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Interested to be a Penguin?

Membership requests are closed for 2024.
See you on Playa!

 

Whether your current Burn camp is taking the year off, or you are simply looking for a new 'camp family',
it's important to do your research when considering joining a camp at Burning Man. Whether someone
has recommended our camp to you, whether you have visited us on-Playa at a previous Burn, or whether
you were invited to connect by a friend... The Lost Penguins may be for you. Read on!

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  1. We are generally an 18+ camp, with our camper ages typically in the 25 - 70+ range

  2. We are typically in the 3:30 sector with placement close to the action

  3. We can accommodate RVs, trailers, yurts, tents + shade structures - yes, there is power at an additional fee

  4. We provide food, lights, running water, group shade, shower, eating tent and tables, full kitchen, and a host cafe for guests

  5. All campers participate in 4-5 volunteer shifts to make the camp run. This includes one kitchen shift, one clean up shift, one bar shift, and other options.

  6. Dues are $375USD per Penguin

  7. Camp membership is capped at 120

  8. Registration is first come, first served

  9. You don't need a ticket to Burning Man to register for The Lost Penguins, but you are responsible for locating your own ticket. We may have some limited Directed Tickets to allocate to people who can arrive early for build and stay late (Tues++) to tear down - please ask to learn more.

  10. Camp dues are refundable until July 31 if you have not found a ticket by this point

  11. We prefer new Penguins who are being referred in by a current Penguin. Please let us know if you know a flock member!

  12. If you don't know a current flock member and are completely new to us, you will be expected to put an additional $150 deposit down to ensure you complete your volunteer shifts. We pay you back in cash on-Playa once your shifts are complete.

  13. All Penguins must help with build and/or tear down.

  14. Please ensure that the e-mail you register with is the same mail you will use until the Burn, and that you check it frequently.

  15. We communicate with flock members via Slack.

  16. Questions/Concerns/Arks/Special Requests .... please email camp@thelostpenguins.org.

Things to know....

Curious about becoming a Penguin?

  1. Read the Fine Print above. Does it feel like a fit?

  2. Read our camp guide for 2024. We call it the BERG (iceberg) Guide. This helps you to learn more about the camp, our membership responsibilities, and volunteer expectations.

  3. Check out our gallery of photos from past Burns! Does it feel like something you want to be a part of?

 

Ready to connect? Apply to our camp between February and June 2025; watch for more instructions here. Share your Burn community background, volunteer roles you have done, and any default world experience that you bring. The more information you provide about your background and why you would like to be a Penguin, the faster your request can be processed.

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