The Verge Community Is Converging!
You’re Invited to our first annual Verge Summer Camp
Come and commune, play and relax IN-PERSON with your Verge community of students, graduates, faculty, staff, and families.
Enjoy two days of fun, celebration, and permaculture nerdery.
June 21-23, 2023
You’ve Studied, Designed, and Practiced with Us
Now, Join Us for Some Spectacular Summer Solstice Fun!
We love every opportunity to interact with you creative, smart, passionate permies! Your curiosity, commitment, ingenuity, and love of this planet inspire us beyond measure. So when it comes time to throw a summer camp event in one of the most beautiful places we know, who else would we invite?
Come Vacay with Rob, Michelle and the Verge Team!
Bring your friends or family or come on your own to meet new friends, and let’s spend real time getting to know one another at Camp Maskepetoon – an overnight, outdoor summer camp 45 minutes outside of Edmonton at Pigeon Lake, Alberta.
Forest bathe on deep wooded trails and meander along the shores surrounding Pigeon Lake. Share conversations, songs and stories by the campfire. Join the kids in playing tag, chasing fireflies, and roasting marshmallows. Not to mention:
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Mingle with your peers, the Verge team, and new friends
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Join in on charades, talent shows, games & more
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Enjoy hiking, canoeing, kayaking, yoga and more
You’ll also enjoy delicious locally-grown food and meals from Verge and surrounding farms!
Scroll down to the details section for the weekday Summer Camp schedule and more.
Miles From Anywhere, with Magic in the Air!
Immerse yourself in nature at Camp Maskepetoon and awaken a new perspective. Mingle with our faculty and staff (and a mini-village of other permies!), and make new friends for life.
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Envision new possibilities by hearing other campers’ stories – and inspire others with your own.
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Share your needs and offerings and discover connections you’d never imagined.
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Find answers to your questions as you share the solutions you’ve found to knotty challenges.
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Meet an accountability buddy – or two or three – who share your goals for ongoing support and challenge.
Verge Summer Camp
Gather With Us Around the Campfire
Fee includes meals, activities & several accommodation options during the weekday camp (shared co-ed cabins, RV/ Camper/ Vehicle, tenting & offsite)
Check-In June 21 @ 5PM MST with Welcome Dinner
Check-Out June 23 @ 12PM MST after Farewell Lunch
Adults (16+ years old) ONLY $199 CAD
Youth (6-15 years old) ONLY $99 CAD
Kids (5 years old & under) FREE
Who’s Going to Be There?
Rob Avis
Camp Jester
Michelle Avis
Camp Leader
Jen Nobel
Camp Co-ordinator
Carmen Lamoureux
Camp Mom
Madi Veitch
Camp Chef
Mitch Rawlyk
Camp Weather Narc
Katlin Robinson
Camp Yoga Teacher
Alain D’oust
Camp Co-ordinator
Erin Woods
Camp Co-ordinator
Maurice Cardinal
Camp Co-ordinator
Phila Hoopes
Camp Chef
You…?
Camp attendee
We Can’t Wait to See You There!
This will be an event like no other, and we want you to be a part of every moment!
Whether you’re a cabin-camper, a rough-it-in-the-tent sort, or even an RVer, you’ll find a gorgeous setting for getting back to nature (at crazy-low rates!) at this first-annual Verge summer camp.
Summer Camp Begins in…
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Come and let’s make it extraordinary!
LOOKING FOR MORE DETAILS?
SCROLL DOWN FOR SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE, LOCATION, PHOTOS & FAQ’S
Summer Camp Schedule
Wednesday 21st June |
Thursday 22nd June |
Friday 23rd June |
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Morning |
Breakfast
Yoga/Meditation Activity/Workshop |
Breakfast
10am Check out Farm Tour |
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Noon |
Lunch |
Lunch
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Afternoon |
5pm Check in | Afternoon activity
Free time |
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Evening |
Welcome
Dinner Campfire |
Talent Show
Dinner Campfire |
How To Get There
Verge Summer Camp is happening at Camp Maskepetoon, on the west shore of Pigeon Lake, Alberta. It’s a 50 minute drive south from the Edmonton Airport, and a 2.5 hour drive north from Calgary.
The map below shows the location of the camp (look for the Verge Icon), as well as options for offsite accommodations, as well as driving directions from both Edmonton and Calgary for your convenience. View the map in your web browser here.
If you’re flying in, the best option is to use YEG (Edmonton). While we can’t promise to pick you up from the airport, we will help you to coordinate with others who might be willing to carpool via the private group page on our portal.
Check out All the Fun to be Had!
Verge Summer Camp
Gather With Us Around the Campfire
Fee includes meals, activities & several accommodation options during the weekday camp (shared co-ed cabins, RV/ Camper/ Vehicle, tenting & offsite)
Check-In June 21 @ 5PM MST with Welcome Dinner
Check-Out June 23 @ 12PM MST after Farewell Lunch
Adults (16+ years old) ONLY $199 CAD
Youth (6-15 years old) ONLY $99 CAD
Kids (5 years old & under) FREE
Frequently Asked Questions…
- Flashlights
- Bed Linens/sleeping bag and pillow
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Clothing for all weather conditions
- Bathing Suit
- Snacks
- Beverages
- Games – Cards, lawn games, soccer balls etc
- Bug spray, sun screen, sun hat
- Dress up costume
- Guitar! & other instruments
- Water sport equipment (eg paid rental canoes are available)
Click HERE for a link to google map
Yes – you may bring your own beverages. Just remember what you bring in, you must take with you.
Please bring a cooler – We’ve got some space in the freezer for your ice or ice packs (just make sure to label ’em!). Let’s keep things chill!
We’re excited to let you know that we’ll have a special menu at summer camp. We know that some of you might have dietary restrictions or allergies, and we’re sorry that we won’t be able to accommodate everyone.
But don’t worry, you can still enjoy our food! Take a look at our menu and feel free to bring any substitutions that fit your specific needs. For example, if you need gluten-free bread or vegan burgers, bring them along and we’ll make sure you get the most out of your meals.
Link to the menu HERE
(Heads up – menu subject to change! Madi will keep it updated, so check back closer to camp for the latest scoop)
Camp Maskepetoon is a pet-free zone. So, please leave your furry friends at home.
Link to the menu HERE
- Shared coed cabin/bunk (11 cabins that sleep 10 each)
- Bring your own tent
- RV/camper/car camping
- Off-site (see the map for options)
We have a limited number of co-ed cabins with bunk beds. These sleep 8-10 people each. If you select the “Shared Coed Cabin” ticket, you may be paired up with permies that are “yet-to-be-friends”. If you want a little more privacy, we recommend that you bring your own tent or camper/RV (which can be parked onsite) or stay offsite.
If your group includes children aged 5 & under and you ask for “Shared Coed Cabin” ticket, we will be pairing you with another family. If your kids don’t sleep through the night, or require quiet times, it’s best that you bring your own accommodation.