"ING"

Just a camp at TTITD

    ...until the man is burning

    WHO?

    Welcome to Camp ING, an ephemeral sanctuary conjured into existence annually by a passionate group of friends from all corners of the globe.  Embracing what we feel is the essence of the ethos, we build, sweat, laugh, play and bask in the wonder of the playa, while seeking those moments that leave us in awe...Radical Participation is key. No sherpas No spectat-ING!See you in the dust!

    What?

    We created a Theme Camp as our primary contribution to the community of Black Rock City.
    For the better part of a decade we were the PlayaNauts...meaning roughly: "explorers of the playa" in 2018 while still of a similar mindset, we completely physically re-structured and refocused and became a camp called "ING" (camp-ING)

    WHERE?

    Our address is
    "ING"
    Black Rock City, NV, 89412!    For the 2026 address we will announce here when placement is announced in May.
    Happy Hour events from around
    3:33-5:55pm daily

    The Last Decade

    Every camp is different, here's our history

    should I be Camp-ING?

    To join a Theme Camp or not?
    Do you roll in solo with just a tent and a dream?
    Or do you join forces with a crew of seasoned burners ready to welcome you into a camp full of shade, support, and shenanigans?    Remember that the only facilities provided to the public at Burning Man are porta-potties, roads, and ice
    ...and you have to buy the ice    Everything else to survive a week in the middle of nowhere? That’s on you unless, of course, you join a group of fellow burners to help lighten the load!PLACEMENT:
    You'll know where you're living and sleeping months before you arrive on playa, so you can tell your friends and start mapping out your adventures.    SHADE:
    You get to share our 1,200 sqft shaded common area for relaxing, dancing, or staying out of the sun, we have recently upgraded to high quality aluminet, the perfect blend of breeze and sun deflection.    We also have a few shaded carports for our kitchen, tea house, and dining area.Please note: While limited shade IS available for camping beneath, you'll be in a desert climate. We strongly recommend bringing your own personal shade structure in addition to your tent.
    For ideas, click here    KITCHEN:
    We provide a fully stocked area where you can prepare your own food... tables for cutting, washing, cooking, and spots to sit down and enjoy a meal with campmates.    We do not provide communal meals, just the setup (stove, pots, gas, etc). That said, communal meals happen organically and you're welcome to organize one.
    Ask about our Taco & Tequila meet and greet!    SHOWERS:
    We build a camp-use, solar-heated shower bag enclosure on a platform with a proper greywater system.
    This is essentially a private stall for rinsing off and freshening up nothing luxurious!
    Bring your own water. Pack it in, pack it out.    LIGHTS:
    Camp will be lit with ambient lighting inside structures and along pathways.
    Plus, we’ve got our glowing “ING” sign on the tower and a 10’ tall ING landmark at camp entrance.    MUSIC:
    We’re not a large-scale sound camp, but we’ll have a daily music setup that’s perfect for pop-up dance parties and vibes all week long. (but it is burning man, do not expect silence at any point outside the temple burn)    VIEW:
    Since 2022, we’ve had a tower with a view for chill time, sunrises, and sunsets.
    Climb at your own risk and enjoy the view!    COMMUNITY:
    We’re a global group of long returning and first-time burners, and we welcome new faces every year.
    If you’re coming solo, you’re in good company.    We host pre-playa group chats and virtual meetings to get aligned. Got questions or want to help organize something? Just reach out. we are very open format, if you'd like throw a party event of any sort, speak up and we can help.EVENTS:
    We host a variety of camp-led events throughout the week, including things like:    - Mobile pop-up bar
    - TuTu Taco Tuesday
    - My Tie MaiTai-ING Thursday
    - ArtING sessions
    - blINGo on Friday
    - Aerial and kinky yoga
    - Self-defense classes (maybe)
    - Group outings to the Man and Temple Burn (optional, no pressure)    We post happenings in the What Where When guide and on our camp schedule board.NEXT YEAR:This year you settle in and find your crew.
    Next year, you’re a vet, and this is your home.    Camp ING is a blank canvas. Want to host something? Go for it!What is Expected From EVERY Participant in Camp ING:
    -this part we take seriously, so please read-    Read the official Burning Man Survival Guide
    Click here to read it.    Know the 10 Principles
    Click here to read them.    LNT LNT LNT LNT...... LNFT.....LEAVE.NO.FUCKING.TRACE
    No snark, no joke, you make a mess you clean it up period. your mom isn't here. (...and if she is she's busy and will NOT be cleaning up after you!)    Leave the drama and ego at home
    The desert is intense. If conflict comes up, go to a camp lead. We’ve got you!    Ask questions
    If you don’t know...just ask. Participation starts with communication. There might be snark but we are a seasoned crew and if we can't answer we'll get you to someone who can.    PARTICIPATE!
    We don’t spectate. We help build. We contribute. We show up.
    We make this world real through action, and you are part of that.    Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. "We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart" (right from the 10 Principles)THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT SIGN ME UP!!!---THIS ALL SOUNDS GREAT What's Next?!!!Click the man to continue
    (((((((_______ )'( _______)))))))

    Join-ING us on playa

    Gui and Camille, @ our French Friday Event

    So You Wanna Join ING?First and foremost, our camp is what it is because of the dedicated (slightly insane) group of friends, both old and new, who work hard and play harder every year to make that week-ish in the desert one to remember.On the other hand, it also takes some financial backing to make it all happen.Shade structures, shower and kitchen facilities, generators, transport, and storage unfortunately don’t grow on trees. We’ve elected to use camp dues as a way to share the financial responsibilities of running a functional theme camp.---
    Due Structure for 202 coming soon
    Due Structure for 2025    For 2025, the camp dues will be a non-refundable $200 per person (details TBA).
    The sooner after you're accepted that you send your dues, the sooner you lock in your spot in camp.    If paid after August 15th, the camp member will be charged a slacker fee of an additional $50, making the total $250.00 per person.This deadline is in place so that we can allocate funds in time for pre-playa planning. Dues are NEVER for profit or "fun money." They allow us to buy, build, and repair the stuff that makes camp possible. Most of those expenses hit months before we arrive on playa.Please note: When you send in dues, you are committing to being a part of Camp ING. Your dues hold your space and prevent someone else from joining. Therefore, dues are non-refundable.However, we understand that life happens. If your plans change early enough, let us know and we’ll try to work something out, like helping you find someone to take your spot.More Words
    When you go car-camping, you usually pay a nominal fee for a pre-assigned space, maybe a BBQ grill, parking, and if you’re lucky, showers.
    At Burning Man, you’re joining one of the most unique temporary communities in the world. You’re not just paying for a space, you’re choosing to join this specific group of humans who all share the costs evenly to bring this thing to life.
    (Budget ÷ Total campers = Your dues)    $175.00-$225 is a safe and affordable estimate. The actual cost per camper is much higher, but dues help cover the essentials and let us maintain infrastructure for future years. That means more communal shade, amplified music, lighting, art and decor, a solid generator setup, transport, and year-round storage.---Where the Due Money Goes (in some detail):- Storage: Shared subsidized unit, year-round.
    - Transport: Currently handled by core crew with personal vehicles sometimes a rented trailer or two... minimal dollars but lots of work.
    - Generators: We own three parallel-capable gennies. Funds cover gas, oil, and maintenance. charge your devices and runs camp music and lights, but not enough for your AC unit, that's a huge draw.
    - Shade Structures: Upkeep and repair of Aluminet roofs (2022 upgrade cost ~$2k 2025 another $1,200)
    - Showers: BYO water system with a pump and solar shower bags. You haul out your greywater
    - Kitchen: Communal area with stoves, tables, griddle, and four 5-gal propane canisters
    - Bar Supplies: Campers bring personal booze. Happy hours are funded via dues, (campers welcome to all HH/party drinks just don't plan on that being your main source)
    - Lights: LED lighting for common space, upgraded ING signs (tower and 10’ version)
    - Gas: Fuel for generators and stoves, use as needed.
    - Seating: Hammocks, cushions, and PlayaTech benches for the chill zone and tea tent.    We’re also a placed theme camp, which doesn’t cost anything, but it means you’ll know your camp’s location ahead of time and can share that with your friends.---
    If you have any questions about dues or how funds are used, just reach out. We’re happy to share the budget.    ---HOW DO I JOIN?Step 1: Fill out the camper application form.
    Click here to apply    Step 2: Wait for a response.
    You’ll get an email or text with instructions on how to send dues.
    Please don’t send payment until you receive the official dues link.    Step 3: Start connecting.
    We’ll invite you to the WhatsApp group chat, Facebook group, or website thread so you can meet fellow campers.    Lastly:
    Come to Burning Man!    ---
    click the link in step 1 to join or
    Email us at CampcalledING@gmail.com for the 2026 application.
    We’re likely full if it’s after June 26th

    Origin story

    ING found in the wild by Dennis & Fleur

    So You Wanna Join ING?

    Way back in the day, a few of us from Eugene, Oregon, who got our start at Oregon Country Fair (IYKYK), stumbled onto this wild thing called Burning Man.Some of us joined a coolFuckinCamp for a few years and loved it. But eventually, we wanted to branch off and bring our own brand of dusty debauchery to the playa.We experimented with a couple versions over the last decade, and today we are ING.
    Camp ING    On the spectrum of camp types, we lean toward radical self-reliance.
    (No Sherpas here) We throw great parties. We host daily happy hours.
    But more than that, we’ve built a truly amazING playa family made up of people from every corner of the globe and every walk of life.    As we roll into 2026, Camp ING is still the same core idea, a collective effort built by all of us together. We have a few updates as the camp keeps evolving.Kelsea has officially stepped away from Camp ING. We appreciate the time and energy she put in during her seasons with us, and we are wishing her nothing but good things on her next chapter.On the infrastructure side:
    we have secured all camp assets and moved into a new storage unit. We are also planning for a dedicated container solution either this year or next, so camp logistics get even smoother and more future-proof.    On the organization side:
    we are refining camp roles. Some roles will be assigned based on skills and availability, and some will be voted in by the group, with a do-ocracy mindset guiding how we actually get things done. Everyone participates, everyone contributes, and if you want to help build something, you will have room to jump in and a clear path.    We welcome Everyone to swing by, join a game, share a drink, and burn with us.If you’re looking for a camp to call home, follow the link below for more details.ONE OF US!!! ONE OF US!!!

    2026 camp application is live!
    CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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    For current ING members only

    TLDR: For 2026, Camp ING is moving forward as usual. All camp assets are secured and locked in a new storage unit. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make the transition. The Burning Man Placement team has confirmed ING is in good standing with our placement and ticket allocation for 2026. More details on timeline and next steps will be shared in the Axis Mundi Whatsapp chat as we roll into planning.

    PlannING doc: Rough draft of our collaboration document for 2026,
    (please request edit access)

    descriptionLinkNote
    Camp ING website:BURNING.campContact Xain for updates
    Whatsapp ChatAxis MundiPlease have people introduce themselves if new
    JoinING 2026New campers onlyThis is the 2026 camp application

    NEXT IMPORTANT DATES

    • Placement form opens:..........February 18

    • Camp Meeting.........................February 22

    • Directed Group Sale invites:..February 20th-27th

    • Directed Group Sale:...............March 4-11th

    • Placement form review...........March 07

    • Placement Closes: ...................March 19 but we will submit early.

    • Placement announced:...........May 2026

    • Almost Home Form:.................Opens w placement DUE by June 1st

    • Placement address:................."First week of June"

    • SAP passes emailed: July 2026

    • ING ON PLAYA:......................... August 27th-ish

    More to come...

    Below is a more in depth summary of what happened in 2025 and what the solutions are moving forward:

    Leadership and Structure update

    Hello camp. I need to share a clear update so we can all move forward on the same page.

    Kelsea is no longer associated with Camp ING in any way. This was 100% her choice to leave.

    What happened, at a high level:

    There was a small miscommunication around process and responsibilities that surfaced some ongoing misalignment. In the months leading up to the Burn 2025, communication between Kelsea and me as camp lead stopped, which is not how we operate, as friends or as a camp. After Kelsea requested mediated calls, we had those conversations, and she decided stepping away was the right choice for her.

    I'm not happy that this is how it went down. I have a lot of love for Kelsea and real respect for what she contributed to ING over the years. It honestly sucks to see the rift this created in a long time friend group. At the same time, people are free to make the choices that are right for them, and I am going to handle this with respect.

    Now the important part, what changes for 2026 and beyond. We are implementing a clearer, decentralized system so this never gets muddy again.

    A) Placement and planning transparency

    All placement paperwork, planning, and key decisions will live in shared places with visibility and input for anyone in camp who wants to participate. We will share timelines in the Axis Mundi chat and on the website, and use camp meetings plus shared Google docs for collaboration.

    B) Treasury and dues process

    We will have a treasurer who does not make purchases. This avoids any conflict of interest and keeps the money lane clean.

    Process:

    The camp budget is set and shared.

    Everyone pays camp dues in full. Dues are dues. There are no offsets or swaps like "I bought a stove so I do not pay dues."

    If an item is in the approved budget, someone claims it, purchases it, and submits receipts to the treasurer.

    The treasurer reimburses the exact receipt amount. (Of course if it is a large purchase, exact funds can be sent prior.)

    Anything purchased with camp funds is camp property and stays with the camp as long as any member wishes to keep Camp ING going. This has always been the case, but it bears repeating given this transition.

    More details and the simple written agreement version are coming soon, but I wanted the headline, the structure, and the plan to be clear right now.

    Love yall!
    -Xain

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