AUSTIN, TX

CoWork & Play Camp 2019 

The Ultimate Overnight Business & Entrepreneurship Camp!

Dates will be announced soon!

COWORK & PLAY CAMP IS TRULY LIFE-CHANGING.

We believe you have to do what you love. And we believe the world needs strong & inspired people like you who are doing more of what they love. At SWAP CoWork & Play Camp, you’ll find a tight-knit, inspired community; a place where you aren’t bombarded by confusing distractions; and a unique opportunity to reconnect with your authentic self so you can do the great work you were meant to do in this world.  

Whether you’re brand new to business & marketing or established and ready to grow, our camp will empower you to turn your work into a force for good that fuels higher profits and your higher purpose.  

At CoWork & Play Camp, we’re ALL CEOs (“Chief Experience Officers”). We come together to swap our focus from what we don’t have in our business and life to what we do have that we can share. And we know from experience that sharing our unique gifts (and challenges) with a like-minded community makes us happier. 

WE WANT YOU!

We know that working for yourself can be liberating and satisfying. And we know that some days feel unproductive and lonely. In fact, we understand this deeply.

Whether we isolate in a coworking space or on our couch, we begin to miss human connection because we NEED human connection. Superficial "water cooler" conversations don't fulfill this need. We need to belong.

We grow up belonging to our family. In college, we live with friends and feel a sense of belonging to our school. Large companies like Google and Facebook fulfill this need to belong for employees, providing so much more than just a workplace. 

But what about entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote workers like us? Where do we belong?! Being a "digital nomad" is a new lifestyle, dependent on and a result of the ability to work remotely and travel thanks to technology. There's little existing precedent for how to foster community for people living this lifestyle.

Our mission is to fulfill this newly created niche need of belonging for people who can work remotely and travel. 

We're happier and healthier when we have a community around us, fulfilling different needs for one another. And both the giving and receiving are critical so each member feels both useful and supported. This is the exchange - the SWAP - that makes CoWork And Play Camps so unique. 

THE SWAP COMMUNITY

The SWAP Loft ATX is a CoLiving & CoWorking community for digital nomads with 2 locations in Austin, TX. We've hosted 4,000+ SWAPers since we began this amazing adventure four years ago. 

Come join a diverse community of entrepreneurs, freelancers, small business owners, authors, artists, designers, dancers, yogis, adventurers, do-gooders, travelers, seekers, explorers, peace spreaders, curious ones & more! Past and present SWAPers include:

Anita Brede - Stay Work And Play

ANITA BREDE

CEO & Co-Founder

Iris.ai

Pierre Beaini - Stay Work And Play

PIERRE BEAINI

CEO 

PierreBeaini.com

Amanda Robinson - Stay Work And Play

AMANDA ROBINSON

Founder 

The Digital Gal

Safi Omarov - Stay Work And Play

SAFI OMAROV

Co-Owner

EDGE10

Shar Behzadian - Stay Work And Play

SHAR BEHZADIAN

CEO

TravTribe

Steven Sachen - Stay Work And Play

STEVEN SASHEN

Founder 

Xero Shoes

Addie Broussard - Stay Work And Play

ADDIE BROUSSARD

Author & CoFounder

Two Umbrellas Media

Ali Mumataz - Stay Work And Play

ALI MUMATAZ

Director of Technology

46Labs

Jessica Zartler - Stay Work And Play

JESSICA ZARTLER

Co-Founder 

Satoshi Productions

Anthony Pigliacampo - Stay Work And Play

ANTHONY P.

CEO

Modern Market

Dom Brassy - Stay Work And Play

DOM BRASSY

VP of Growth

Lesbians Who Tech

Cory Stout - Stay Work And Play

CORY STOUT

Founder 

Woodies Sunglasses

Montina Young-Portis

MONTINA Y. PORTIS

CEO

Creative Internet Auth.

Joachim Horn - Stay Work And Play

JOACHIM HORN

Founder

SAM Labs

Paige Johnson - Stay Work & Play

PAIGE JOHNSON

Global Mktg Manager

IBM

Evan Wells - Stay Work And Play

EVAN WELLS

CoFounder 

PayTollo

Lukcy Charms - Stay Work And Play

LUKCY CHARMS

Founder/Musician

MyFellowTravelHers

Joe O'Connor - Stay Work And Play

JOE O'CONNOR

Community Leader

Get Livin'

Katie Dyer - Stay Work And Play

KATIE DYER

Digital Strategist

Wieden + Kennedy

Justin Jahnke - Stay Work And Play

JUSTIN JAHNKE 

Founder

El Norteno Foods

Olivia Scott - Stay Work And Play

OLIVIA SCOTT

President

Omerge Alliances

Shawn Barcal - Stay Work And Play

SHAWN BARCAL

Growth 

Zello

Lenka Kollar - Stay Work And Play

LENKA KOLLAR

Dir. of Business Strategy

Nuscale Inc.

Shane Tyler Milson - Stay Work And Play

SHANE MILSON

Founder

Black Magic Alchemy  

Yasmin Khudari - Stay Work And Play

YASMIN KHUDARI

Storyboard Artist

IMDb

Jose Romo-Puerto - Stay Work And Play

JOSE ROMOPUERTO 

Co-Founder

ToDoolie

Laura Donnelly - Stay Work And Play

LAURA DONNELLY

World Music Teacher

Rowan University

Robert Leeper - Stay Work And Play

ROBERT LEEPER

Founder 

Robert Leeper Design

Katherine Murray-Clark - Stay Work And Play

KATHERINE CLARK

Digital Transformation

Breakthrough Global

Chris Rawlings - Stay Work And Play

CHRIS RAWLINGS

CEO & Co-Founder

JudoLaunch 

Lindsey Fadner - Stay Work And Play

LINDSEY FADNER

Founder

ADTC

Hakeem Harmon - Stay Work And Play

HAKEEM HARMON 

CEO

DCTOP20

Ellen Bard - Stay Work And Play

ELLEN BARD

Author / CEO 

This Is For You

Zac Sweers - Stay Work And Play

ZAC SWEERS

Mobile Engineer 

Uber

Claudia Miro - Stay Work And Play

CLAUDIA MIRO

Founder

The Inspired Brand

Larry Chiang - Stay Work And Play

LARRY CHIANG

CEO

Duck9 

COWORK & PLAY CAMP 2019 THEME: ADAPTABILITY

Adaptability (n): The ability of an enity or organism to alter itself or its responses to the changed circumsces or environment. Adaptability shows the ability to learn from experience, and improves the fitness of the learner as a competitor.

We're visionary. We take risks and turn dreams into reality. But in 2019 (and beyond), we'll need to make many successful adaptations to survive (and thrive). Think Netflix - they used to mail videos, but adapted to online streaming. Blockbuster refused to adapt and is now extinct while Netflix is flourishing. At SWAP CoWork & Play Camp 2019, we'll learn from each other's stories and redefine what it means to recover, reclaim and remain standing. 

AGENDA

Stay, work and play with us for two action-packed days (and nights) over a weekend - Dates announced soon - in the heart of downtown Austin. You'll learn how to use smart, honest online marketing to reach more people, convert more browsers into buyers, and align your business with your highest values. But most importantly, you'll make life-long friends, be inspired, and have a BLAST exploring some of the best parts of Austin as a group (this is where the real magic happens)! We hope you'll leave SWAP CoWork & Play Camp with a new level of confidence, in your business and life.

Friday:

6:00-7:30pm: Check-In / B. Murray Mixer

7:30-8:15pm: Twilight Keynote

8:15-9:45pm: Dinner + Drinks (Out)

9:45-11:00pm: All-Camp Activity

11:00-?: After Hours (Out)

Saturday:

8:30-9:30am: B'fast Tacos, Coffee & Journaling

9:30am-12:00pm: Team Brainstorming

12:00-3:00pm: Lunch + All Camp Activity

3:00-4:00pm: Camp Fires

4:00-5:00pm: Coffee Keynote

6:00-6:45pm: SWAPshop - Team 1

6:45-7:30pm: SWAPshop - Team 2

7:30 - 8:15pm: Twilight Keynote

8:15-9:45pm: Dinner + Drinks (Out)  

9:45-11:00pm: All-Camp Activity  

11:00-?: After Hours (Out)

Sunday:

8:30-9:30am: B'fast Tacos, Coffee & Journaling 

9:30am-10:45am: SWAPshop Team 2

10:45am-12:00pm: SWAPshop Team 1 

12:00-3:00pm: Lunch + All Camp Activity  

3:00-4:00pm: Camp Fires  

4:00-5:00pm: Coffee Keynote

5:00-6:00pm: Closing Ceremony + Awards

** Schedule is subject to change.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & TEAM EVENTS

There's a lot more than round tables and keynotes happening at SWAP CoWork & Play Camp. We believe we all need to get out and have more authentic fun! Optional activities and extras offered in the afternoons and evenings may include yoga, stand-up paddle boarding, group runs, arts & crafts, paint & sip, live music, theatre trips & more! And at the start of the weekend, we'll help you get to know other campers and build camaraderie by placing you into teams. Teams earn points by competing in friendly events (like photo safaris, team cheers, amazing race, flash mobs, top chef, etc.) and working together to complete various tasks throughout the week. Please note: some optional activities require an additional fee. You'll sign up & pay for additional-fee activities individually at check-in. 

Yoga - SWAP CoWORK & Play Camp

YOGA

SUP - SWAP CoWork & Play Camp

STAND-UP PADDLE

Group Run - SWAP CoWork & Play Camp

GROUP RUN

Arts & Crafts - SWAP CoWork & Play Camp

ARTS & CRAFTS

CoWork & Play Camp Happy Hour

HAPPY HOURS

Live Music - SWAP CoWork & Play Camp

LIVE MUSIC

Theatre Trips - SWAP CoWork & Play Camp

THEATRE TRIPS

Photo Safari - SWAP CoWork & Play Camp

PHOTO SAFARI

CAMPER TESTIMONIALS

"Everything was exactly as expected, including the part in the description where people will likely make lifelong friends, as I met some super cool people here and I hope that we will be friends well into the future!"

~ Jon O.

Mike - SWAP CoWork & Play Camp

"Such an incredible experience. I was lucky enough to have spent time with people from all over the US and share in a pretty special unexpected night of bonding with house mates."

~ Mike K.

Sean Raftrey - CoWork & Play Camp

"The SWAP gives you the opportunity to make life changing connections in a comfortable, welcomng space. Highly recommend!"

~ Sean R.

Brian C. - CoWork & Play Camp

"This loft is a refuge for us digital nomads and traveling entrepreneurs. For anybody who has traveled solo before, they will attest to how incredible it is to walk into an awesome group of fellow nomads, all looking to have fun. I will definitely be back."

~ Brian C.

Amber C. - CoWork & Play Camp

"I absolutely had the time of my life.This is such a great way to make friends. I made life long friendships that I will forever cherish. I highly recommend stepping outside of ones comfort zone and experiencing the Swaplife."

~ Amber C.

Brian R. - CoWork & Play Camp

"The best aspect of this camp is meeting and learning about other people who are doing inspiring things. A co-living space naturally attracts open-minded, friendly personalities who share a desire to explore. Great experience!"

~ Brian R.

Sean C.S. - CoWork & Play Camp

"So this camp blew me away. I'll be honest: not only did I not know what to expect, but I'd never been in a shared room as an adult. Everyone was respectful of your space and the organizers were constantly checking to make sure we had what we needed. It really does feel like some mythical place where everyone wants everyone else to have a wonderful time. Would highly recommend!!!"

~ Sean C.S.

Bobby M. - CoWork & Play Camp

"Excellent experience in the best location. Huge house and opportunity for digital nomads to meet like-minded people. I loved it."

~ Bobby M.

Sonia - CoWork & Play Camp

"This was a great way to connect with other young professionals in Austin. The shared room style was a great experience. It was my first time doing something like this and the Bill Murray is in the heart of downtown. I had a great time and I'm looking forward to doing it again.

~ Sonia R.

WELCOME HOME!

Our CoWork & Play Camp home is the Bill Murray SWAP Loft - a 4,000 square foot, 2 story historic building in the center of Downtown Austin, TX - 45 seconds to 6th Street and around the corner from Rainey. We offer shared rooms only (you'll have your own twin bed w/ curtains or tent) for the ULTIMATE overnight camp experience. Growth begins at the end of our comfort zone! 

Bill Murray SWAP Loft

503 Neches St

Austin, TX 78701

Questions? Contact Sean!

843-813-6860 (text) or Sean@StayWorkAndPlay.com


Be Ready to Eat, Drink & B. Murray!  

We highly recommend watching THE BILL MURRAY STORIES: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MYTHICAL MAN before CoWork & Play Camp. Let's all channel our inner Bill Murray and arrive excited for the many unexpected adventures we'll have with new friends. Together we can adapt, live in the moment, and create magic with real people. 

EARLY-BIRD TICKETS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

You'll get $100 OFF tuition when you sign up for an Early Bird coupon! And there's no risk - you can also cancel anytime a week prior to the event for a full refund. 

CoWork & Play Camp tuition includes all keynote & swapshops (4 - 5 business/entrepreneurship classes per day), two-nights lodging in downtown Austin (cheaper than any ATX hotel!), breakfast + coffee, welcome mixer (beer + wine) and most activities (team events, night activities, yoga, etc.). Lunch/dinner, nights out & some optional activities are not included (though we encourage you to stay with our group!).  

WANT TO PRESENT?

Step out of your comfort zone and SWAP your expertise! As the saying goes, to teach is to learn! If you're interested in leading a keynote presentation or SWAPshop at a CoWork & Play Camp, please email sean@stayworkandplay.com or call 843-813-6860.

GET $25 OFF TUITION, PER-FRIEND YOU REFER!

We'd love for you to spread the word about CoWork & Play Camp to friends! As the referrer, you'll get an additional $25 OFF your tuition when your friend registers (applied as a refund), and your new friend will also get $25 OFF their tuition. There's no limit to the number of friends you can refer - you might attend CoWork & Play camp for free!