How do I know if this event is for me?

Camp is for everyone. That’s why we chose this setting! Social stratification is reduced because we’re all in this together – eating together, sleeping in cabins together, challenging ourselves together. We are making our workshops broad and high-level enough that there is something for everyone. We want people from various backgrounds because that helps build empathy between communities. No matter what your work is or what your background is, Make.Do.Camp. welcomes you. Extroverts/introverts, therapist/biologist, artist/engineer, consultant/practitioner, manager/entry-level worker, teacher/student. Whatever you do, please feel welcome to come to Make.Do.Camp.

What is there to do?

Broad, high-level sessions created by expert speakers and the conference team about how we work, staying ahead of the curve, collaboration and putting ideas into practice.

Physical activities include: Yoga, meditation, swimming, boating, hiking, archery, high ropes and zip line

Creative workshops include: Crafts, theatre, music

Campfires, socials and dancing

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

We are providing bus transportation from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Big Cove YMCA camp. Transportation cost is built into the price of admission and it is part of our team-building efforts at the Make.Do.Camp.!

If you must drive yourself, there is parking provided at camp.

What can/can’t I bring to the event?

You may bring your cell phones, but we will ask everyone to turn them over at the beginning of camp so that you may completely immerse yourself in nature and the camp experience. Land lines will be provided to you and your loved ones in case of emergency.

Alcohol and recreational drugs are not permitted on YMCA camp grounds. We’ve decided to embrace that as a good thing! If you feel like you can’t go four days sober, maybe Make.Do.Camp. isn’t for you – or maybe you can challenge yourself! We are most certainly not against imbibing on occasion, but we do believe it’s nice to take a break every once in awhile.

Computers are okay for your personal use if you must, but we will provide custom notebooks for everyone to use for note-taking during the event and we strongly encourage leaving all technology at home. There is no internet access.

We will provide a full list of what to bring to all registrants.

Can I come for part of the time?

Unfortunately, no. We’ve crafted the four days so that there is a beginning, middle and end that will have a lasting effect on you and your work. If you cannot commit to the four days this time, we hope you can make time next year!

Can this count as professional development?

Yes! We’ve had several people come with the support of their workplace. We are happy to provide a letter to you to customize and give to your employer.