Welcome To The Lost Penguins!
Camping with The Lost Penguins is a wonderful way to experience Burning Man. We are an organized, caring, and communicative 'waddle' where everyone participates in meal prep, hospitality services, and camp maintenance to co-create a fun and supportive community environment. Our camp size is roughly 120.
The Lost Penguin Cafe has been shortened to just The Lost Penguins. It is the same hospitality theme camp that has been rocking the playa since 2001. We bring connection and fun to Burners on Playa:
● Scintillating conversation
● Fabulous entertainment all week long
● A bar serving penguin pee (lemonade, with or without vodka), and occasionally specialty cocktails.
● Snow cones, licorice, and yummy chocolate
● Seating under shade
• A cozy pillow lounge (cuddle puddle)
Applications for 2026 are now open! To be considered for membership, please review this site and then email us at:
camp@thelostpenguins.org See you on Playa!
How to become a Penguin
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Whether this is your first or thirtieth burn, brush up on the 10 principles of Burning Man. The Lost Penguins are firm believers!
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Read our 2026 camp guide. We call it the BERG Guide (as in iceberg). This guide will educate you about the camp, our membership responsibilities, and volunteer expectations.
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Check out our gallery of photos from past Burns! Does it feel like something you want to be a part of?
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If it feels like a fit, we accept camper applications between the months of January and July each year (or until full). Start your Penguin journey by e-mailing us at camp@thelostpenguins.org. You will receive an online application. First come, first served.
