// reference materials

Resources

Everything you need for camp — install guides, playbooks, glossary, and FAQ.

Get Ready for Camp

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Install Guide

Get Claude, VS Code, and the tools you need. About 15 minutes.

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Setup Workbook

Step-by-step walkthrough to get your tools configured and plan your first AI project.
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My Camp Workbook

Session journal + AI project planner — live inside The Lodge. Track your progress, set goals, and share with your bunk when you're ready.

Created by David Bodnick, YPO Miami Chapter

About the Program

CEO Summer Camp is a voluntary, member-driven AI learning program running across the YPO Southeast & Caribbean region from June through August 2026. No mandatory attendance. No homework. No grades. Just executives learning from executives — one campfire at a time.

Six main campfires plus open Zoom sessions every Tuesday. In-person in South Florida or virtual from anywhere. Same link all summer.

Campfire Agenda

Every main session follows this format:

🧃 4:00–4:30 Bug Juice — arrive, mingle, coffee
ðŸ“Ģ 4:30–4:35 Call to Campfire — welcome & intros
ðŸŽŊ 4:35–5:15 The Main Event — topic deep-dive
ðŸŠķ 5:15–5:45 Talking Stick — open Q&A
ðŸ§ģ 5:45–5:55 Trunk Packing — takeaways & templates
🊧 5:55–6:00 Trail Markers — what's next

// stuff people ask

Camp FAQ

Wait, is this real? Like, actual camp? ▾

It's real summer programming for executives, themed like summer camp because it's more fun that way. No bug spray required. (Unless you really want to bring some.)

How much does it cost? ▾

The program itself is completely free. No fees, no sponsorships, no upsells. Your time is the only commitment.

That said — the AI tools we'll be using (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) all have free tiers, and you can participate using just those. But if you really want to get the most out of them, the paid versions are significantly better. Think $20/month per tool — the cost of a hobby. You don't have to pay for anything, but the folks who do tend to get a lot more out of the sessions.

And hey — you never know. Someone in this room might vibe-code the next billion-dollar idea over Bug Juice. Stranger things have happened at camp.

Do I have to come to every session? ▾

Nope! Come to one. Come to all six. Skip the middle and only do First Campfire and Final Campfire. There are no attendance awards. (Though Full Season Campers do get internal high-fives.)

What if I'm an AI beginner? Will I be lost? ▾

Nope. The First Campfire is literally designed for that. We start with side-by-side tool comparisons and work up from there. Bring your laptop and your curiosity, that's it.

What if I'm an AI nerd? Will I be bored? ▾

Definitely not. We've got sessions on prompt engineering, building agents, and rolling AI out across teams. And honestly — the most experienced AI users in the room teach us the most. Come share what you know.

Can I bring my spouse/partner? ▾

Yes! YPO members and their spouses/partners are all welcome. Get the whole household curious about AI together.

What if my chapter wants to host a session? ▾

Yes please! That's the whole point. Head to Get Involved and pick an open week. We provide the curriculum, facilitator guide, and Zoom — you bring the room and the energy.

Is this an official YPO event? ▾

Nope — it's a member-driven initiative. Built by members, for members. YPO hasn't endorsed, sponsored, or reviewed it. We just love YPO and wanted to make something useful for our region.

What happens after August? Is camp over forever? ▾

We'll figure that out at the Final Campfire together. If it's working, we keep going. If it's not, we had one great summer. No pressure either way.