Camp Château vs Beacon by Techne

The Camp Château app is the digital home for women who believe in slowing down, finding joy in the little things, and building lifelong friendships—wherever they are in the world. If you’ve booked your stay at Camp Château—our all-women’s summer camp in the South of France—this app is where you’ll access everything you need before and during your trip. From travel guides and insider tips to private group chats and finding your travel buddy, it’s all here to help you feel connected, supported, and excited before you even arrive. But the magic doesn’t stop when camp ends. This is also where you’ll find Pocket Château—our vibrant online community that brings the magic of camp into everyday life. It’s where women from around the world come together for creative electives, behind-the-scenes glimpses of life at the château, badge challenges, meaningful events, and more. A place to stay inspired, stay connected, and live authentically. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Camp Château app: For Booked Campers (Free Access): Travel guides, packing lists, and essential info to prepare for camp Private camper-only chats to connect before you arrive A place to meet your travel buddies and coordinate plans Ongoing access to your group even after the week is over For Pocket Château Members (Paid Access): Weekly electives led by Camp Château counselors and special guests Behind-the-scenes peeks at life at the château and the team that runs it Badge Challenges, game nights, and creative prompts to spark joy and reflection A thriving international community of women who share your spirit Live events, conversations, and camp-inspired gatherings Whether you’ve already booked your week in France or simply want to bring the magic of Camp Château into your daily rhythm, this app was made with you in mind. It’s more than a community. It’s a feeling. A sisterhood. A soft place to land. Camp Château: Come for the adventure. Stay for the connection. ----- Terms of Use: mightynetworks.com/terms-of-use

Beacon is a map of what your friends are up to and what is happening around town. Light a beacon when you are heading somewhere: a run, a climb, a coffee, the farmers market. Share it with friends or a circle. They see it and can join you. Or share it as a public event, and anyone nearby can light their own beacon for it. - Circles: start a circle and invite friends into it with a link or QR code - Links: share any beacon with a link or QR code, and turn the link off when you like - The map: see who is lit near you and what is on in town - Join: tap a friend's beacon and you are in - Public events: repair cafes, markets and meetups, and who is going - Notifications when someone shares a beacon with you Sign in with your phone number. No ads and no tracking. Usage analytics only if you turn it on, and never shared with another company. Report, block and account deletion are built in. Beacon is made by Techne for Gitcoin and is for people 18 and older.