July 5–11, 2026 · Denman Island, BC
Founder's Camp
An invitation to help shape what Camp Denman becomes. A multidisciplinary week designed for a small group of creators — with light instructor presence, strong support across all areas, and an emphasis on collaboration, testing ideas, creating content, and gathering feedback.
Week 1, July 5–11, 2026 · Pilot Cohort · 37 acres of oceanfront forest
The Opportunity
The Opportunity
Founder's Camp marks the first week of Camp Denman's inaugural summer season. It is an invitation to experience the campus at the moment it begins to come to life — when the spaces are new, the rhythms are forming, and the culture is still being shaped.
Participants will not simply move through a finished program. They will help influence the feel of the experience itself: the daily flow, the strengths of the program, the details that matter, and the ideas that should carry forward into future seasons.
Founder's Camp is for people who are energized by beginnings — people who want to be part of what something becomes, not only what it looks like once it is complete.
Setting Expectations
Setting Expectations
Founder's Camp is a first season experience. That brings a kind of excitement, openness, and access that later years may not offer in the same way. It also means that some elements of the campus and program will still be settling into place.
Participants can expect new facilities, a smaller and more intimate cohort environment, and closer access to the founding team and faculty. They can also expect an experience that may continue to evolve in real time, with flexibility, patience, and shared goodwill forming part of the culture from the start.
For the right people, that is part of the value: the chance to be present at the beginning and to contribute to how Camp Denman grows.
Your People
Who It's For
Founder's Camp is designed for:
- Creators who want to be part of something from its earliest days
- People who value process, possibility, and shared building
- Those who are excited by new environments and emerging culture
- Participants who want their voice, observations, and presence to help shape what comes next
Is It the Right Fit?
Founder's Camp will be most meaningful for people who are open, adaptable, and excited to take part in an early chapter. It is ideal for those who can appreciate both the beauty of what is already here and the energy of what is still unfolding.
Logistics
The Details
Dates
July 5–11, 2026. Sunday check-in, Saturday check-out · 6 nights.
Location
Denman Island, British Columbia. 37 acres of oceanfront forest along Baynes Sound.
All-Inclusive
On-site tent cabin accommodation with heating and cooling, three meals daily, studio access, workshops, and instruction — all included as part of the residency.
Pricing
Multiple accommodation options available, from $2,400 to $7,500 per person, per week.
Why It Matters
Why Founders Matter
There is something special about being first. Founder's Camp offers the chance to experience Camp Denman before it becomes familiar — and to be part of the people, conversations, and creative energy that define its earliest identity.
Founder participants may receive priority access to future opportunities, deeper connection with the founding team, and the lasting experience of knowing they were present at the very beginning.
Be Part of the Beginning
Founder's Camp takes place July 5–11, 2026 — the very first week of Camp Denman's inaugural summer season. For those drawn to the early life of a place — and to the possibility of helping shape something meaningful from the start — this is an invitation to join Camp Denman at the moment it begins.