1 · Park Pop-up
2 hoursLowest barrier
An afternoon in a park. Bring a portable speaker, invite 8-20 people, run a few high-energy games. This is your first hosted experience.
The hosting ladder
Host your first Joymaker experience
You don't need to be an expert. Start at the rung that feels doable, use the ready-made session plans, and climb when you're ready.
The hosting ladder
Four rungs, lowest barrier first. Every rung has a preset you can open in the Session Planner and customize.
2 · Full-Day Joy Gathering
6 hoursMedium barrier
A structured full day: warm-up, connection rounds, shared meal, play, closing circle. Book a hall. Your first contained, timed event.
3 · Overnight Slumber Party
OvernightHigher barrier
Book an Airbnb. Evening energy, late-night connection, slow morning together. One rung below a full Joy Camp — your first overnight.
4 · Joy Camp
Multi-dayHighest barrier
A multi-day residential experience. The full Joymaker container. Coordinate with a captain or facilitator before running your first camp.
Coordinate with a captain first
How to use a preset
- 1. Click Open session plan to load the preset in the Session Planner.
- 2. Review the games and notes, reorder or swap anything to fit your group.
- 3. Share the session link with attendees so they see the plan.
- 4. On the day, tap a game to see its instructions, and mark items done as you go.
New to facilitating? Read the open-source Facilitator Manual and Community Blueprint.
Got a bigger idea?
Pitch an event, workshop, project, or game to the board. We review every proposal at the monthly meeting.
Bring it to the board