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Camp Mini Ha Ha 2024

September 25th - 30th, 2024 Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada

Camp Mini Ha Ha is an annual miniaturist retreat, held since 2001. The camp is a cooperative event, bringing together miniaturists at every level of experience, from beginner to expert to teacher, and is designed to promote sharing while learning and having a whole lot of fun. Our teachers come from near and far, and campers from all over the world are welcome. Plus no cooking and cleaning !

Camp Mini Ha Ha is a community everyone is involved and everyone helps out in making Camp the wonderful experience it has become.

Camp takes place every year in September. For 2024 it will run from Wednesday, September 25th to Monday, September 30th at the Debert Hospitality Centre, 130 Ventura Drive, Debert, Nova Scotia. The Conference Centre provides a peaceful environment in which to escape from the "everyday" and totally immerse yourself in miniatures.

Our accommodations consist of 14 Bedrooms in the Pettis Lodge which has a large common area with a fridge and microwave. There are two common washrooms that contain 2 showers/ 2 toilets each with a washer/dryer for laundry. Note: One of the showers is wheelchair accessible in each of the common washrooms. There is also a hot tub available at the back of this unit.

The additional units would house 6 to 10 people, depending on the number campers we have. They are completely private to campers. Each Pod contains a small living room with laundry room and washroom on the main level. The bedrooms are private with single occupancy per bedroom with your own key. There are 2 bedrooms on the lower level and two on each additional level above the main entrance. The washrooms alternate on each floor with either a Toilet and Sink or Tub/Shower and Sink . The washrooms are shared by all occupants within the pod (there are no individual private washrooms).

6 bedroom pods have 2 toilet/sinks and 2 tub/sink rooms
10 bedroom pods have 3 toilets/sinks and 3 tub/sinks rooms  

Camp Mini Ha Ha offers a unique experience different from miniature events typically held in hotel type settings. Our venue supports the cooperative and creative spirit of Camp Mini Ha Ha.

Camp Mini Ha Ha is structured around a single workshop, which begins bright and early Thursday morning and continues through the next four days allowing campers to work, laugh and learn together. In addition to your main project, there are usually some smaller projects to do as well.  The minor projects are designed to work on the same theme as the main project so that they come together into one miniature setting.

In addition to the workshop, there are gifts galore and workspaces available 24 hours a day to accommodate night owls and early birds.

The arivals arrivals begin early Wednesday afternoon and Camp activities begin after supper. Goodbyes are before lunch on Monday.  Details to follow once you are registered.

T
he contribution per camper covers the costs of the project basic materials and five night s accommodation as well as breakfast, lunch and supper from Wednesday evening to Monday morning.

After classes are over for the day, the fun begins! We chat, play games, and go for walks or whatever you choose. There is lots of space to be creative and to enjoy the evening. Check out the Debert Hospitality Centre's website:  https://debertcentre.weebly.com for more information on what the location has to offer.

We hope you ll come and play with us for a few days. You will be able to leave your stress and worries behind for a time. If you love miniatures, it s an experience second to none. Toy therapy, Playing and being creative at the same time. Plus, no cooking and cleaning!

 

 

 

Camp Mini Ha Ha Commitment

Camp Mini Ha Ha is committed to providing a comfortable, safe, and fun place where you can enjoy the company of other like-minded miniaturists.

By focusing on our hobby and being responsible members of our miniature community, we will create six fun filled days. We will build meaningful relationships of lasting value for each camper. As a result, we will build our hobby together expanding the knowledge we have and sharing our knowledge with others.

 
Camp Mini Ha Ha has adopted the following values and we ask that you share them with us.

  • Be honest, ethical and upfront with each other.
  • Make trust the foundation of your relationships with each other.
  • Respect others at all times.
  • Prize innovative ideas and the teamwork it takes to make them realities.
  • Take responsibility for your actions as individuals, and as a community of miniaturists.

Belly laughs, giggles, chocolate-coated smiles and skipping are all, accepted behaviour.

Last updated Mar 06/2024

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