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. Other benefits:
● 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)
2026 applications are open between January and July (or until full). To be considered for membership, please read the 2026 Berg Guide, and complete this 2026 Interest Questionnaire, or email us at:
camp@thelostpenguins.org, if you have immediate questions. See you on Playa!
Becoming a Penguin is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Read our 2026 Berg Guide (camp guide). This guide will educate you about our camp, membership responsibilities, volunteer expectations, and more.
After reading the guide, if our camp feels like a good fit, then we accept camper applications between the months of January and July each year (or until full). Start your Penguin journey by completing our brief 2026 Interest Questionnaire, or e-mail us at camp@thelostpenguins.org, if you have immediate questions. First come, first served.
Whether this is your first or twentieth burn, please read or brush up on the 10 principles of Burning Man. The Lost Penguins are firm believers of these principles!
