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Climate Change
with Tim Switalski, Laura Switalski

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Nearly 100 Submissions…

And that is not all, oh no! That is not all.*

We’re referring to the sessions and presenters posted so far. We’ve received nearly 100 submissions from presenters eager to share their knowledge, experience, and all-round wild ideas. And there will be more!

So when you look at the sessions already posted, know that more is one the way. If you’ve already submitted, be patient! We promise to tell you “yes” or “no” by the end of May. And if you’re a presenter with a wild idea, submit! Resistance is futile!

*OK we admit it, we’re addicted to Dr. Seuss.

Amazing Zoological Discovery!

Uncle Jim’s Mindcamp Tales #1


Occasional tall tales from Mindcamps past, as remembered by our beloved Uncle Jim Ridge.

In this issue, we go back to 2005, when Jim found himself surrounded by groundbreaking gourmets as they brainstormed to create the perfect Mindcamp snack… It was so exciting he forgot how to spell “thought”!

Click here to enjoy this issue’s thrilling adventure!

Congratulations, Pennypinchers!

Congratulations to the 41 clever pennypinchers who managed to save a combined total of $1,354.25 of their Mindcamp fees by paying before the deadline… which passed today.

Yep, the early payment discount of 5% is no longer available, but here’s the good news: even at full price, Mindcamp is still one of the best deals around.

How do we do it? Free labour. All of our planning, registration, administration, troubleshooting, negotiating, blog writing (ahem), video production, etc. etc. etc. costs you nothing. Our prices cover hard costs with any surplus going to charity.

If you’d like to show your gratitude for all this, we can think of a few ways:

  • Spread the word about Mindcamp to interesting people you’d like to see come
  • Consider making a donation to our Bursary Fund: this way we can bring in cool people who can’t afford even our paltry fees, and everybody benefits
  • Pay deposits, balances, etc. on time and answer our emails in a timely and cheerful fashion
  • Tell us what we’re doing right, and how we can do a better job

No More Singles

Our single option has proved very popular, and the 25 available single rooms have been snapped up by privacy-loving Mindcampers.

If you prefer a single room and aren’t one of the 115 smart people who have already registered, however, all is not lost: there may be cancellations or status changes (think whirlwind romance, honeymoon at Mindcamp, that kind of thing) so go ahead and register for a single room and we’ll put you on a waiting list.

In the meantime… adjust your expectations, and let us know who you’d prefer to share with, even if registering as a single.

P.S. Kudos and eternal fame to the Mindcamper who correctly identifies the “Lonesome No More” reference WITHOUT googling.