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    Help Us Build It

    Under Construction Camps — March 8 through May 24, 2026

    A week on 37 acres of oceanfront forest on Denman Island, BC. You come to help us build Camp Denman. Muddy boots, power tools, communal cooking. Be part of the founding story.

    Under Construction Camps

    Camp Denman opens its founding cohort on May 31, 2026. Between now and then, we're building it. Literally. Tent platforms, studio buildouts, grounds clearing, kitchen commissioning, orchard restoration, signage, paths, fire pits — all of it.

    Under Construction Camps run every week from March 8 through May 24. You come for a week (or more). You stay in whatever's available. You help us build. You eat with us, work with us, and become part of the founding story of this place.

    This is not a polished experience. This is muddy boots, power tools, communal cooking, and sleeping in your own tent or whatever shelter we've got standing. It is for people who want to be here at the beginning.

    What to Expect

    Real work — building, hauling, painting, wiring, whatever needs doing
    Meals from the on-site food truck — three meals a day, included
    BYO tent, van, or RV. Indoor space if available — don’t count on it yet
    WiFi (when it’s working)
    Ocean views (always working)
    Evening vibe coding sessions for anyone interested — learn to build with AI after the day’s physical work is done. Bring a laptop.

    Where We Are Now (Late February 2026)

    Building gutted — shell ready for buildout
    Tent frames going up — on track for all 20 by mid-March
    Electrical being run to tent sites now
    Tent furniture (beds, dividers, platforms) — building in progress
    HVAC solutions for tents — design and installation underway
    Full building interior buildout — the big one
    Nine-bathroom trailer installation
    Commercial kitchen commissioning
    Studio finishing and equipment installation
    Food truck on-site feeding the crew daily

    What You're Building

    Tent Interiors

    Furniture, beds, room dividers, HVAC installation

    Building Interior

    Studios, classrooms, kitchen, performance spaces

    Grounds

    Trails, fire pits, outdoor dining, orchard restoration

    Whatever Else

    The project list changes every week. There is always more to do than people to do it.

    Who This Is For

    • Creators who want founding-story bragging rights
    • Builders, makers, and people who like working with their hands
    • Anyone who wants a week on Denman Island at the lowest price Camp Denman will ever offer
    • Volunteers, friends, and future founding cohort members who want a preview
    • Creators who want to learn vibe coding in an informal, hands-on setting
    • Anyone curious about AI-assisted building who wants to try it in a low-pressure environment

    Schedule

    Weekly sessions, Sunday to Saturday. March 8 – May 24, 2026.

    Week 1
    Mar 8–14
    Week 2
    Mar 15–21
    Week 3
    Mar 22–28
    Week 4
    Mar 29–Apr 4
    Week 5
    Apr 5–11
    Week 6
    Apr 12–18
    Week 7
    Apr 19–25
    Week 8
    Apr 26–May 2
    Week 9
    May 3–9
    Week 10
    May 10–16
    Week 11
    May 17–24

    Every week has work. What the work is depends on where we are. Show up ready to build.

    Pricing

    $500CAD per person per week

    That covers meals from the on-site food truck and basic site costs. It's not a profit play — it's a way to keep the lights on while we build.

    • BYO shelter (tent, van, RV) — no extra charge
    • Indoor space if available — no extra charge
    • Three meals a day from the food truck, included
    • Kids welcome with a parent/guardian (no charge for kids under 12)
    • Couples/families: $500 per adult, per week
    • Extended stays: $400/week for 2+ consecutive weeks

    No refunds, but if weather or conditions make a week unworkable, we'll reschedule you.

    What to Bring

    • Your own shelter (tent, van, RV) unless you're OK roughing it indoors
    • Work clothes and boots — this is a construction site
    • Rain gear (it's coastal BC in spring)
    • Sleeping bag and pad
    • Any specialty tools you want to bring (not required)
    • Your own drinks/snacks beyond food truck meals
    • A project or instrument if you want creative time in the evenings
    • A laptop if you want to join evening vibe coding sessions

    Be Part of the Build

    Apply now for an Under Construction Camp week. Or check out the founding cohort starting May 31.