Camp North of Ordinary

Founding Cohort - Summer 2026

The Summer Camp Leadership Retreat (2026)

3 days. 2 Nights.

Immersive leadership training for school-age educators, camp leaders, and recreational professionals (18+)

A leadership retreat for those who are ready to move from survival mode to intentional impact.

June 12th-14th, 2026

Camp Hidden Acres (Near Stratford, Ontario)

What is it?

A fully immersive overnight leadership experience
Applied, hands-on training you can implement immediately
Designed specifically for school-age leaders who are tired of being overlooked

Who is it for?

Summer Camp Leadership/Staff
School-Age educators (before and after school)
Supervisors/Directors of School age programs or summer camps
Recreation/municipal staff
RECEs/ECEs working with School-age Children

If you lead programs for school-age children (4-12),

this was built for you!

This retreat is for leaders and emerging leaders who want more than

just another PD Day!

What you will learn

Design school-age environments that run smoothly and intentionally
Mindfulness & Leadership Sustainability
DEI Lens & Inclusive Practice
Lead mixed-age groups with confidence (without constant firefighting)
Large-group games + Take-Home Activities

What's Included

2-night accommodations
All meals included *bring your own snacks*
All sessions/workshops
Campfire/Community Building
Take-home resource pack
Photos included (with opt-out)

Investment

Professional Rate: $325

*For individual registrations*

Founding Early Bird: $290

*Not stackable with the early bird*

Team Rate (2+ from the same organization): $275

*Not stackable with the early bird*

All rate are subject to HST*

The Founding Cohort is intentionally limited to protext the depth of the experience. Registration will be closed once capacity is reached.

Policies

18 + Only
Minimum attendance: 15 participants are required to run; if not met, a full refund will be issued.
Registration is non-refundable. In the event of cancellation by the organizer, a full refund will be issued.
You may transfer your registration to another eligible participant 14 days before the event!

About the Host

Jamie Wagler is a school-age leadership specialist, keynote speaker, and the host of The Forgotten ECE Podcast. With experience across Ontario, Canada and internationally, she supports educators in building intentional, confident, compliant, and connected before and after-school; and summer-camp programs.

FAQ

"I've been to PD before - how is this different?"
- Because this isn't a one-day lecture. It's immersive. It's applied. You will practice, reflect, build systems, and leave with tools ready for monday - not just notes in a binder.
"What will I actually leave with?"
- Clarity. Practical program tools. Leadership language. a peer network. A resource pack. And renewed energy.
"What if I am feeling burnt out?"
- Then this is EXACTLY where you need to be. This retreat is built to restore capacity - not add more pressure.

School-age and summer camp leaders are often expected to hold everything together — with limited recognition and even less support. Camp North of Ordinary was created to change that. This is a space to step away, sharpen your leadership, reconnect with your purpose, and return ready to lead with clarity and confidence.