Q: Is this event family-friendly?
Yes, kids are welcome! Depending on how many kids are expected, we will assess specific programming and activities, so if you're thinking of bringing kids, please register early. Note that all campers will need to be ticketed, regardless of age.
Q: Do I need to be a technology person to attend?
No, DWeb Camp Cascadia is for anyone who cares about: technology for human agency, distributed benefits, mutual respect, humanity, and ecological awareness. Campers have been artists, scientists, farmers, designers, community organizers, as well as technologists of various kinds.
Q: What's happening at Camp?
Check out the schedule at dwebyvr.org/camp-program
Q: I want to contribute to programming or volunteer with Camp planning, how do I do that?
When you register, you can let us know about what you would like to present. To volunteer, send us a message and we'll connect you with the right folks!
Q: How do I get to and from Salt Spring Island?
There are ferries from the Vancouver area and from Vancouver Island. There are also seaplanes for the jet-setters. There will likely be caravans of campers organizing closer to the camp date. See dwebyvr.org/camp-travel for more details.
Q: How do I get around Salt Spring Island?
There's a BC Transit bus and there are two taxis on-island. The camp is a 10 min ride from the ferry, we will also organize a Rideshare / Carpool spreadsheet.
Q: Where is camp taking place?
DWeb Camp Cascadia is taking place at the Salt Spring Island Farmers' Institute. See dwebyvr.org/camp-venue.
Q: Can I bring my car or RV?
Yes! There is some space for cars and RVs in the camping area.
Q: What kind of food are we making?
There will be Vegan, vegetarian and non-spicy options at every meal.
Campers who enjoy helping in the kitchen are encouraged to volunteer on the Food team.
Meals will be prepared and served in a deconstructed fashion to ensure that the dietary needs are met.
Q: Can I come and cook my own meals?
Campers who wish to cook their own meals are free to set up their own camping kitchen by their tents with no open flame. Camp stoves are allowed.
Q: Where will meals be served?
Meals will be served outside adjacent to the picnic table area at the blue stall.
Q: May I bring my dog?
On-leash service dogs are welcome, but we ask that you leave pets at home.
Q: Can I bring / power my devices or appliances at camp?
You can recharge inside the Exhibition Hall or the Volunteer Center.