extras paid for by the dealer)? Is it unrealistic to think that the dealer would eat those other costs?
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sandman_6472 Coral Springs, FLPosts: 2,965Sat in a couple of these the other day and really loved the perforated leather seats, very comfortable. And the dash was laid out very nicely...very ergonomic where everything was right where it should be. The exterior is nicely done for a compact car...they had a red one in the showroom which was so glossy, absolutely beautiful. The only bad thing was the so so mileage from the 5 cylinder engine. But overall, something I could live with as a dd.
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steven39 Posts: 636just got back with my girlfriend who just purchased her first brand new car ever after many years of used cars.she got a 2013 vw jetta S with auto.only additional options were floor mats and first aid kit.msrp was $18,570.00 and the final negotiated price was $17,000.00..i test drove this car as well and it is extremly very slow with only 115 hp..iam assuming here that the 0-60 run would be in between 10-15 seconds.but my girlfriend wanted to keep the price low and so you might say that she got what she paid for..i tried talking her into getting the SE model with 170 hp but she didn't want to spend the extra bucks.however,what is nice here is that VW has included 3 years of free maintanence including oil changes and tire rotations....
steven39 Posts: 636just returned this morning with a friend of mine who was comparing 2 cars that he was interested in.2013 VW jetta S and 2013 hyundai elantra gls with preffered package and auto.the msrp for the jetta S model was $18,800.00 and the msrp for the hyundai elantra was $19,685.00....hard to beleive that only 800 bucks seperates these 2 cars and the elantra offers way more standard features.these are the things that the elantra has that the vw is missing.better warranty,more power,sat radio,steering wheel controls,bluetooth,alloy wheels,fog lights,heated seats,ect...why in the world would anybody choose the vw over the elantra for only a 800 dollar difference???
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fho2008 Posts: 393Dealer fee?
WTF is that?
A few years ago I was looking for a truck....the saleslady said "theres a $500 city of ------ fee on every vehicle we sell."
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sandman_6472 Coral Springs, FLPosts: 2,965What exactly is in the Convenience Package? These are nice looking vehicles especially in red and am anxious to try one at work. I've only seen one so far in all the vehicles that we have transported and if it's anything like the Passat I drove, I know I'm gonna like it. Not crazy for a sunroof but if I bought a CPO unit that had one, I'd suffer with it...lol! I prefer the alloys but from what I've seen, not all SE models come with them and all that I've seen at hertz have the wheel covers which look like crap actually...they're not even the bolt on type! Though I'm not a VW fan, if I had to, I'd buy one and hope that all the gremlins had been exorsized!
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Placenta abruptio is the separation of the placenta (the organ that nourishes the fetus) from its attachment to the uterus wall before the baby is delivered.
Premature separation of placenta; Ablatio placentae; Abruptio placentae; Placental abruption
The exact cause of a placental abruption may be hard to determine.
Direct causes are rare, but include:
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Placental abruption, which includes any amount of placental separation before delivery, occurs in about 1 out of 150 deliveries. The severe form, which can cause the baby to die, occurs only in about 1 out of 800 to 1,600 deliveries.
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Treatment may include fluids through a vein (IV) and blood transfusions. The mother will be carefully monitored for symptoms of shock . The unborn baby will be watched for signs of distress, which includes an abnormal heart rate.
An emergency cesarean section may be needed. If the baby is very premature and there is only a small placental separation, the mother may be kept in the hospital for close observation. She may be released after several days if the condition does not get worse and any bleeding stops.
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Do not drink any alcohol, such as beer and wine. Do not smoke or use recreational drugs during pregnancy. Get early and regular prenatal care.
Recognizing and managing conditions in the mother such as diabetes and high blood pressure also decrease the risk of placental abruption.
Francois KE, Foley MR. Antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics - Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2007:chap 19.
Houry DE, Salhi BA. Acute complications of pregnancy. In: Marx J, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2009:chap 176.
Cunningham FG, Leveno KL, Bloom SL, et al. Obstetrical hemorrhage. In: Cunningham FG, Leveno KL, Bloom SL, et al., eds. Williams Obstetrics. 23rd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2010:chap 35.
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President Obama recognizes that Hagel, who possesses sound judgment and independence, would be a tremendous asset to his national defense team and the perfect person to assist in bringing the costly 11 year old Afghanistan War to a successful conclusion, as promised. Hagel, with longtime involvement in veterans' affairs, is deeply committed to America's service members, military families and veterans. The President expressed his support of Hagel stating, "Maybe most importantly, Chuck knows that war is not an abstraction. He understands that sending young Americans to fight and bleed in the dirt and mud, that's something we only do when it's absolutely necessary. " |


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NEW YORK (AP) — The Irish actor Milo O'Shea has died in New York City at age 86.
O'Shea's many roles on stage and screen included a friar in Franco Zeffirelli's "Romeo and Juliet," an evil scientist in "Barbarella" and a Supreme Court justice on "The West Wing."
Ireland's arts minister, Jimmy Deenihan, said in a statement announcing O'Shea's death on Tuesday that the Dublin-born actor would be remembered for "ground-breaking" roles, including a performance as Leopold Bloom in the 1967 film adaptation of "Ulysses."
O'Shea also acted on Broadway, playing a gay hairdresser in 1968's "Staircase." He was nominated for Tony Awards twice.
The public knew O'Shea best as a character actor. His bushy eyebrows and white hair made him a favorite of casting directors looking for priests.


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Yamum wrote:A minor change as this Tamer behaves slightly different as of Patch 5.4.
Farmer Nishi
14 rounds
1: Carry pet
2: Eternal Strider [P/S] (1,2,2)
3: Darkmoon Tonk [-] (1,1,2)
vs Siren
- Pump charge > Cleansing Rain > Pump release > Pump charge > Water Jet - Siren dies
vs Toothbreaker
- Pump release > Cleansing Rain > Pump charge > Water Jet - Toothbreaker dies
vs Brood of Mothran
- Pump release > switch to carry pet > switch to Darkmoon Tonk
- Shock and Awe > Ion Canon - Brood of Mothran dies
hmm just took them on yesterday and I didn't notice anything new about this tamer, used the same attacks in the same order I have always been using, I check again.
Also note if you going to not start with carry pet don't forget to change where its place is
Farmer Nishi
14 rounds
1: Eternal Strider [P/S] (1,2,2)
2: Carry pet
3: Darkmoon Tonk [-] (1,1,2)
For Thundering Pandaren Spirit I have not been able to find better, another combos I tried end it on 27 turns and up. I tested for 4 hrs on my friend account that never completed it (lucky him he can farm it for xps and level pets fast that way) and best was team I posted. Using the Panderan dragon


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Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. It can occur anywhere on the skin.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Tinea barbae; Barber's itch
Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by rubing from clothing, blockage of the follicle, or shaving. Most of the time, the damaged follicles become infected with Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria.
Barber's itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the beard area of the face, usually the upper lip. Shaving makes it worse. Tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but the infection is caused by a fungus.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder that occurs mainly in black men. If curly beard hairs are cut too short, they may curve back into the skin and cause inflammation.
Common symptoms include a rash , itching, and pimples or pustules near a hair follicle in the neck, groin, or genital area. The pimples may crust over.
Your health care provider can diagnose this condition by looking at your skin. Lab tests may show which bacteria or fungus is causing the infection.
Hot, moist compresses may help drain the affected follicles.
Treatment may include:
Folliculitis usually responds well to treatment, but may come back.
Apply home treatment and call your health care provider if your symptoms:
To prevent further damage to the hair follicles and infection:
Habif TM. Principles of diagnosis and anatomy. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 1.
Habif TM. Bacterial infections. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 9.
Pasternack MS, Swartz MN. Cellulitis, necrotizing faciitis, and subcutaneous tissue infections. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 90.
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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Hypertension is another term used to describe high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and early death.
You are more likely to have high blood pressure as you get older. This is because your blood vessels become stiffer as you age. When that happens, your blood pressure goes up.
Controlling hypertension
If your blood pressure is high, you need to lower it and keep it under control. Your blood pressure reading has 2 numbers. One or both of these numbers can be too high.
If you've had a stroke or you have heart or kidney problems, your doctor may want your blood pressure to be round 130 to 140/80 mm Hg.
The blood pressure numbers listed above are goals agreed upon by most experts for most people. Yet your doctor will always consider how these goals apply to you specifically.
Many medicines can help you control your blood pressure. Your doctor will prescribe the best medicine for you, monitor your medicines, and make changes if needed.
Older adults tend to take more medicines overall. This puts them at greater risk for side effects, which can be harmful. One side effect of blood pressure medicine is an increased risk for falls. When treating older adults, blood pressure targets need to be balanced against drug side effects.
In addition to taking medicine, you can do many things to help control your blood pressure.
Your doctor can help you find programs for losing weight, stopping smoking, and exercising. You can also get a referral from your doctor to a dietitian. The dietitian can help you plan a diet that is healthy for you.
Your blood pressure can be measured many places, including:
Your doctor may ask you to keep track of your blood pressure at home. Make sure you get a good quality, well-fitting home device . It is best to have one with a cuff for your arm and a digital readout. Practice with your doctor to make sure you are taking your blood pressure correctly.
It is normal for your blood pressure to be different at different times of the day.
It is usually higher when you are at work. It drops slightly when you are at home. It is usually lowest when you are sleeping.
It is normal for your blood pressure to increase suddenly when you wake up. For people with very high blood pressure, this is when they are most at risk for heart attack and stroke.
Your doctor will give you a physical exam and check your blood pressure often. With your doctor, establish a goal for your blood pressure.
If you monitor your blood pressure at home, keep a written record. Bring the results to your clinic visit.
Call your doctor if your blood pressure goes well above your normal range.
Also call your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2014. Diabetes Care. 2014;37 Suppl 1:S14-S80.
Gaziano JM, Ridker PM, Libby P. Primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. In: Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. Saunders; 2011:chap 49.
Wright JT Jr, Fine LJ, Lackland DT, Ogedegbe G, Dennison Himmelfarb CR. Evidence supporting a systolic blood pressure goal of less than 150 mm hg in patients aged 60 years or older: the minority view. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Apr 1;160(7):499-503.
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Editorial update: 05/14/14
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About the Mount Sinai Health System
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) is one of the world's leading facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, and related conditions. Founded in 1820, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (NYEE) is the first and most historic specialty hospital in the nation, as well as one of the busiest.
With a rich heritage and a mission of providing highest quality patient care, graduate and continuing medical education, scientific research, and community outreach, NYEE has built upon its strengths to maintain a leadership position in the fields of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery, and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Commitment to excellence has earned NYEE a ranking as one of US News and World Report's "Best Hospitals in America," and a number of its medical staff are included in nationwide "Top Doctor" directories. The hospital has been awarded Magnet status for excellence in nursing care.
As a specialty hospital, NYEE is uniquely qualified to handle the most complicated cases, as well as a high volume of the most commonly needed procedures, and it is well documented that excellence in clinical outcome is strongly correlated with experience. Performing more than 30,000 surgical cases and 225,000 outpatient visits per year, NYEE is the region's most comprehensive center for the delivery of primary through tertiary eye and ear-nose-throat care.
At NYEE is the New York Eye Trauma Center, a highly specialized service dedicated to repair of all aspects the eye, including oculoplastics to help assure good aesthetic outcomes. Patients are referred from the tri-state area when time is of the essence in treating the injured eye, as well as around the world for primary and secondary repair of complex ocular injuries. NYEE's Eye Trauma Service is home to the Eye Injury Registry of the State of New York and is a member of the United States Eye Injury Registry.
The Medical Staff is comprised of more than 600 board-certified attending physicians and surgeons practicing throughout the tri-state area, many renowned for breakthrough research and introducing widely-practiced techniques.
NYEE has highly regarded highly competitive residency programs in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, plus dozens of post-graduate fellowship positions, thereby carrying a tradition of excellence into future generations of the medical profession.
NYEE serves as a nationwide referral center with a commitment to teaching, research, and high-technology based care. Cutting edge ocular imaging instrumentation provides highest resolution to diagnose diseases of the cornea, retina, optic nerve and glaucoma. Multi-disciplinary teams specialize in acute and chronic ear disease, cochlear implantation, intra cranial tumors, facial nerve disorders, and a dedicated thyroid center. In all forms of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, microsurgical capabilities and minimal incision techniques produce a natural, youthful appearance with rapid recovery.
Highly experienced staff in state-of-the-art surgical facilities have made NYEE's 19 operating rooms a benchmark of efficiency. Less invasive surgical procedures and technologies, many developed and refined in the ORs and labs of NYEE, have improved treatment success rates and shortened hospital stays in all core specialties.
With comprehensive services in a convenient campus, NYEE provides high-tech treatment in a caring and friendly environment. The Ambulatory Surgery Unit is specially designed to expedite all aspects of same-day surgery for patients and families in comfort, while the uniquely quiet and personal inpatient unit accommodates those who must stay overnight or longer in more intensive cases.
In addition to its main hospital facility in the vibrant Union Square area, NYEE has an established and growing network of satellite offices and is developing free-standing ambulatory surgery centers throughout the area. Currently there are 15 offices in high density business districts and select residential neighborhoods staffed with NYEE physicians and equipped with latest diagnostic equipment, making access to specialty care more convenient to people where they live or work. Soon patients will also be able to have many same-day surgical procedures in NYEE Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Long Island, another means of extending unmatched expertise with increased efficiency and convenience for the entire family.
Almost a quarter of the hospital's patients are children, so the services of eye and ear-nose-throat specialists are coordinated with support staff especially sensitive to the youngest patients and families.
NYEE has also been a leader in working within the systems of health care insurance providers and managed care. Over 85% of the medical staff are involved in one or more managed care plans. NYEE Infirmary currently has over 40 contracts with HMOs and PPOs, and maintains strong relationships with a vast number of primary care physicians in the tri-state region.
With costs among the lowest and patient volume among the highest in New York City, NYEE is a preferred institution among physicians, patients and payers alike.
Approaching its milestone bicentennial in the year 2020, NYEE will continue to pursue applied clinical and basic research to further enhance patient care through scientific advancement, and improve the patient experience with ongoing modernization and expansion programs in all clinical and diagnostic areas.
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Artisan Hippopotamus Sculpture
Item #80266
Sale Price: $39.99
Original Price: $50.00
Availability: Out of stock. This item is no longer available for purchase.
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With its elegantly carved shapes and fanciful hand-painted markings, this lovable Artisan Hippopotamus Sculpture is a creative emblem of Zimbabwe's conscientious preservation of wildlife and habitat. Handmade from non-endangered Jacaranda wood. 4"h. x 8"l. x 3"w.
Museum Provenance
They are representative of our African Art Museum's fine sculpture collection.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
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Reviewer: John P. Plastaras, MD, PhD
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Last Modified: March 21, 2007
Presenter: Cottliar, A.
Presenter's Affiliation: Academia Nacional de Medicina, Argentina
Type of Session: Scientific
Materials and Methods
Author's Conclusions
These results showed a significant TRF decrease in MCL patients and suggest this parameter as a possible marker reflecting tumor mass.
Clinical/Scientific Implications
Telomere length was shorter in MCL tumor cells than in normal tissue, on average.
The authors found a significant correlation between the number of TRF populations (1 vs. 2) and the percentage of cells that were FISH positive for the Cyclin D1/IgH rearrangement. This may reflect the percentage of tumor cells in the given samples or could be a result of sampling.
The Cyclin D1/IgH rearrangement appears to be an important factor in the pathogenesis of MCL and may represent a potential therapeutic target.
More studies are needed to define if using the TRF assay will be important in following these patients in the future. These studies should define clinical parameters and follow outcome measurements to see if the TRF assay is clinically useful.
Aug 9, 2012 - In older patients with mantle-cell lymphoma, a rituximab-based chemotherapy regimen (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) followed by maintenance therapy with rituximab improves survival, according to a study published in the Aug. 9 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.


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Book your room at Tropical Princess Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Superior Room
Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 1 infant)Family Room
Max Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children, 1 infant)Superior (Super Saver)
Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 1 infant)Beachfront, with full-service spa
With a stay at Tropical Princess Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive in Punta Cana (Bavaro Beach), you'll be minutes from Catalonia Caribe Golf Club and close to Bavaro Lagoon.
This all-inclusive resort is within the vicinity of Downtown Punta Cana and San Juan Shopping Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 310 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After enjoying recreational amenities such as a nightclub and indoor tennis courts, a lucky night at the casino is the perfect end to the day. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and supervised childcare/activities. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Enjoy a meal at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Thirsty? Quench your thirst at a bar/lounge, a beach bar, or a poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Hotel Amenities
All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included. Additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
- All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and local beverages included
- 24-hour room service
- In-room minibar (non-alcoholic beverages included)
- Meals and beverages at companion properties
- Surcharges for:
- premium or imported non-alcoholic beverages
- premium or imported alcoholic beverages
- bottled wine
- bottled liquor
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.
Water activities
- Kayaking
- Scuba-diving lessons
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
Land activities
- Bicycling
- Fitness facilities
- Miniature golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Tennis lessons
- Aerobics
- Dancing
- Language
Kids' club
- Supervised activities for children between 4 and 12 years old
- Lunch/buffet
- Onsite entertainment and activities
- Access to onsite clubs
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Motorized water sports
- Premium and/or non-domestic beverages
- Room service
- Scuba-diving certification
- Scuba-diving excursions
- Spa/beauty facilities and services
- Wireless Internet access
- Activities and services offered by independent operators
Hotel Amenities
Tropical Princess Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Tropical Princess Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like surfing/boogie boarding and snorkeling.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This all-inclusive resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a health club. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Children's club (free)
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Conference center
- Indoor tennis courts - 3
- Snack bar/deli
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- Year Built 2000
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Spa services on site
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Total number of rooms - 310
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 5
- Garden
- Poolside bar
- Free breakfast
- Coffee shop or café
- Children's pool
- Bar/lounge
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- One meeting room
- Beach bar
- Free casino shuttle
- Terrace
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Tennis on site
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Casino
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Free WiFi
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Free self parking
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Wedding services
- Nightclub
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Room service (24 hours)
- Bathtub or shower
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds available
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Higuero - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Rodizzio - Overlooking the pool and garden, this theme restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
El Pilon - This theme restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Indoor tennis courts, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. A children's pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Free bicycles on site
- Parasailing nearby
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Tennis on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Water skiing on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Aerobics on site
- Basketball on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Kayaking on site
- Motor boating on site
- Playground on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
Spa Services
Metamorphosis has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Number of treatment rooms 6
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Spa tub in spa
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
At the time of check-in, guests are required to show the confirmation e-mail received after booking.
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No pets or service animals allowed
- Late check-out fee: USD 79
- In-room safe fee: USD 4 per day
We should mention
A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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I find this strange considering you're writing one.Calek wrote:Haven't read a novel in over a year now
The world will break your heart ten ways to Sunday, that's guaranteed, and I can't begin to explain that, or the craziness inside myself and everybody else but guess what? Sunday is my favorite day again. I think of everything everyone did for me and I feel like a very lucky guy.
When life reaches out with a woman like this it's a sin if you don't reach back, I'm telling you its a sin if you don't reach back! It'll haunt you the rest of your days like a curse. You're facing a big challenge in your life right now at this very moment, right here. That girl loves you she really really loves you. I don't know if Nicky ever did, but she sure as shit doesn't right now. So don't fuck this up.
Princess Stuff wrote:...he wrote and directed it. :|
Tuor wrote:Oh pwned, you foolish fool
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Bejeweled 2
The sequel to the original gem-swapping puzzler is here and more wildly addictive than ever! New features include four entrancing play modes, explosive new gems, and dazzling special effects!
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