Theme Campers Unite

Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps, aka
theme camps, the most unique aspect of this unique event. BRC has
1200 camps.


At the intersection of Communal Effort, Self-Expression, and
Immediacy, theme camps gift a uniquely decommodified ‘third
place’ of offerings and ambiance.


At this annual symposium, staff and volunteers share how they
gift their interactive camps to participants. There’s an art and
a science to it. These highlights are about the art of it.


Bryant Tan (aka Level Placerman): head of Placement

Andie Grace: Producer in the Philosophical Center

Charlie Dolman: Director of Event Operations

DA (aka Dominic Tinio): Environmental Restoration Manager

Harley K Dubois: Founder & Chief Cultural Officer

Stuart Mangrum: Director of the Philosophical Center



and a keen crew of Placement Team volunteers 


Bravo

Cosmic

Governess

Hepkitten

Huntress

KGB

Razzmatazz



Hear how it started, how it’s going, and how Burners create these
unique and interactive passion projects. 


Camps and Placement | Burning Man


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Camp Support Team | Burning Man


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Charlie Dolman · The Dust is in the Details (Burning Man LIVE
2022)


Dark Angel of Black Rock & Restoration Destiny (Burning Man
LIVE 2020)


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