December 26 to December 28, 2009 Description Schedule this learning adventure into your family's vacation plans this winter! Steer a team of strong and eager sled dogs through the snow-covered north woods of Minnesota. Spend quality time together learning to snowshoe and how to track wild wolves in their native habitat. Warm up afterward with a hot cup of cocoa while watching our Ambassador wolves from inside our spectacular viewing auditorium. Educational opportunities abound during this fun, family-focused weekend package. Children must be six years or older to participate in family learning adventures. A paid adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. Registrations must be received at minimum two weeks prior to ensure lodging accommodations. Registration Deadline Registrations must be received before December 11, 2009 to ensure lodging accommodations. | | $470.00 | (Member's fee $420.00) | Deposit: $100.00 | | | $420.00 | (Member's fee $370.00) | Deposit: $100.00 | | | $60.00 | (Per room per night, if available) |
Itinerary This itinerary may be adjusted depending upon weather conditions or special opportunities that may arise. | Earliest check-in time is 2:00pm. Program begins at 4:45pm with dinner at cabin. | | After checking into your lodging at Timber Trail Lodge get cozy with a hot cup of tea or cocoa and | | get to know each other over a nutritious and delicious family-style dinner. After the meal, get | | ready to learn what wolves eat for dinner at the “What’s for Dinner?” program at the | | International Wolf Center. An introductory lesson on wolf hunting and feeding behavior will | | prepare you for the weekly feeding of our Ambassador wolves! |
| Get ready for a day of exploration and discovery! Spend the morning exploring the | | International Wolf Center, watching a film about the special wolves that make their home | | there and creating a special memento to bring home. In preparation for a wolf tracking | | adventure after lunch, kids will make their very own plaster wolf track, adding their own | | creativity to the design. After a filling lunch at the Center, strap on some snowshoes and | | begin your lesson in wolf and wildlife tracking in the north woods of Minnesota. The group | | will depart for an afternoon of exploring one of the many trails in the Ely area hopefully | | finding signs that wolves are nearby. That evening, warm up with another hearty meal while | | discussing the day’s adventures then get ready to take another! After a short introduction to | | the ways that wolves communicate with each other, take a field trip and test your wolf-speak | | as you howl to wild wolves in the area. |
| Meet at the International Wolf Center at 8:00am to depart as a group to White Wilderness for our | | half-day of dogsledding. When we arrive at the dog yard, we will be greeted by a “pack” of | | energetic and motivated Alaskan huskies ready to teach us a lesson in mushing. Learn how to | | harness, steer and control your very own team of dogs with hands-on teaching by White | | Wilderness staff and of course, the dogs themselves! Enjoy the beauty of northeastern | | Minnesota’s wilderness as your team leads you through the dense spruce and fir, tall pines and | | occasionally over frozen lakes. The program ends with a hot cup of cocoa and a wet kiss from | | your furry, new friends. | | Note: The exact day and time of the dogsledding portion of the program is subject to change. |
What to Bring Program activities will be held indoors as well as outdoors. Minnesota temperatures can vary, and
it is best to prepare for the extremes. Please refer to our “Packing for a winter Adventure
Learning Vacation” document for packing suggestions. Packing for a winter Adventure Learning Vacation Lodging Information During the program you will be staying in a non-smoking cabin at Timber Trail Lodge located
about seven miles from the International Wolf Center. Cabins are rustic with northwoods-
themed decor. Accommodations are based on double occupancy with 3-8 people per cabin sharing living space, kitchen, and two bathrooms. For a peek at the accommodations to expect, visit www.timbertraillodge.com and click Accommodations then, look at Blue Spruce
or White Pine. Pets are not allowed in shared lodging. If you need to board your pet during the program, the
Ely Vet Clinic offers boarding. You can reach the Clinic at 218-365-5911. If you wish to reserve extra nights either before or after our program, please make
arrangements directly with Timber Trail Lodge (800-777-7348) or e-mail bill@timbertrail.com. Private Room Option
If you require more privacy, a limited number of small motel units that accommodate 2-3
people are available on a first come, first serve basis for an additional cost of $60/night.
Please call 800-359-9653 ext. 25 for availability and booking of this option. Single motel units
must be reserved prior to the program.
Meals A continental breakfast of cereal, fruit, bagels, oatmeal, etc. is available each morning of the
program at the main cabin. Hearty, a la carte lunches may be held at the International Wolf
Center or in the field. Nutritionally balanced and tasty catered dinners will be provided each
night of the program. Participants are asked to assist with serving and clean up after meals. Please indicate any special dietary needs, food allergies, and/or other food preferences on the
information form. We can accommodate some special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or
non-lactose diets and allowances for food allergies. Occasionally, restrictive dietary requests
cannot be fully accommodated so you may want to bring special foods with you.
Transportation Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Ely. For information on travel to Ely,
please refer to our “Travel to the International Wolf Center” document for details.
Ely Cab 218-349-1383
Travel to the International Wolf Center
Directions International Wolf Center
Timber Trail Lodge
Gratuity not included in program fee. Cancellation Policy - All cancellations are subject to a $50.00 processing fee.
- No refunds will be issued if cancellation is made within 14 days of program start.
- Cancellations made between 14 and 30 days will receive refund of payment minus deposit.
- Payment is due in full 14 days prior to start of program.
The International Wolf Center regrets that it cannot make exceptions to the refund policy. We urge you to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance can help protect you against financial loss if you must cancel or interrupt your trip.
The International Wolf Center reserves the right to cancel a program. Participants will be informed of program cancellations no less than 30 days in advance. In the event of cancellation by the International Wolf Center, all participants will receive a full refund. | 
