G A T E

GATE HOURS:

Thursday & Friday: 10 am -- Midnight EST

Saturday: 10 am -- 4 pm EST

AFTER HOURS ARRIVALS: We understand that life can be unpredictable and the best laid plans for being radically prepared will go sideways. However, for the safety, security, and respect of participants already in the event you may not enter Mosaic Experiment until you have been registered and have a wristband. If you arrive after the gate has closed you may park and camp in the Late Arrival Area outside of gate and wait until gate opens the following morning. To allow for potential ingress/egress of emergency vehicles we ask that you do not block the main road at any time.

If you know in advance that there is a possibility that you will be arriving close to gate closing time on Thursday or Friday, please reach out to one of the Gate Leads (gate@mosaicexperiment.com) as soon as possible with your expected time of arrival. Be aware that access to email may be unreliable once the event has begun and requests for entry after gate hours may not be honored.

For safety reasons, If you are allowed access after hours you will NOT be allowed to drive into the event to set up. You will, however, be allowed to carry overnight essentials in for the night. If possible, make arrangements with someone who will already be in the event so that you won’t need to carry and set up a tent in the dark. You may return to your vehicle at 10 a.m. to drive your vehicle into the event.

There will be NO late entries allowed once gate closes at 4 p.m. Saturday. All late entries are at the discretion of the Gate Lead on call. Bribes, especially ones involving volunteering, may help your plea for late entry.

EARLY ARRIVALS: EARLY ARRIVALS: You will not be allowed into the event before 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 3rd without strict written permission from Mosaic Gate Leads. To make a request, please fill out the Early Entry portion of the Registration Form. The deadline for submission is Friday, September 13 at 11:59 PM EST. Filling out the form does NOT guarantee early access. Early Entry will be offered to a very limited number of registered theme camps, registered artists, and volunteers necessary for event setup. If you are a volunteer and have a shift before noon on Thursday, please contact your department lead about Early Entry. Contact DPW (Department of Public Works) to assist with event setup. (Dpw@mosaicexperiment.com)

IN AND OUT POLICY: General re-entry is not allowed. In the spirit of radical self-reliance, please come prepared to stay inside the event and bring everything you need to survive. Emergency exit/re-entry will be carefully reviewed per circumstance. In the very few cases emergency re-entry is allowed, you must retain your wristband and ticket confirmation to re-enter the event. If you chose to leave the event without pre-approved re-entry your wristband will be removed.

EXODUS: We all wish our time together didn’t have to end. But we need to get everyone packed up and heading home safely so that DPW and LNT can start doing what they do. We ask that you have your campsite packed up, cleaned up and all your last goodbyes and hugs completed by 2 p.m. Sunday. Please make sure that your campsite is thoroughly picked up, all your garbage, food waste and gray water leaves with you (and take it all the way home - do not dump at rest stops along the way.) Please keep it slow on the roads leaving for the safety of other departees.

P A R K I N G

The parking area for Mosaic Experiment will be clearly defined near the Gate. Unless you register your vehicle in advance as a car-based tent or camper, you are expected to park in the parking area. We encourage you to carpool if at all possible.

Weather permitting, vehicles will be allowed to drive to campsites to unload. There will be clearly marked paths to follow to the camping areas. Please respect the land and do not leave the marked paths.

UNLOADING: Upon arrival, your vehicle will be tagged with your entry time. You will have 2 hours to unload and return your car to the parking area. Mosaic’s goal is to create a more intimate atmosphere without the clutter of too many cars blocking roadways and limiting camping space. Additionally, the landowner has asked we help the ecology of the place by keeping cars from parking in one place for too long, which can compress and harm the soil. Parking volunteers will follow up with participants to ensure paths and cars are clear.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to protect the land and our participants, it is possible that you may not be allowed to drive to your campsite. This could be at the specific request of the landowner, or due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather. Volunteers will be onsite to assist you, but please be prepared to get your things to and from your campsite under these circumstances. Cars will not be able to drive into the area we lovingly call "The Back Forty." A few golf carts will be available for transporting gear to/from the Back Forty, and other campsites. Bringing a collapsible cart or wagon may be a wise investment. To help ease transfer of your camp, pack everything in containers. Make sure all your gear is in some sort of container, whether tub, crate, box, bin, or other carryable and handled thing.

RV/TRAILER/CAR CAMPING: Mosaic Experiment encourages tent camping whenever possible because of space limitations. However, If your needs require that your RV, camper/trailer or car be at your campsite, you must register in order to obtain a parking pass.

If you are in a theme camp your vehicle will be counted in the theme camp registration, as that space will be allocated as part of the theme camp request. For everyone else, request approval will be based on need and available space, which may also be contingent on the weather. There is no electricity to plug into and no dumping at the site, so you must make arrangements before heading out.

Mosaic gets a fair amount of rain most years. This can make bringing large vehicles onto the site problematic. If you are planning on camping in an RV or trailer, TACO will reach out to you prior to accepting or denying your permit. Here are some restrictions and guidelines:

No Class A RVs. Class B RVs that are on the smaller end might be okay.

Recommended Max Dimensions: Weight: 20,000 lbs,

Width: 9’ with small to no slide outs.

Length: 24'

The site owner counts on us to be good stewards of the land while we are there.

The goal is not so much to avoid getting stuck, as to avoid damaging the land.

Registered vehicle campers are invited to decorate/disguise your vehicle to add to the artistry of the event.

DRIVING AFTER DARK: There is NO driving after dark unless it is a medical emergency and/or you have authorization and escort from Gate/TACO. There will be dozens of pedestrians in your way and they will be very hard to see at night. To protect the safety of Mosaic participants, do not drive at night without an escort walking ahead of you.

C A M P I N G

Radical Self-reliance, the principle: Mosaic Experiment encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on his or her inner resources.

Reclaim is a former strip-mine on top of a large hill. If you take a few steps into the woods you will see steep slopes and sudden drop offs. Please be very aware of your surroundings during the day and night, and stick to the clearings. Reclaim is centered in a larger preserve owned by United Plant Savers. This group uses the land to grow medicinal and endangered plants. You are expected to respect the grounds at all times.

Camping at Reclaim is primitive. There are no showers, no electricity and no running water available. Be sure to bring enough food and water for four days. If you are not accustomed to primitive camping, visit our website for helpful tips and useful information.

Do not cut or injure any trees or large plants onsite, or leave any rope tied around trees when you leave. Hanging things on the trees is okay, as long as the tree is not harmed in any way. This is a Leave No Trace event on the edge of a nature sanctuary. Please treat the land gently.

PORT-O-POTTIES: Port-o-potties are provided. Please be respectful to your fellow participants and do your part to keep the potties clean and in working order. Do not put anything other than single-ply toilet paper in the potties. This means NO: two-ply toilet paper, cigarette butts, baby wipes, feminine hygiene items, condoms, food items, rubber chickens, $20 bills, or event radios (just to name a few things that DON’T belong there.) If you notice a problem with the potties or a participant abusing them, please report it to a Ranger or an LNT volunteer. If you bring extra toilet paper in case portos run out, be sure to bring/use single-ply instead of the standard double-ply. This is a request from the porto company to ensure that cleaning units are not clogged. Remember: “If it doesn’t come from your body, it doesn’t belong in the potty.”

ICE: Announcement coming soon.

SAFETY: Please prepare for rain, wind and other extreme weather. MOTHER NATURE IS UNPREDICTABLE, especially in Ohio in Fall. BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING. The temperature can vary from humid and hot to cold and damp at night. Layer your clothing. Bring rain gear. Bag it in plastic to keep it dry. Stock up on mylar blankets, hot hands, a good sleeping bag, and whatever else you need to stay comfortable at night. Make sure tents, shade structures and EZ-Ups are properly staked down in case of high wind. Check on your tent when the weather changes.

There are a variety of insects and arachnids in the area, so plan to keep your tent sealed up and shake out any bedding daily. Raccoons and other critters will stay away during the noisy hours, but please be mindful of where you store your trash and waste water. If you’re severely allergic to bee stings or bug bites, please take the appropriate precautions. A daily once-over check for ticks is a good idea, too.

Beware means be aware: there are plants such as stinging nettle and poison ivy in the woods. Prepare to protect yourself if you are badly allergic, know how to identify any plants that could harm you, and avoid walking through the woods.

Bring plenty of lighting (camping lanterns, flashlights, headlamps, battery or solar charged lights, LED votives, etc.) There is no electricity on site. Luckily, it’s the future and outdoor lighting technology is readily available. Illuminate yourself at night. There will be bicycles, people, and art moving around, and they may collide with you if they cannot see you.

FIRST AID

Our First Aid team will be on hand to assist with problems or injuries. First Aid will be clearly marked on the placement map. Reclaim is located in very rural area, so local emergency medical services has a longer response time than more populated areas. In the event you need to be evacuated, or wish to seek care, contact First Aid. We can assist with getting medical care and with getting you back into the event.

First Aid also has maps to the nearest emergency department and to the closest 24 hour pharmacy with addresses and phone numbers. If you have a medical condition, consider alerting your camp mates as to what it is, what to expect, and what to do. Please feel free to stop by First Aid to say hello and we can put you on our radar!

Be self-reliant and bring your inhalers, allergy meds, and the medications which you only take once in awhile. If you have an EpiPen, bring it! Bring a basic first-aid kit so you don't have to hoof it to First Aid for minor things. If you are hypoglycemic, carry snacks or juice. Bring sports drinks to replace your electrolytes - water isn't enough! Bring an extra pair of glasses, batteries for machines, and good shoes as most places aren't good to walk bare foot. Be be prepared for poison ivy, bees, ticks, and chiggers. Stay out of the woods surrounding Reclaim, because there are dangerous drop offs!

PLEASE NOTE: If you leave due to medical necessity, you must retain your wristband and ticket confirmation to re-enter the event. If you chose to leave the event without pre-approved re-entry, your wristband will be removed. Please go through First Aid.

F I R E

PERMITTED PROPANE: In contrast to propane flame effects, propane devices such as cooking stoves or personal heaters are permitted. In order to be permitted, any such device must meet all of the following criteria:

1) The device is commercially available.

2) The device has not been meaningfully modified.

3) The device is operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s safety guidelines.

PROPANE FLAME EFFECTS: More information coming soon.

CAMPFIRES: DO NOT CREATE ANY UNAUTHORIZED FIRE PITS. Use of an unauthorized fire pit may be grounds for ejection from the event. Burn barrels and portable fire pits must be elevated 8 inches off the ground so as not to leave a burn scar. DO NOT LEAVE A BURN SCAR. There is a communal bonfire pit near the stage for any participant to utilize.

All campfires must be registered. Fill out this form to register your campfire.

Ways to Elevate your Fire Pit:

1) Buy a fire pit that is already 8-12" off the ground

2) Use cinder blocks to elevate your fire pit

3) Say, "Oh well, maybe next time!" and leave it at home, knowing that there will be plenty of fire to enjoy

Cinder blocks will NOT be provided on site. It is the responsibility of participants to review the height of their fire pits and make necessary adjustments at home before the event. If you arrive at the event with a fire pit that is not high enough to avoid scorching the ground, you will not be permitted to use it. Gentle reminder that the land we use is only borrowed, and it is our responsibility to take good care of it, we are not doing this solely to inconvenience you. Thank you for understanding.

Campfire Guidelines:

1. All campfires must be registered with the Fire Safety Team prior to the event.

2. Campfires must be built in previously established fire circles or above ground fire pits and burn barrels to minimize our burn scar footprint and keep us safe.

3. Do not leave fires unattended. All unattended campfires will be extinguished. Leaving a fire unattended is grounds for removal from the event. This includes all unattended flames (candles, tiki torches, lanterns, etc).

4. Do not cut or collect deadfall from the woods and surrounding areas.

5. Due to Emerald Ash Borer, NO OUTSIDE FIREWOOD IS PERMITTED.

6. Do not burn items on the Prohibited Burn Materials list.

7. If you have a campfire, you must have a fire extinguisher or other means of putting out a fire that is easily accessible.

8. Make sure you follow the Leave No Trace (LNT) standards regarding burn scars. You can find that in the LNT section of this guide.

FIREWOOD INCLUDED FOR ALL: Reclaim’s landowner prefers that all firewood be purchased from one approved source, and that no firewood be brought into Reclaim from across state lines (for environmental reasons). This presents a challenge to the spirit of Decommodification. Mosaic Experiment has budgeted to provide firewood for all participants this year. Firewood will be freely available for pickup onsite to all campers with registered campfires. We strongly suggest bringing a cart to transport firewood to your campsite. If you suspect your camp’s firewood needs will borrow greatly from the community supply, please make arrangements in advance with our LLC to purchase bulk firewood: llc@mosaicexperiment.com.

SCHEDULED BURNS: The effigy burn will occur at sundown on Saturday night.

SMALL ART BURN: Participants will be allowed to burn their small art projects after the temple burn on Sunday until 10 a.m. You must email the fire team about burning your art work fire@mosaicexperiment.com. Artwork must be portable and easily added to smoldering ashes of the temple. Participants are strongly encouraged to place their art on wooden pallets, which can then be lifted onto the fire with poles. The ashes will be hot, so plan accordingly. REMEMBER, you may not burn items on the Prohibited Burn Materials list.

FIRE SPINNING: Individuals spinning fire and using other such fire flow toys are strongly encouraged to obtain personal liability insurance to cover any potential injuries.

Check in: All fire spinners must check in at one of the daily safety meetings/prop checks. You must bring all of your props to this meeting. Fire spinners who have attended this meeting will have a wristband. You must have this wristband to spin fire.

Fire spinning is allowed anywhere on site as long as you have a designated safety and are at least 25 feet away from any tent. No ground fires. Please spin off before spinning and use a spin off can or baggies appropriate for your prop.

All fire spinners must have a safety. This safety must be trained as a safety. Do not just find a sober person and give them a towel. There can be two (2) fire spinners for every one (1) safety. Please use Duvetyne, not wet towels. It is also requested that all camps that wish to have fire spinners have a fire extinguisher on hand. The only type of fire extinguisher you can ever use on a person is a water fire extinguisher. All other fire extinguishers are to be used on material items only!

You must be wearing fire safe apparel to spin fire and to safety. This means cotton, wool, leather, silk or being nude. NEVER spin fire wearing faux fur or polyesters/spun plastic fabrics.

It is a wonderful gift that we can spin fire at Mosaic Experiment. Please keep it that way by self-policing. If you see something dangerous say something and/or find a ranger/fire conclave lead. Intentionally spinning fire unsafely or without spinning wristband may be grounds for removal from the event.

FIRE SAFETIES: If you would like to be a fire safety, a brief safety class will be given following prop check ins.

FIRE CONCLAVE

Fire Conclave is the gathering of fire spinners and artists that perform before the burning of the effigy. Fire Conclave is open to everyone. Form coming soon. If you have any questions, please contact conclave@mosaicexperiment.com. Conclave will meet before the effigy burns. Please bring fuel and remember to leave no trace at the fuel depot.

Since designated safeties will be stationed during the performance, training for fire spinning safeties will be given before conclave.