Camp Collective 2026 — First Ascent Access
Camp Collective 2026 — First Ascent Access
A Weekend of Strategy, Growth, and Self-Care for the CNY Women's Network Collective.
📅 November 13–15, 2026
📍 Vanderkamp, Central New York
🎟 Deposit: $500 (paid via payment link shared separately by a CNYWN Team member)
⏳ First Ascent Access: June 12 – July 31, 2026 — or until spots are filled
Some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you finally step away from the noise long enough to hear yourself again.
That's the intention behind Camp Collective — an intimate, intentional women's leadership retreat taking place November 13–15, 2026 at Vanderkamp in Central New York. Equal parts strategy and restoration, this weekend is designed for women who are ready to rest, reflect, reconnect with their vision, and begin building the plan to bring it to life.
We are keeping this experience small on purpose. The energy of the room matters, and we want every woman there to feel it.
Here's a glimpse of what we have planned:
Friday — Day Retreat: Connection, reflection, and a guided Women's Rest, Reflect & Rise Circle to open the weekend with intention.
Yoga & Breathwork: Space to move, breathe, and come back to yourself.
Inventory Workshop: A guided session to take honest stock of the year — what's working, what isn't, what needs to change, and how you want to feel going into 2027.
Saturday — Vision Casting & Execution Planning: Building off Friday's reflection, we'll get clear on where you're headed and build a real plan to get there.
Hike: Get outside, clear your head, and take in Vanderkamp's beautiful surroundings.
Sauna & Cold Plunge: Reset your nervous system and feel completely alive.
Bonfires: Because some of the best moments at camp happen around a fire with s'mores. :)
🌲 What is First Ascent?
In mountaineering, a First Ascent is the first successful, documented climb to the summit of a mountain — the moment someone goes where no one has gone before and makes it to the top.
It sounds triumphant. And it is. But it's also lonely. Confusing. Scary. There's no map, no one ahead of you to follow, and no guarantee the path you're forging is the right one.
Sound familiar?
First Ascent is for the women who are already out there going first. Building something before anyone else believes in it. Leading in rooms where they're the only one who looks like them, thinks like them, or moves like them. Doing the hard, brave, often invisible work of being first.
This retreat is their chance to step away from the noise, get around women who actually get it, gain clarity on where they're headed, and come back down the mountain with a plan.
First Ascent guests are the women who step forward before anyone else — who believe in the vision early, claim their spot before the public launch, and help shape the energy of the entire experience.
Being a First Ascent guest means:
⛰️ Registration before Camp Collective is open to the public
⛰️ A special rate — the lowest this retreat will be offered. The final cost and payment plans will be shared in July.
⛰️ Priority room selection at Vanderkamp
⛰️ An invitation to complete our First Ascent intake form and join a collaborative planning call with our team before we finalize the itinerary. Your voice will directly shape the weekend experience.
⛰️ The experience of being part of something before it's widely announced
These women aren't just attendees — they're setting the tone for the entire retreat.
🌲 Who is Camp Collective For?
This retreat is for you if you are:
A founder, entrepreneur, or woman in leadership who is ready to slow down and think bigger
Feeling the pull to step away, reset, and come back with more clarity and intention
Looking for a community of women who are building something and who genuinely get it
Ready to invest in yourself — your vision, your wellbeing, and your next season
🌲 How First Ascent Works
Because of the intimate nature of this retreat, First Ascent access is by approval only. Here's how it works:
Request your ticket on this page (free — approval required)
Submit your deposit via the secure QuickBooks payment link below to secure your spot and lock in your First Ascent rate
Receive approval — once your deposit is confirmed, you'll be personally approved and welcomed into the First Ascent cohort
VIP Status — First Ascent guests won't just be the first to know. You'll have a direct say in our programming plans and help us shape an experience that truly serves you. As we finalize the agenda, logistics, and all the details, you'll be personally admitted to the full Camp Collective event page as a VIP — with a locked-in member rate waiting for you when it's time to pay your remaining balance.
Please note: your $500 deposit is non-refundable but fully transferable, and secures your priority placement and locked-in rate. Final pricing and full event details will be shared with First Ascent guests before the public launch in August.
💳 Submit your deposit via the payment link (shared internally with members via email & Luma).
🌲 First Ascent Access Closes July 31 — or When Spots Fill
Only 6 First Ascent spots are available. This is intentional. Once they are gone, the next opportunity to register will be through General Admission at a higher rate when Camp Collective opens to the public.
If this is calling you — trust that.
Questions? Reach out to us directly at [email protected].
Camp Collective is a CNY Women's Network (CNYWN) experience. CNYWN Collective members receive first access to all CNYWN retreats and events. Learn more about membership at cnywomensnetwork.com/membership.