Karmalove

camp

Amenities

The objective of a theme camp is to unify the collective efforts of members to produce art and interactivity. When there is full participation, all good things that are given circle back as gifts. Attendees who fail to contribute through gifting and active participation are more like tourists, draining without replenishing the system. Burning Man ultimately wants everyone to be a participant and experience the fulfillment and wonder of Burner Karma. Our aim as a camp is to enhance this as much as we can and have a great time in the process. Every effort and accomplishment by our camp is part of the journey.
Put another way, purpose of a theme camp is not to provide comfort and services to members. Burning Man flatly rejects any theme camp that acts this way. However, they understand that being fabulous should be rewarded, so they allow camps to offer some amenities that make life little more pleasant for camp members. Basically, they don’t care that we do extra things for our members as long our members give back to the event through our projects.

Don’t join a camp expecting services. Anything a camp can offer you beyond nothing is an incredible gift to cherish. We’d be lucky if we recover enough from donations/dues to be reimbursed for half of what it costs to implement this camp. Somebody has to pay, no matter what, and it is usually small number bearing most of the strain. Approach them with kindness. gratitude and try not to increase their burdens.

Camp Offerings

Kitchen

a place to prepare food and wash dishes. We dedicate two large tents to our kitchen, outfitted with propane stoves, wash basins, water pumps, cooking utensils, and lighting. You bring your own food and drink (including drinking water). The Burning Man principle of Leave No Trace applies here: take away everything you bring in. Any extra garbage is divided among camp members to remove on their trip out.

Shower

While you can survive without a shower, your stay will be so much more pleasant if you can bathe. This year we’re renting a large wastewater tank and contracting for pumpout services. A deluxe shower sits next to it.

Wash Water

Most of the dues are consumed in paying for water, storage, and disposal. Each liter of water weighs one kilogram (1 gallon=8 lbs). We’re planning for 1,000 gallons (8,000 pounds or 3,785 liters/kilograms) of water for washing bodies and dishes. Deducting 100 gallons for kitchen use, this averages to an allocation of 11 gallons of water per person during the event, 5 showers per person.

Community Spaces

Tents and shade areas to hang out and relax, chat with new friends, or just chill.

Dormitories

We appreciate our distance members so much, we offer a special option to offset the burden of traveling so far to join us.

We construct several dormatory tents that are partitioned with fabric into four rooms each. They are anchored in such a way to be stable in the high wind bursts that hit the desert. Floors are tarp with area rugs, air mattress bed included. Adornments by camp members make it cozier. These tents are set up and ready for you when you arrive. All you need to bring is your own bedding.

Dormitories Elegibility

Must be traveling from extreme distances, especially internationally.
Dorms are for women only.
Must arrive by Burner Express Bus or carpooling.
Participating in, or leading camp events.
Our program is all about embracing two key ideals: recycling and reusing, and minimizing vehicle traffic. It's a win-win for everyone and the environment!

You know how it usually goes: you buy a tent, use it for the event, and then, sadly, it often ends up being discarded. Especially those budget-friendly tents – they might not always stand up to the challenge of high winds or rain, and can be a bit cramped.

But here's the good news! Our tents are different. They're roomy enough that you can actually stand up in them – no more crouching or bumping your head! Plus, we've got some clever engineering minds working on our anchoring systems to ensure everything stays put, no matter the weather. This way, you get a comfortable, reliable place to stay, and together, we take a step towards a more sustainable, traffic-conscious event.

Vehicles

Theme camps at Burning Man are all about creating a vibrant, interactive space for everyone to enjoy. The size of the space we're allocated depends on how many people we're hosting and just how interactive our camp is. It's not about how many vehicles we can park. Actually, having too many vehicles can be a bit of a problem – it can take away from the credibility and functionality of our camp. After all, no one comes to Burning Man to hang out in a makeshift parking lot. That's why we try our best to keep vehicles out of sight from the main streets.

Now, here's where our dorm rooms come into play. We understand that not bringing your vehicle might feel like a big sacrifice. So, to make things easier, we provide these dorm rooms as a way to lighten your load. You won't need to bring as much stuff, which is a huge relief, especially when you're not driving. It's our way of balancing things out – less hassle with packing and more time to dive into the full Burning Man experience!

Join Us

Camp Contact Information

https://karmalovecamp2024.slack.com/
Join us in our Slack channel. All member information will be presented here and is the best way to stay up to date with what our camp is doing.


https://www.facebook.com
Our private facebook group. We use this as an alternative way to reach members who are not on slack. Slack is the preferred method of communication.


members@karmalovecampsocialclub.com
Our club email. If you can't find answers to your questions please email us personally. This is a shared email between camp leaders.

Camp Application Form

This is our main camp application form. This form gives our camp your intent to join Karmalovecamp. It does not guarantee membership but begins the conversation.

Burning Man Forms

BurningMan burner profile. In order to get tickets in the future you have to have a Burner Profile. Build your profile here and be ready for when tickets go on sale.
Burning Man ticket site. All tickets are sold through this site. Tickets will sell out quickly and you must be ready when they are released. NOTE: Even if you don't get tickets, you will find tickets after - The Playa Provides.