Playwork Campference 2024

The Playwork Campference (Oyun Kuruculuk Kampı in Turkish) is a camping conference dedicated to the theory, ethics and practices of Playwork, offering a unique opportunity to spend time within a community of internationally experienced playworkers.

Our small but growing field has a rich history and astonishing breadth of application. Meet colleagues who have started and staffed play-focused projects in parks, schools, hospitals, and Adventure Playgrounds. Observe playwork in action, and talk with new friends and mentors about the challenges and triumphs they’ve known. Through facilitated workshops, presentations on the latest research, and hands-on building opportunities, participants will be able to expand their knowledge, deepen their practice, and make strong personal connections with fellow playworkers.

Here are the details for the coming Playwork Campference:

Location: Sahil Kamp İstanbul, Şile, Istanbul, Türkiye

Date: 24th-27th May 2024

Theme: Re-Imagining Playwork

Cost: Dependent on accommodation needs. Includes all meals.

Keynotes: (More information coming soon)
Eunbi Oh - South Korea
Ahmet Cemil Tepe - Turkey

If you are starting your journey outside of Turkey and are hoping to join us for Campference, you may want to consider registering directly with us here. If you are starting your journey in Turkey, we strongly suggest that you register here first.

Early bird registration for the Playwork Campference 2024 is now open.

There are group rates and a limited amount of finanicial assistance available.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. If you prefer to discuss in Turkish, please email [email protected].

Campference 2017 - Gathering under a creative canopy

Campference 2017 - Q&A with our special guests

Campference 2019 - Workshops amongst the trees

Campference 2019 - Reflecting together

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