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.
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.
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."
Enter a booth. Make the most realistic sounding ever so loud orgasm you can. Orgasm raters hold up score cards.
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.
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.
Give us your email address and we'll send you useful information on great bargains and exciting new products.
Smear tempera on your butt. Make a print onto poster paper.
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.
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.)
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.
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)
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!"
Speak what you most desire. The priestess of the nose anoints you with magical fragrances. You're desires may yet be fulfilled.
Offers financial planning services to help you make wise decisions and track all expenditures while on your Black Rock vacation.
I just read "The Jack Rabbit Speaks" and it pointed to...G7 Stock Puppets. An art piece that's somewhat like this.
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.
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
Make up your own ultra absurd ten commandments. Also add the new Eleventh Commandment.
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.
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.
Members dress and act in the dumbest ways possible. How well can you simulate creativity gone wrong? How long can you stand the humiliation?
Everyone is dressed up and acts like a... 70's revival with bonus immaturity and the awesome power of youth.
Roast marshmallows over the fire while telling ghost stories. Arts and crafts. Sing alongs.
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.
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.
Draw a picture of yourself. The drawings would later be put on the web. The camp is decorated with self-portraits.
People can draw doodles. Bunches of yummy fun doodles. Later scan them and put them on the web.
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.
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.
Collect as many URL homepage links of Burning Man participants as possible. Maybe post them on burningmanwebsites.org
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.
"Dick head" is too often used in a derogatory way. Reclaim the term and make it one we can cherish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
"Our camp goes to eleven"
A roving band of potty humor comedians help entertain those waiting in line.
Guys in polyester slacks and clunky grandma jewelry dispense feminist advice and make cracks about their ex-husbands.
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.
People who dress up as Larry and pretend to be him, so that the "real" Larry can walk amongst us unknown.
