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Trash and Kiss camp

Extort promises of trash collection from strangers far and wide with a pledge of a kiss. See how many people you can get to join you in trash collection on the playa the morning after the burn. Of course, be sure to only apply 100% consensual kisses.

Extort promises of trash collection from strangers far and wide with a pledge of a kiss. See how many people you can get to join you in trash collection on the playa the morning after the burn. Of course, be sure to only apply 100% consensual kisses. Lube Camp

Gives out lubricants of various types. Chapstick/Lip Balm is one of the most important. So many people are walking around with cracked lips. Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly can be applied to cracking "playa feet". Oil for your bike. Olive oil for, um, cooking? KY jelly (or better yet Glide) for, um, extra fun. Just giving out pre lubricated condoms might be easier. Burning Man could really benefit from having lube camp. However, please use sanitary precautions. Chapstick should not be shared. No (in contact with a human) lube should be re-used.

Gives out lubricants of various types. Burning Man could really benefit from having lube camp. However, please use sanitary precautions. Chapstick should not be shared. No (in contact with a human) lube should be re-used. Big Dick Camp

The wonderful people of this camp will sing the praises of your magnificent member. "My God, it's so large." "It has curvature." "What a pleasant rosy tip." "What fine foreskin."

The wonderful people of this camp will sing the praises of your magnificent member. "My God, it's so large." "It has curvature." "What a pleasant rosy tip." "What fine foreskin." Orgasm Camp

Enter a booth. Make the most realistic sounding ever so loud orgasm you can. Orgasm raters hold up score cards.

Enter a booth. Make the most realistic sounding ever so loud orgasm you can. Orgasm raters hold up score cards. Costume Hospital

This camp works to repair and heal damaged costumes. This camp does not work to *make* costumes for people, they help to restore the glory of damaged art and fashion. Suggested materials: Needles and thread, safety pins, duct tape, pots of glitter, string, upholstery foam, aluminum foil, bag of feathers, spray paint, and patch cloth in assorted colors.

This camp works to repair and heal damaged costumes. This camp does not work to *make* costumes for people, they help to restore the glory of damaged art and fashion. Suggested materials: Needles and thread, safety pins, duct tape, pots of glitter, string, upholstery foam, aluminum foil, bag of feathers, spray paint, and patch cloth in assorted colors. Communist Pig Camp "revived".

Amend the evils of your brethren of yesteryear. This new camp will use their loudspeaker to compliment everyone who passes. Spread the love. Be warned, this is should only be attempted by those who are prepared to have extreme negative reactions directed at them. The previous "capitalist pigs" worked hard to spread hate and conflict.

Amend the evils of your brethren of yesteryear. This new camp will use their loudspeaker to compliment everyone who passes. Spread the love. Be warned, this is should only be attempted by those who are prepared to have extreme negative reactions directed at them. The previous "capitalist pigs" worked hard to spread hate and conflict. Spam Camp

Give us your email address and we'll send you useful information on great bargains and exciting new products.

Give us your email address and we'll send you useful information on great bargains and exciting new products. Fleshy Butterfly camp

Smear tempera on your butt. Make a print onto poster paper.

Smear tempera on your butt. Make a print onto poster paper. Playa Wildlife Historical Museum

Create models of past and present life forms that roamed the ancient playa. Know that any history you create may be the one that is passed down for generations to come.

Create models of past and present life forms that roamed the ancient playa. Know that any history you create may be the one that is passed down for generations to come. Protest Camp

Fight for justice! Non violent protests can set us free. Bring your signs. Change them often. Picket where ever and whenever you desire. (no, this won't be the first playa protest.)

Fight for justice! Non violent protests can set us free. Bring your signs. Change them often. Picket where ever and whenever you desire. (no, this won't be the first playa protest.) Plushy Fuzz Camp

All plush all the time. Pillows covered with the softest and smoothest of materials. Everything you brush against kisses the skin. I've been told that "Warm fuzzy camp" was much like this.

All plush all the time. Pillows covered with the softest and smoothest of materials. Everything you brush against kisses the skin. I've been told that "Warm fuzzy camp" was much like this. Mister Camp

The soothing scented misty water is sprayed over you. (this isn't a new idea, but it sure is a nice one for hot days)

The soothing scented misty water is sprayed over you. (this isn't a new idea, but it sure is a nice one for hot days) Hostage Negotiation Camp

Dramatic music plays. The sound of helicopters can be heard. An unsuspecting couple are walking by. The man with the megaphone says... "Let the woman go. Drop the tiara and nobody will get hurt. Look out, he's got a slinky!"

Dramatic music plays. The sound of helicopters can be heard. An unsuspecting couple are walking by. The man with the megaphone says... "Let the woman go. Drop the tiara and nobody will get hurt. Look out, he's got a slinky!" Butterfly Love Fragrance Camp

Speak what you most desire. The priestess of the nose anoints you with magical fragrances. You're desires may yet be fulfilled.

Speak what you most desire. The priestess of the nose anoints you with magical fragrances. You're desires may yet be fulfilled. Money Camp

Offers financial planning services to help you make wise decisions and track all expenditures while on your Black Rock vacation.

Offers financial planning services to help you make wise decisions and track all expenditures while on your Black Rock vacation. Internet Startup Camp IPO party. Stock prices are posted and updated regularly. Public reports are released. Market studies are done. Geeks consume massive amounts of coffee and jolt. Bring the Theatre of internet absurdity to the playa.

I just read "The Jack Rabbit Speaks" and it pointed to...G7 Stock Puppets. An art piece that's somewhat like this.

IPO party. Stock prices are posted and updated regularly. Public reports are released. Market studies are done. Geeks consume massive amounts of coffee and jolt. Bring the Theatre of internet absurdity to the playa. Piss and Moan Camp

This was suggested to me by Larry Harvey at a party. I like the idea of taking in a different direction then what he'd intended though. Get in touch with the true joy of emptying your bladder. Feel the release. Share this with the world. Moan ever so loudly as your bladder is freed of it's load.

This was suggested to me by Larry Harvey at a party. I like the idea of taking in a different direction then what he'd intended though. Get in touch with the true joy of emptying your bladder. Feel the release. Share this with the world. Moan ever so loudly as your bladder is freed of it's load. Camp Ideas Camp

Brokers in ideas for camps. Collects and distributes the ideas for current and future events. Lets users submit their camp ideas. Links to other peoples camp ideas. Directs people to the Burning Man bulletin board to find other like minded potential camp mates. This camp may also promote camp events outside of Burning Man. www.campideas.org

Brokers in ideas for camps. Collects and distributes the ideas for current and future events. Lets users submit their camp ideas. Links to other peoples camp ideas. Directs people to the Burning Man bulletin board to find other like minded potential camp mates. This camp may also promote camp events outside of Burning Man. www.campideas.org Ten Commandments Camp

Make up your own ultra absurd ten commandments. Also add the new Eleventh Commandment.

Make up your own ultra absurd ten commandments. Also add the new Eleventh Commandment. Publicity Camp

This camp creates radio ads and biilboards for it's "clients". Billboards could be actual signs, or they could be stickers, or they could be drawn onto large boards and worn by people who walk around extolling the virtues of a given camp.

This camp creates radio ads and biilboards for it's "clients". Billboards could be actual signs, or they could be stickers, or they could be drawn onto large boards and worn by people who walk around extolling the virtues of a given camp. Tourist Lovers Camp

Find tourists who may be having trouble integrating into the whole of the Burning Man society. I think there are already plans to have an integration camp near the greeters area, but the more the better. Everyone: Next time you see somebody who looks like a spectator, don't think rude thoughts. Befriend them if you can. Share with them. Help teach them the joy of Burning Man. See if there are things you can learn from them.

Find tourists who may be having trouble integrating into the whole of the Burning Man society. I think there are already plans to have an integration camp near the greeters area, but the more the better. Everyone: Next time you see somebody who looks like a spectator, don't think rude thoughts. Befriend them if you can. Share with them. Help teach them the joy of Burning Man. See if there are things you can learn from them. This is Stupid Camp

Members dress and act in the dumbest ways possible. How well can you simulate creativity gone wrong? How long can you stand the humiliation?

Members dress and act in the dumbest ways possible. How well can you simulate creativity gone wrong? How long can you stand the humiliation? 12 year old girl from 1974 camp.

Everyone is dressed up and acts like a... 70's revival with bonus immaturity and the awesome power of youth.

Everyone is dressed up and acts like a... 70's revival with bonus immaturity and the awesome power of youth. Camp Summer Camp

Roast marshmallows over the fire while telling ghost stories. Arts and crafts. Sing alongs.

Roast marshmallows over the fire while telling ghost stories. Arts and crafts. Sing alongs. Inspection Camp

Complete with suit, tie, and clipboard, it is your job to inspect other camps to make sure they are ISO-BM 2000 certified. Check the quality of the building equipment. Check if skin is protected from the sun. Be sure the seams on the costumes meet all recommended government standards. "Inspected by #14" stamps may be stamped onto inspected camps and people.

Complete with suit, tie, and clipboard, it is your job to inspect other camps to make sure they are ISO-BM 2000 certified. Check the quality of the building equipment. Check if skin is protected from the sun. Be sure the seams on the costumes meet all recommended government standards. "Inspected by #14" stamps may be stamped onto inspected camps and people. Gays in the Military Camp

A large photo of hundreds of military officers. Special glasses (with no lenses) allow you to see only the gay members of the military. A "Vista-View" telescope points at Mashcara camp.

A large photo of hundreds of military officers. Special glasses (with no lenses) allow you to see only the gay members of the military. A "Vista-View" telescope points at Mashcara camp. Self Portrait Camp

Draw a picture of yourself. The drawings would later be put on the web. The camp is decorated with self-portraits.

Draw a picture of yourself. The drawings would later be put on the web. The camp is decorated with self-portraits. Doodle Camp

People can draw doodles. Bunches of yummy fun doodles. Later scan them and put them on the web.

People can draw doodles. Bunches of yummy fun doodles. Later scan them and put them on the web. Journal Posting Camps

This is not one camp, but rather a category of camps. Provide people with pens/pencils and paper. Give them a nice space to write. After Burning Man type in what people wrote and put it on the web for the world to see. Camp Tragedy: Pens, notebooks, and facial tissue are available for you to share your tragedies with the world. Spread the Love Camp: Write down your thoughts and stories of love. Heal the world with your thoughts of warmth.

This is not one camp, but rather a category of camps. Provide people with pens/pencils and paper. Give them a nice space to write. After Burning Man type in what people wrote and put it on the web for the world to see. Body Games This could be oodles of camps, but should be at least one! To see hundreds if astonishingly great things for a camp to try at Burning Man 2000 (with the Body theme) Click here click here. . Thanks to Halcyon for this list!

This could be oodles of camps, but should be at least one! To see hundreds if astonishingly great things for a camp to try at Burning Man 2000 (with the Body theme) Click here click here. . Thanks to Halcyon for this list! "I've got a pig for a penis" camp.

Strap a small battery powered auto-tronic pig in place of your privates. These are available at toy stories. Try Jeffery's toys in San Francisco.

Strap a small battery powered auto-tronic pig in place of your privates. These are available at toy stories. Try Jeffery's toys in San Francisco. "What's your website?" camp?

Collect as many URL homepage links of Burning Man participants as possible. Maybe post them on burningmanwebsites.org

Collect as many URL homepage links of Burning Man participants as possible. Maybe post them on burningmanwebsites.org "Burning Man used to be cool" camp.

Also called "Burning Man is too commercial now" camp.

This has in fact been one of the more active camp for the past several years. It mostly operates cities other then Black Rock City. Members of this camp can be found far and wide. When you meet them, congratulate them on their vast membership and excellent recruitment techniques.

Also called "Burning Man is too commercial now" camp. This has in fact been one of the more active camp for the past several years. It mostly operates cities other then Black Rock City. Members of this camp can be found far and wide. When you meet them, congratulate them on their vast membership and excellent recruitment techniques. Penis Hat Camp

"Dick head" is too often used in a derogatory way. Reclaim the term and make it one we can cherish.

"Dick head" is too often used in a derogatory way. Reclaim the term and make it one we can cherish. Do it yourelf - EL Wire Design Camp Attach velcro tabs to EL wire with fishing line. Have a large board with the other type of velcro. You can now form and shape the EL wire any way you wish and change it with ever so little effort.

Attach velcro tabs to EL wire with fishing line. Have a large board with the other type of velcro. You can now form and shape the EL wire any way you wish and change it with ever so little effort. Carnival Camp

Simulate a carnival game such as ring toss. To play, you must wager something. If you lose, the object goes in the "center/pot". If you win, you get everything that has been wagered. The folks running the camp need to have prises to prime the pot with.

Simulate a carnival game such as ring toss. To play, you must wager something. If you lose, the object goes in the "center/pot". If you win, you get everything that has been wagered. The folks running the camp need to have prises to prime the pot with. FratBoy Roach Motel

A room with two entrances. Near entrance #1 is a neon sign that says "GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS!". Near the other is a flashing sign that says "FREE BEER". Inside the room, the floor if very icky and sticky. A few people (either actors or dummies who look like frat folk) are stuck to the ground.

A room with two entrances. Near entrance #1 is a neon sign that says "GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS!". Near the other is a flashing sign that says "FREE BEER". Inside the room, the floor if very icky and sticky. A few people (either actors or dummies who look like frat folk) are stuck to the ground. Cosplay Camp

To find out what this is about, just search for "COSPLAY" on the web. I'd love to see our culture and theirs mix more.

To find out what this is about, just search for "COSPLAY" on the web. I'd love to see our culture and theirs mix more. Pen Pal Camp

People who are looking for more contacts with other after Burning Man meet and discuss if they want to be pen/email pals. The pen pal matchmaker helps peer pressure/help folks to decide to write eachother.

People who are looking for more contacts with other after Burning Man meet and discuss if they want to be pen/email pals. The pen pal matchmaker helps peer pressure/help folks to decide to write eachother. Color Camps

Pick a color and proselytize the wonders and glory of that color. To what extent can you go with having all things be that color? Last year the bluroom did a great job of being the bluest of the blue. Maroon needs a champion!

Pick a color and proselytize the wonders and glory of that color. To what extent can you go with having all things be that color? Last year the bluroom did a great job of being the bluest of the blue. Maroon needs a champion! This is Spinal Camp

"Our camp goes to eleven"

"Our camp goes to eleven" Port-A-Potty Fetish Camp

A roving band of potty humor comedians help entertain those waiting in line.

A roving band of potty humor comedians help entertain those waiting in line. Bea Arthur's Smut Shack

Guys in polyester slacks and clunky grandma jewelry dispense feminist advice and make cracks about their ex-husbands.

Guys in polyester slacks and clunky grandma jewelry dispense feminist advice and make cracks about their ex-husbands. Dad camp

Aren't you going to wear a belt with that? Pack up, we're going fishing. You know, I set that thermostat for a reason.

Aren't you going to wear a belt with that? Pack up, we're going fishing. You know, I set that thermostat for a reason. Harvey Army

People who dress up as Larry and pretend to be him, so that the "real" Larry can walk amongst us unknown.

Activities:

Town Crier

" Hear ye! Hear ye! The News of the day is as follows "

" Hear ye! Hear ye! The News of the day is as follows " Dust Devil Makers

Groups of people who run around in circles on the playa to see if they can start a "dust devil". If this results in a tornado which subsequently lays waste to Reno, keep quiet about who gave you this idea, okay?

Theme Camp Ideas (with no description)

Frat boy rehabilitation camp

SciFi Geek Camp

Blue Meanie Camp

Naked Mole Rat Camp

Paranoia Virus Camp

"Got your nose" Camp

"Got your penis" Camp

Crack an egg on your head Camp

Rice-a-Yoni Camp

HighLai Labia Camp

Party Games Camp

Naked thumb wrestlers camp

Paparazzi Camp

Identity Swap Camp

Death Camp

Peer Pressure Camp

Miss Manners Camp

I'll show you mind if you show me yours camp

I'll be your best friend Camp

Playing Doctor camp

Mutant God camp

Lactating Waffles camp

Yone VS Lingham (a genital WWF style match)

Kiss and Tell camp

Unconditional

anal love camp Camp Show and Tell

Spin the Bottle camp, Truth or Dare camp

Finger painting camp

Masturbation support group camp

Rave musical chairs camp, but the music never fucking stops!

Monty Python skit overuse camp

Camp Lick-A-Lot

Theory

Burning Man camps should give something to the community. If you end up picking a camp with a negative theme, just be sure that the spirit is one of fun and creativity. Camps are a key part of the life blood of Burning Man. The organizers don't decide what Burning Man will be. The tens of thousands of people who go and participate determine that.

"Theme camps" should take their ideas and run. Don't tie your mind to Burning Man. There's nothing you can do at Burning Man that you can't do elsewhere also. Burning Man is just a canvas. Find other canvases. Some day Burning Man may not exist. If this happens the strongest camps will still survive and thrive. A camp is just an organization of like minded folk who are trying to have fun and maybe change the world. There are fifty two weeks in a year, not just one.

Example. Supersnail portraits taken on the playa. This technology and some supersnail members went to the San Francisco Dyke March.

If you wanna see hundreds of theme camp listings from years past, just click here. Let old ideas inspire new ones.

Also there should be more camps that are designed to interact with other camps. What positive way can your camp descent on and involve any other given camp?

Think of the camp you create as a gift for the community. It's quite dangerious to expect things in return.

Credits

I have no doubt that many of the ideas in this list have been thought of before and will be thought of again. Please don't think that we think that we are unique in thinking of such camp ideas. Such ideas seep through cells and jump synapses far and wide.

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