Get ready for PauseOnError: FileMaker Summer Camp 2024
Get ready for PauseOnError: FileMaker Summer Camp 2024
Join us October 7-10 or extend Pause through October 11!
Join us for PauseOnError: FileMaker Summer Camp—a retreat with the Claris community, where professionals and enthusiasts from various backgrounds gather to share, learn, and connect.
The Summer Camp experience
This year, we are returning to Ramah Darom in Clayton, Georgia! It’s a beautiful backdrop where you can spend quality time with the FileMaker community and enjoy the tranquility and playfulness of the Summer Camp vibe (yes, in October).
It feels like every year, transportation gets more interesting. We’ve had people arrive by way of bike, motorcycle, and helicopter. If you’re feeling less adventurous, you can drive or fly into nearby airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Asheville Regional, and Greenville-Spartanburg International. We highly recommend coordinating with other attendees—who knows what other adventures you’ll have on the drive there and back (we recommend the place with the goats on the roof).
The event itself balances structured sessions and unstructured time. Unlike other conferences, PauseOnError is less about speakers and all about attendees becoming session facilitators. That means that you can choose to prep material in advance or if you’re inspired at Pause, add yourself to the schedule while you’re there!
Curious about last year’s sessions? Check them out:
Hotel rooms, cabins, and camping available
We often get asked if you have to camp for PauseOnError. Nope—unless that’s your thing! The venue offers hotel rooms, bunk bed cabins, and camping spaces. And for those who prefer, there are off-site accommodations in nearby Clayton just a short drive away.
All-inclusive registration
We offer two types of all-inclusive packages: Standard Pause (October 7-10, 2024) and Extended Pause (October 7-11, 2024). Both packages cover your stay from the welcome Meet & Greet dinner to a farewell packed lunch, including:
Registration for PauseOnError: FileMaker Summer Camp
People: An event created, attended, and led by the FileMaker community
Time: Plenty of Structured sessions and intentionally open-ended blocks of time. Check out the sessions from last year:
Space: A varied mix of indoor and outdoor space for sessions and activities in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Mountains
All meals and drinks during the event:
Meet & Greet reception, plus dinner on the first evening
Catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet style on full days (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available, and all meals are kosher)
Non-alcoholic drinks are served all day; beer and wine offered with dinner
Buffet Breakfast on the last morning, plus a packed lunch to take on your travels back
Accommodations of your choice (see pricing below)
Complimentary WiFi, event t-shirt, and swag
Unlimited access to camp amenities such as the fitness center, meeting rooms, and trails (don’t miss the waterfall!)
Standard Pause kicks off on October 7th, wrapping up on the morning of October 10th, while Extended Pause offers an additional day to relax, collaborate, or explore until October 11th.
Enjoy an extended pause
Choosing Extended Pause is about seizing the opportunity to deepen connections, collaborate on projects, or simply enjoy the beauty of Ramah Darom for an extra day. Whether you plan something on your own or with fellow attendees, here are a few ideas of what you can do with the extra day:
Take the extra day to meet with other people from the community to talk tech, partnerships, strategy, and more.
Choose to organize a group activity for anyone staying around the extra day: think hackathon, tea ceremony, team game, etc.
Meet with other folks on your team to do some strategic or tactical planning
Go heads down with your coworkers on a working session
Explore the property, walk to the waterfall, and enjoy the beauty of Ramah Darom
Enjoy an extra day of peacefulness before getting back to “normal” life
We recommend using the attendee Slack channel to collaborate and share ideas.
2024 Pricing
All-inclusive pricing is determined by the accommodations you reserve. Early bird pricing is available from May 1 to May 31, 2024!
Hotel room
Regular price: $1,800
Early bird price: $1,620
Extended Pause (additional day): +$250
Cabin
Regular price: $1,800
Early bird price: $1,620
Extended Pause (additional day): +$250
Onsite roommate, camping (BYOTent), or offsite lodging
Regular price: $1,000
Early bird price: $900
Extended Pause (additional day): +$150
Accommodation options
Hotel Room
All hotel rooms have a private bathroom, heating and air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, a mini-fridge, and a coffee maker.
Cabin
A cabin has a large communal space in the center, 1-2 private rooms, a large sleeping room accommodating 4-10 bunk beds, and a shared bathroom. This is a great option to share with friends or co-workers. Note that you will not be matched up at random with other attendees.
Camping (BYOTent)
If you’re looking for something a little more true to the “camp” in Summer Camp, you can bring your own tent to camp on the property. A shared bathroom will be available.
Onsite Roommate
If you’re sharing a hotel room or cabin with an attendee who’s already reserved accommodations, this is the registration package for you!
Offsite Lodging
If you choose to stay offsite in nearby Clayton, GA or the surrounding area, this will provide access to all things Summer Camp while you’re onsite at Ramah Darom.
Sponsorship opportunities
We will offer limited sponsorship opportunities for themed items and sponsored events. Send us an email if you want to learn more!
PauseOnError 2024 Slack
After registration, you’ll be invited to an event-specific Slack space. It’s a great place to introduce yourself, coordinate shared rides and accommodations, and discuss session ideas.
Ready, set, Pause!
PauseOnError: FileMaker Summer Camp is an opportunity to nerd out about all things Claris and tech, and spend structured and unstructured time making connections. It’s a chance to think differently, test ideas, and have lively conversations.
Here are the dates to remember:
May 1, 2024 – Registration opens with early bird pricing
May 31, 2024 – Last day for early bird pricing
September 2, 2024 – Registration closes
October 7, 2024 – PauseOnError Summer Camp begins!
Learn more about PauseOnError: FileMaker Summer Camp 2024 here. We can’t wait to see you there—in sessions, by the campfire, and on the trails!
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