Cozy Nerd Camp: August 21-30, 2026
What to Expect
Cozy nerd camp is ten nights of queer, casual, light hearted summer camp.
The campsite consists of several acres of forest-ringed beachfront space with tons of grassy areas to set up tents or campers. There are two outhouses and a handwashing station, with showers available a short drive away. There is no electricity or any hookups of any kind.
Camp days tend to be very relaxed, with lots of naps and food, interspersed with beach time, games, crafts, archery, reading, axe throwing, and fire!
People under 18 are welcome with their grownups, and there will be children for at least part of the time, but there are currently no organized activities especially for them.
We are queer, trans, and neurodivergent. We appreciate when people are direct about their needs, expectations, and hopes. Here are some of ours:
❋Treat Each Other ExcellentlyWe’re all here trying to have a relaxing time. Be considerate of fellow campers, clean up after yourself, and be chill. Excessive noise is discouraged at all times, and we tend to be in bed by midnight unless the aurora are out.
❋ No Tolerance for Bigotry Homophobia, racism, sizism, transphobia, fascism, you know the ones. Speak up if you hear it, and if someone tells you something you said was harmful or hurtful, try to learn from it rather than getting defensive.
❋ Pitch in as you are ableThis can look like helping to leave the campsite cleaner than we found it, doing dishes after communal meals, taking trash to the receptacles, etc. It can also look like planning an activity, making a group snack, running a game, or setting up and taking down equipment as needed.
❋ Don’t get us kicked out of the campground Alcohol and cannabis are officially not permitted at this particular group use site. There are occasional checks by park staff, please keep any personal use discreet and respectful of others.
If you or someone in your party is unable to follow these guidelines, your group will be asked to pack up and leave. The person whose name is on the camping permit is the ultimate arbiter of who may stay on the site.
What’s Available
Camp and Organizers provide:
Screened tents for common hangout space
Kitchen tent for storage of food and coolers
Propane barbecue and pizza oven
Equipment for fire cookery
Archery and thrown weapons range
Two Outhouses
Non-Potable Water Pump
Hand and dish washing space
Garbage and Recycling bins
Rides to the shower
What To Bring
Campers must bring their own:
Tent and Bedding
Food, Snacks and Beverages
Cooler, Ice, and Water
Dishes, Utensils, Cups, and Mugs
We also strongly recommend:
Camp Chair or Blanket
Sunscreen and Bug Spray
Bathing Suit and Water Shoes (very rocky beach)
Towel
Powerbank for your phone
Firewood
What does it cost?
If possible, we appreciate groups paying $10 a night per tent to help defray site and organizing costs.
If you can bring extra ice and firewood, that also really helps out!
Can I eat with you?
Ashlyn will include you in the Asthaven meal plan for a share of costs and labour. Let us know at least a week ahead of time if you want to take part.
2026 Deadline: August 14
Breakfast: $10/day
Dinner: $20/day
Schedule
Cozy Nerd Camp Schedule is infinitely changeable, depending on the whims of folks on site, but this stuff will probably happen.
Check-InAny time after 4pm Friday August 21
Perseid StargazingSaturday Night, August 22
Beach Art ProjectSunday August 23
Fire Cooking ExperimentsMonday August 24
Do Nothing DayTuesday August 25
Moth WatchingWednesday Night, August 26
Silk Banner Painting / Craft DayThursday August 27
Birthday D&DFriday Evening, August 28
Camp Party - Best Day to Daytrip!Saturday August 29
Check-Out11:00am, Sunday August 30
Stuff To Do
Activities available on-site or nearby
ArcherySwimming
Axe and Knife ThrowingHiking trail that goes right through the site
Infinite Rocks for Collecting, Painting, SkippingHammock Naps
Cooking and EatingFire Pie
Beach NapsBoard Games and Puzzles
Craft Projects
Stargazing and Aurora Watching
Reading a Whole Book in One SittingTent Naps
Fireside TTRPGsDaily Crossword Puzzle
Ice Cream Paddling
Gimli Family Street Dance August 21
Gimli Outdoor Street Market August 29
Register to Attend
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