Activities

Camp activities for 2024

General Philosophy

Camp Activities Philosophy for Burning Man

Our Philosophy

At our Burning Man camp, we believe that the essence of the festival lies in the vibrant interactions between burners. Our approach to camp activities is centered around creating opportunities for meaningful connections and enriching experiences. We curate a diverse range of activities, including refreshing massages, engaging talks on fascinating subjects, and workshops designed to benefit both singles and couples. Our guiding principle is "camp first," which means we prioritize the interests and passions of our camp members when selecting activities. This ensures that every event we offer is driven by genuine enthusiasm and expertise. Success means our own members participate in our activities and enjoy those activities!

Selecting and Advertising Activities

Once our camp members have chosen their preferred activities, we open these experiences to the wider Burning Man community. We use platforms such as the iBurn app and the Burning Man book to advertise our workshops and services, making it easy for fellow burners to discover and participate in our offerings. By promoting our activities through these channels, we ensure maximum visibility and engagement, allowing us to share the unique spirit of our camp with everyone at the festival.

Engaging Camp Members in Activity Selection

How to Get Involved

We believe that the best activities are those that resonate deeply with our camp members. To select the most compelling and enjoyable events, we invite all camp members to participate in a collaborative brainstorming session. During this session, everyone is encouraged to propose ideas for workshops, talks, and services they are passionate about. Following this, we hold a camp-wide vote to determine the most popular and feasible ideas.

Finding Facilitators

Once we've identified the activities our camp is excited about, the next step is to find willing facilitators. We reach out to camp members who have expertise or interest in leading these activities. Additionally, we encourage members to invite friends or acquaintances with the necessary skills to join our camp and contribute to the workshops. This approach ensures that our activities are not only well-organized but also led by individuals who are genuinely passionate and knowledgeable.

By fostering a camp environment where every member's voice is heard and valued, we create a dynamic and inclusive space that enhances the Burning Man experience for everyone involved.

 

Timeline & Deadlines

To maximize visibility and ensure that burners have ample time to plan their participation in your camp activities, it's advisable to start advertising at least two months in advance. Given that this year's Burn starts on August 25th, you should aim to have your activities advertised by June 25th.

Here's a suggested timeline:

  1. Activity Planning and Selection:

    • May 25th - June 5th: Conduct brainstorming sessions and voting within the camp to select activities.

  2. Finding Facilitators:

    • June 5th - June 15th: Identify and confirm facilitators for the chosen activities.

  3. Preparation of Promotional Materials:

    • June 15th - June 20th: Create detailed descriptions, schedules, and promotional content for each activity.
  4. Submit to BMORG's WWWW:
    • June 20th - June 27th: Submit our events to BMORG so it can make it to the book

  5. Advertising:

    • June 25th: Begin advertising your activities on the iBurn app, the Burning Man book, and any other relevant platforms.

This timeline allows for a thorough and organized approach, ensuring that your activities are well-planned and effectively promoted to attract maximum participation.

Camp Activities (WWWW)

Reno Prep & Build Day

Day 0: Saturday, August 24th - Reno Prep

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:40pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 
     

Afternoon

 

        

Evening

 

      
Day 1: Sunday, August 25th - Journey to the Playa

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:40pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 
     

Afternoon

 

        

Evening

 

        

Burn Week - August 25th Onward

Day 2: Monday, August 26th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:38pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 


TBD

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 

 12pm Lunch Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD

Evening

 

 7pm Dinner Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD
Day 3: Tuesday, August 27th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:36pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 


TBD

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 


 12pm Lunch Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD
1pm -> 2pm The Blind Barber Aric Fedida NYD Events Tent Contact me to help!

Evening

 
TBD [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 4: Wednesday, August 28th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:34pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 


TBD

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 


 12pm Lunch Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD
1pm -> 2pm The Blind Barber Aric Fedida NYD Events Tent Contact me to help!

Evening

 

 6pm -> 7pm Sacred Garden  -> Viktor Yershov NYD Events Tent N/A
Day 5: Thursday, August 29th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:33pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 


TBD

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 


 12pm Lunch Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD
1pm -> 2pm The Blind Barber Aric Fedida NYD Events Tent Contact me to help!

Evening

 
TBD [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 6: Friday, August 30th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:31pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 


TBD [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon


 

 

12pm

Lunch

 Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD

1pm -> 2pm

The Blind Barber

 Aric Fedida NYD Events Tent Contact me to help!

Evening


 

 

 7pm Dinner [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

       
Day 7: Saturday, August 31st

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:30pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers
Morning


TBD

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 


 12pm Lunch Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court [Helper Names]
1pm -> 2pm The Blind Barber Aric Fedida NYD Events Tent Contact me to help!

Evening

 

 7pm Dinner Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court [Helper Names]
Day 8: Sunday, September 1st - Man Burn

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:28pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers
Morning
       

       

Afternoon

 


 12pm Lunch Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD
1pm Farewell Gathering Leon Feingold NYD Events Tent TBD

Evening


 

 

 7pm Dinner Patrizia Calvio NYD Food Court TBD
8pm Closing Ceremony Leon Feingold NYD Events Tent TBD

Night time
The Man Burns Leon Feingold The Man All leads!
Day 9: Monday, September 2nd Temple Burn

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:26pm PDT

Time
 Activity Leader Location Helpers
Morning
       

       

Afternoon

 
       

Evening

 
       

Night time
The Temple Burns Leon Feingold The Man All leads!

Camp Activities (WWWW) - Template

Note: This is a template!!! The activities are NOT REAL.

Note 2: BMORG's WWWW opens June 20th and closes June 27th, so we should publish whatever workshops we know about for sure, by June 27th.

Who What Where When

Camp Activities Schedule Template

Day 2: Monday, August 26th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:38pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 

Morning Yoga

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 

 Couples Communication Workshop [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Evening

 

 Guided Meditation [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 3: Tuesday, August 27th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:36pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 

Breakfast & Social Hour

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 

 Art Therapy Session [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Evening

 

 Stargazing & Astronomy Talk [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 4: Wednesday, August 28th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:34pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 

Morning Dance Party

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 

 Singles Mixer [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Evening

 

 Campfire Stories [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 5: Thursday, August 29th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:33pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 

Tai Chi Session

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 

 Mindfulness Workshop [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Evening

 

 Drum Circle [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 6: Friday, August 30th

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:31pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers

Morning

 

00:00am Sound Healing

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon


 

 

13:00pm Lunch

 

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

00:00pm Relationship Building for Couples

 

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Evening


 

 

 07:00pm Dinner [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
00:00pm Silent Disco [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 7: Saturday, August 31st

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:30pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers
Morning

Guided Burning Man Tour

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 

 Creative Writing Workshop [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Evening

 

 Open Mic Night [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]
Day 8: Sunday, September 1st

Sunset: The sun will set at 7:28pm PDT

Time Activity Leader Location Helpers
Morning

Group Painting Session

Session 1

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Group Painting Session

Session 2

 [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Afternoon

 

 Farewell Gathering [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Evening

 

 Closing Ceremony [Leader Name] [Location] [Helper Names]

Temple related activities

If you wish to volunteer for the 2024 temple team, you can do so here: https://www.2024temple.com/volunteer

If you can not attend this year

If you can not attend this year, but you want to put something in the temple, it will be our honor and privilege to help! Please reach out to one of the leads in our Discord server here: https://discord.nyd.nyc (Please do this in the #Activities chat). We will figure out a way to receive your notes or photos or whatever else you wish to put in the temple, and we'll make sure it happens.

Our camp's temple run

Every year, we all go and visit the temple together as a camp. You obviously do not have to join, sometimes you want to just be alone in the temple, and take your own time to connect with the universe with the temple as your portal, and that's OK!

We have not yet decided when this will happen. We will decide on the best time to do this and publish it in our Camp Activities page.

 

Workshops

The NYD WWWW (Who What Where When)

This page lists the workshops, the workshop leaders and any helpers, and what the workshop is about. For an actual workshop schedule, please check the Camp Activities page which has a day by day, hour by hour schedule of all camp activities.

Sacred Garden (Website )

Introduction

Interactive workshop for couples and singles to learn how to unlock a superpower of transforming your relationship into your personal Sacred Garden of understanding, healing, and unity.

The workshop includes learning about different types of conflicts in relationships, common mistakes people make during conflicts, and ways to resolve them so that you become closer as a couple and move towards Mature Love stage of your relationship.

There will also be exercises to practice these skills and get ready to use them in real life in the future.

Workshop led by

Viktor Yershov, a former software engineer who now helps people build healthy long-term relationships through Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Compromise.

He created the Sacred Garden program, which is based on the latest scientific research and the work of top relationship psychology experts. His primary focus is on making the program easy to understand and use, even for those who have never studied psychology or learned how to build relationships.

Workshop name (template)

Introduction

What is the workshop about, and why should people attend

Workshop led by

Who is leading the workshop, as well as any helpers (include background of workshop leader)

Activities

The NYD WWWW (Who What Where When)

This page lists the camp activities, the activity leaders and any helpers, and what the activity is about. For the actual schedule, please check the Camp Activities page which has a day by day, hour by hour schedule of all camp activities.

The Blind Barber

Introduction

Title for WWWW: The Blind Barber - Come get your hair cut!
Description for WWWW: Blindfolded novices wield trimmers on brave volunteers. Cheer as locks fall! Your new 'do? A playa roulette masterpiece!

Burners will volunteer to cut hair and make people's hair "silky smooth"! We will have the customer sit in the middle of our events tent, on top of a tarp to catch falling hair. We will vacuum that hair, and use sticky rollers on our customers to prevent any MOOP. The barber will be blindfolded, and they will promise to do their best to accommodate the customer's requests!

Workshop led by

Aric Fedida will lead this workshop, and even volunteer to cut hair, but anyone can volunteer to become a blind barber. Please reach out to me on our camp discord if you wish to participate in this activity! https://discord.nyd.nyc