JOIN US ON PLAYA

Before participating in our camp, it’s important that you know what Burning Man is and what you can expect. A good place to start is the First Timer’s Guide.

As a camp, we strive to adhere to the Ten Principles of Burning Man and expect the same of our campers. You can read over the Ten Principles here.

1. Please fill out the application form to join us on playa.
2. Upon receipt of the application, we'll reach out to you to coordinate a short informal interview to have a candid conversation about what it's like to camp with Beaverton, discuss expectations from both sides, and check in about the Burn as a whole.
   You will be able to answer questions you might have and address any possible concerns. It's also a chance to start thinking about how/why you want to participate with Beaverton and how the camp can specifically support you.
3. Then, to secure your spot, you must submit your signed Camper Agreement, camp dues, and camp bond (see below).

A good starting point is to look into the official Burning Man Survival Guide, to get an overview of what it takes to go to Burning Man. 

As a camp, we work to provide campers with access to some basic infrastructure - common social areas, potable water, gray water removal, shower, kitchen, co-created meal plan (dinner), shade for camper tents (limited), electric power (limited). 

In our suggested packing list, we detail additional communal resources available to all campers, as well as suggestions for what all campers should plan to bring themselves.

Dues: 

Camp Beaverton is almost entirely funded by membership dues. Camp dues support such things as: maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, camp supplies and tools, workshop and event supplies, transporting camp stuff to and from playa, water delivery, fuel, year-round storage, and Beaverton's scholarship program.

Don’t forget to sign up early for the best deal on your dues! (2025)

• $400 until June 1 (early - May 31)
• $450 until July 1 (June 1 - June 30)
• $500 until July 15 (July 1 - July 14)
• $550 until August 1 (July 15 - July 31)
• $600 until Playa (August 1 - Playa) 

Bond:

An additional camp bond ($300) will be collected for each camper. This amount will be refunded by September 30, assuming completion of all mandatory camp duties outlined in the Camper Agreement.