“The program I run is a speeding bullet train, and I can't get off to really think creatively about the big ideas that will drive long-term growth.”

At Wonder Camp 2024, we're going to give you that opportunity to step off the speeding bullet train. 

October 16-17, 2024 | Carefree, AZ
(With optional human centered design bootcamp October 15)
Location: CIVANA

This is your chance to do deep, bold creative work that will turn into an amazing growth strategy for your ministry.

Tickets: $945

A ticket includes the cost of camp itself, along with dinner on Tuesday, lunch and dinner on Wednesday, and lunch on Thursday. Attendees will cover the cost of their breakfasts, travel and hotel accommodations. Wonder Camp attendees who book though the SUBLIMITY room block will enjoy a discounted room rate at CIVANA.

You’ll arrive at Wonder Camp with the nub of a creative new idea for your ministry…

  • Day Zero, an optional bootcamp that covers Human Centered Design for Nonprofits (certification course)

  • Day One, you’ll explore the experiences most desired using insights from an audience panel

  • Day Two, you’ll develop remarkable concepts that fire your audience’s imagination

Agenda

Day 0 (Tuesday, October 15)

12p : OPTIONAL Human Centered Design Bootcamp (Designed for attendees who are new to the HCD process and would like to get certified in the principles of HCD for a nonprofit context)

5p : Dinner with Wonder Camp attendees

Day 1 (Wednesday, October 16)

10a : Official Welcome & Startup

12p : Lunch//Break

1p: Hear about ministry experiences from donors

2p : Brainstorm experience ideas for your organization

3p: Concept Development 101

4p: Develop your concepts

6p : Dinner

Day 2 (Thursday, October 17)

8a : Open hours for concept work or 1:1 consult time with SUBLIMITY

10a: Creative Reflection

11a : Concept pitches & group make-it-better

12p: Lunch//Break

1p: Concept pitches & group make-it-better cont’d

3p: Conclusion & farewell

* NOTE: Agenda subject to change.

What Wonder Camp alumni had to say…

  • “The ability to be myself and connect on a human level with other people in the industry... it really became a catalyst for creativity, but also a place to let loose and have fun and remember why I got into this industry in the first place.”

    Kelly Garcia, Bible League International

  • “We all came in with our concepts and ideas. What helped was the collaboration with other organizations. So many times we’re talking to ourselves because we’re so used to what we do and how we do it. It was really helpful to hear from others who don’t know what we do or how we do it, really speak into it.”

    Rachel Reynolds, Atlanta Mission

  • “Having the space to pull away from the daily life of what we do in our work and to have the visual space, the time space to slow down and collaborate with a coworker on something that’s really important that we don’t make time to do.”

    Tracy Klicka, HSLDA

  • “In the day-to-day chaos of the marketing world, there’s very few opportunities to sit and be and think of something new or innovative for what your team might need. This space was wonderful. ”

    -Kelly Garcia, Bible League International

  • “We came to Wonder Camp to get out of our everyday routine, so that we could ignite spirit-led creativity and come back with something that we could use – a product that we could use.”

    Jen Redditt, Senior Campaign & Digital Marketing Manager

  • “There was a moment where we all went around the table sharing the concepts that we had been working on. I found the ideas of people outside of my team very insightful. Getting out of my bubble and hearing other people talk about one of my projects was really insightful.”

    Daniela Cala Lara, Head of Localization Marketing

  • “The setting was great, the food was amazing... I loved the camaraderie of the people and the brainstorming ability and collaboration. Not only just with our team, but with the others. We came away with some ideas that I really don’t think we would have, had we not gotten out of the ‘normal’ and into a new ‘fresh’ setting.”

    Shelley Komoszewski, Josh McDowell Ministry

  • “In the middle of some of the teaching, we had an impromptu workshop on someone’s idea. And it turned out that was the idea they fleshed out even further. And they came back the next day and said, ‘We really got this from you guys!’.. It was neat to contribute to the success of another organization.”

    Zack Wilson, Josh McDowell Ministry

  • “I came to Wonder Camp to figure out how we could obtain funding for a multi-million dollar project. Something I'd never done before. Actually, no one on my team had done before, and we needed to come up with a solution. We didn't know where to start.”

    Mike Shaw, Global Web Experience & Strategy Director

JOIN US AT WONDER CAMP!

We are excited and hopeful that you will join us at Wonder Camp. In order to make sure we can facilitate the best Wonder Camp possible, we limit participation to sixteen attendees (8 pairs).

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Wonder Camp 2024

FAQs

  • You'll arrive at Wonder Camp with the nub of a creative new idea for your ministry and;

    Day 1 using audience insights, you’ll explore the components of concept development that will fire your audience’s imaginations

    Day 2 you’ll have the chance to talk through your concepts with the SUBLIMITY facilitators and other Wonder Camp participants to “Make It Better” before bringing your concepts back to the home team.

    Each day will have dedicated time to explore nature, rest, recharge and get your creative-self functioning again.

    We've selected a gorgeous venue with serene lodgings and beautiful outdoor environments that will inspire exceptional creativity.

  • Wonder Camp 2024 (Fall) is happening in Carefree, AZ at CIVANA, a resort and retreat locale. October 15-17, 2024. Check out CIVANA

  • It's a mix of team, and group collaboration. We encourage at least two people to attend per organization. We’ll have plenty of time together as a group where we can exchange ideas and work through challenges together.

  • We've been facilitating summits and workshops for a long time. We've also learned that Wonder Camp works best when there are at least two folks from each organization working on a single project. We cap the total folks at sixteen so we can maximize the in-between time when the collaboration and synergy really thrives.

  • We encourage at least two people from your organization to attend Wonder Camp. But, if you have eight or more people and want to run a Wonder Camp just for your organization, let us know and we'll put together your own dedicated Wonder Camp!

  • Yes and No.

    You'll finish Wonder Camp with an exciting concept and plan you can be proud of. That means two things: First, you'll be learning and doing a lot. Second, as this is creative strategy work, you'll need a lot of "deep work" time for illumination.

    Beyond learning and thinking and creating, we want you to enjoy yourself and be refreshed. Mornings will be perfect for exploring nature or meeting with colleagues. Evenings will be relaxing and refreshing.

    Wonder Camp is designed for you to go home energized, not wiped.

  • You’re in luck! We’ll host a short bootcamp the afternoon before Wonder Camp starts so you can start your time at Wonder Camp with an educated understanding of the type of development process we use and why it works so well when designing new experiences for your new or existing audiences.