Expectations? At Burning Man?

Yes. If we expect to have a conscious evolution requires intention. Before completing a Participation Form, please read the following core expectations in detail. In submitting your Participation Form you are confirming that you understand and agree to these expectations. These expectations may evolve at the request of Camp Teams as the result of their planning processes, and participants will be notified when changes are made. 

General Burning Man Expectations

• All camp members are expected to fully understand and respect the 10 Principles. 

• All camp members are expected to have read and agree to all applicable requirements and guidelines for participation in Black Rock City 2023 as documented here.  

Participation & Other Camp Specific Expectations

• Camp Teams: All participants are expected to engage and contribute both on and off the Playa. Requirements for Camp Team engagement is non-negotiable and failure to follow through on Team assignments, meal shifts, or general &camp expectations may result in ineligibility to join the camp in future years. All participants are expected to join and engage in fulfilling the responsibilities of ONE Camp Team, at minimum. Those utilizing the the shade structure and/or kitchen meals are expected to support TWO Camp Teams at minimum. There are a variety of Camp Teams to choose from that allow for manners of participation that match your individual skills, interests, and location of residence. Your preferences, skills, location of residence, and arrival/departure dates will be considered in the assignment of your Camp Team(s) as well as any leadership roles. Each Camp Team will have specific roles and responsibilities (coming soon). We will do our best to meet everyone's communicated top preferences, however there are no guarantees. We expect to be able to provide assignments in confirmation of your reservation, or by 4/1, whichever is later.

• Camp Meetings & Updates: There are three camp-wide virtual meetings between now and arrival to Playa. Dates, times, and objectives/topics will be shared by 4/1. Camp Teams will be responsible for meeting as necessary to fulfill responsibilities. Camp Newsletters will be distributed on the First Saturday of the month from May through August. This will serve as the primary channel for distributing and collecting information from Camp Teams. Yes, FB is available, but not everyone is into that. We all have enough messages, pings, dings, or and smoke signals to sift through already, so we will try to keep things simple for what matters. 

• Build Week: We typically receive several Early Access Passes to arrive on Playa as early as Wednesday, August 23. Anyone that arrives early is expected to participate in build activities. Build Crew is eligible for Steward Ticket Allocations if available. 

• Breakdown & Pack-up: From at 10am and 6pm on Saturday, September 2nd (Man Burn), all camp members are expected to assist with breakdown and pack-up of community areas (e.g. The Chrysalis, Lounge), all non-essential shared resources, and all non-essential personal items. Beginning at 10am on Sunday, September 3rd (Temple Burn), all camp members utilizing the shade structure and/or kitchen meals are expected to assist with final breakdown and pack-up of remaining resources. Before Sundown, all will remain are the tents of those leaving the next morning. 

• Exodus & Departure: Departure times are dependent on the status of camp breakdown/pack-up and one's assigned responsibilities. All camp members are expected to stay in camp until you have fulfilled all of their assigned responsibilities. All departure times are to be communicated and approved by the Exodus Coordinators by 8/1/23 to ensure we have the necessary capacity to complete an orderly breakdown/pack-up and MOOP Sweep necessary to maintain &camp's "Good Standing" status.  The earliest departure time is expected to be after 6pm on 9/3, unless otherwise pre-approved. Participants that need to depart earlier than this time will be assigned specific responsibilities to be completed prior to departure. In the rare case that unforeseen circumstances prevent achieving planned breakdown and pack-up milestones (e.g. unrelenting dust storms, wind, and rain), case camp members are expected to stay and help remediate as necessary. 

• On-playa shifts: All camp members are expected to work at least two camp shifts in support of overall camp and art car operations, programs, and events. Meal plan participants are expected to work at least two meal shifts. Shift sign-ups are expected in July and final schedule will be posted in August. If you need to arrange shift changes, you are responsible for finding a replacement and the Shift Coordinator must be notified prior to 8/15.

• Meals: The meal plan covers grab and go breakfast, self-serve lunch,  and a family dinner. There's always plenty of snacks and more than enough food in the form of prepared meals, lefovers, and ingredients for smoothies, etc. Most special dietary needs can be met if communicated during registration. Family Dinner will take place at 8pm, and all camp members are asked to be present for a quick nightly check-in that will cover announcements, updates and reminders from Camp Teams, as well as any questions or concerns can be raised. With all that happens on playa, we guarantee you will come to cherish these rare calm moments of connection, and accountability. Dinner shifts will have a dedicated team to handle dishes, otherwise, a sanitation station will be available for your enjoyment.

• Ice: Consolidated Ice Runs will be used to source build, breakdown, planned meals, and some events. Ice for normal personal consumption will be available for camp members, however if you would like ice for a personal cooler or to serve up a bunch of friends, you will be welcome to purchase one from the camp if there is sufficient in stock to cover camp needs through 9am the next day. 

• Refrigeration, Personal Food/Beverages, and "Gifted" items: Any personal food items brought by a participant that need refrigeration are the responsibility of the participant. The camp refrigerators, coolers, and ice are not intended for personal food items. You are more than welcome to bring food/beverages to share, however any generated trash (e.g. alcohol bottles) or leftovers are the responsibility of the participant whom brought said item(s). 

• Generators & Refrigeration: Personal generators will not be allowed for participants camped under the community shade structure. Any specific power needs above and beyond small device charging and fans must be discussed and agreed upon with the Power & Lighting team by June 1 at the latest. 

• Trash & Recycling: Each participant is responsible for properly removing any trash or recycling they personally generate. The camp will only be responsible for removing trash generated through planned meals and services. 

• Bike & Gear Transport: Transportation of gear and bikes to and from playa is the responsibility of each participant.  Only participants traveling with camp sponsored vehicles for infrastructure/supplies are eligible to transport gear on the truck(s). No bikes or gear are to be left at camp during exodus for any reason as this may impact the Camp's assessment and standing required for future participation.

• Law Enforcement: Smoking pot is still illegal on Federal Land and this is one of the most common ways to bring a whole lot of trouble to all of your fellow campmates. No smoking flower at camp and we highly suggest the million other means of consumption.   

Camp Dues 

• Dues are expected to be similar to prior year both in structure and amount, and are required to cover the costs of year long expenses associate (e.g. storage, cleaning, Art Car repairs) with maintaining and operating a Burning Man These Camp and Art Car. We continue to seek and implement approaches to reducing costs, however, rentals, fuel, and on-playa services such as ice, water, and gray water cost significant sums of money unshielded from inflation and other market forces. 

• &camp also does not have the capacity or intent to fundraise at this time and a sliding scale for dues is not offered. If you are interested in leading fundraising efforts to offset the cost of camp fees for members in need of assistance, please let us know. Going to Burning Man is expensive, and in doing so, you should recognize and be grateful of your privilege. If you would like to participate in &camp and cannot afford Camp Dues, please contact &camp@queermedicine.com prior to moving forward. 

• Estimated Camp Dues are listed per person and are subject to finalization by Camp Finance Team and will be communicated as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. 

• Expected RV Dues: $300 per person - Includes multiple shady hangout spots, device charging stations, programming dome (Afternoon discos, yoga, etc), and contributions towards the build, transport, materials, and hot cookie and ice cream operations of our camp's primary gift to the city,  This Lil' Piggy & the Unicorn Kreamery (They, Them). Access to camp water and shower is available for $150 per person, or you may consider the Van Plan below. RV servicing is not included.

• Expected Van Dues: $850 per person - Includes the above, plus: meal plan, water, shower, evaporation bed/gray water removal.

• Expected Tent & Shift Pod Dues: $1,000 per person - Includes the above plus 80'x60' shade structure, inclusive of camp lounge area(s).

• Dues are expected to be paid in full by 6/1/2023.

Reservations & Deposits

• To reserve a spot within &camp 2023 a deposit of $200 per person is due by 3/1/2023 or at time of registration, whichever is later. 

• Payment of deposit does not guarantee you a space in &camp nor a Steward Ticket allocation. You will receive your reservation confirmation with Team assignment(s) or a refund of your deposit by 4/1/23 or within 7 days of its receipt, whichever is later.  

• Invited camp members with paid deposits are eligible for refund if the reservation is cancelled by 5/1/2023. Cancellations after this time will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations before 5/1/23 will receive refunds within 7 days of notification.

Acceptable Payment Methods

Payments may be made via Zelle, Venmo, bank transfer, cash, or check. We cannot receive payments via Pay Pal due to the required transaction fees. 

Tickets

Getting tickets for Burning Man is your responsibility. As you may know, getting tickets is never easy. To assist each other in this process, everyone who wishes to participate in &camp is expected to actively engage in purchasing 2 tickets and 1 car pass through the public sales process.Through this collective effort, we are usually able to acquire enough tickets to fulfill our needs.  Bookmark this page and check back frequently to stay updated on the process. 

As a result of an assessment of &camp and This Lil' Piggy's activities on Playa in 2022, we achieved the status of  "Good Standing" and subsequently submitted our requests for allocated  "Steward Sale" (formerly called Directed Sale) tickets through Placement and The Department of Mutant Vehicles. We have no guarantee that &camp will receive a sufficient number of Steward Tickets to meet our needs. Any Steward Tickets we are assigned will only be allocated to those taking on leadership roles of a Camp Team or those agreeing to arrive early for critical Build Weak activities. Participants seeking allocation of a Steward Ticket should sign up, indicating interested in specific eligible roles,  as soon as possible, and no later than 2/12/23.