Theme Camp Archive

S'MORES N Amour

S’MORES (8-9pm) Every night at sunset. We provide everything; you bring the campfire songs and bellies to fill. Musicians and performers who entertain around the campfire get special treats. Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged. Marshmallows will be burned (but most will get roasted and eaten).

Sacred Spaces Village

We are a diverse inter-faith spiritual community of artists, activists, and mystics seeking to improve the collective intelligence of humanity. We provide grounded, heart-centered sacred spaces for individuals to heal, learn/teach, create art, and transform themselves and the world. Water the Roots!

Sake To Me

Sake To Me is your neighborhood sake bar. Stop by for a comfortable shady pitstop, some great chilled sake, and test your skills at a giant version of Jenga

Sakenoma

Looking for the coldest, most refreshing sake on the playa? Well, look no further than Sakenoma, Black Rock City’s original sake bar! Adults only, please. Kanpai!

Salon Soleil

Salon Soleil is a welcoming space for personal exploration, self-expression, and interaction with other beings. We invite the Burning Man community to visit our friendly, comfy quadruple Do-Me Domes any time, stop by for a dance at our Prince Butt Funk cordial, or enjoy one of our healing fairs offering massage, readings, or relationship counseling. Also, come feed your power hungry devices and fill depleted batteries at our solar charging station!

Salty Jack's Oily Rig

We’re a “naughtycal” neighborhood dive bar, complete with undersea dance floor, a mutant vehicle for deep sea, beach (playa) reconnaissance, and years of experience doing it right.

Samba Stilt Circus!

Come and join our (pre)Sunset Samba Jams with live Samba Drums, Stilting, Dance Performance and Instruction, earn your Booty School Stamp by shaking your booty for us, try out our Stilt Bar, Kissing Booth or ask us about getting on some stilts or a drum!!! Besides sunsets, we jam throughout the day and eve, if you want to start one, just say the magic words into the megaphone “i want to shake my ass to some samba drums!”

Santa's Summer Sleigh

While Santa vacations in BRC he wants to share a cool mist, cold SnoCones and hot ObjecD’art that Mrs. Claus made just for you! He’ll be riding the playa with the Mrs., gifting (it’s his strong suit) along the way, but if you miss the sleigh, or just can’t wait, drop by the camp.

Saturday Morning Cartoon Camp

Did you have late night? Roasted out of your sleeping chamber? Do you miss the glory days of your childhood vegetating in front of the television set with a bowl full of sugary cereal goodness? Well, then head on over to Saturday Morning Cartoon Camp! Bringing you the best of Saturday morning cartoons and sugary, sugary cereal goodness on everyday but Saturday. Bring your own bowl and spoon!

Scarbutts Cafe

Wake Your Ass Up! Come on by at the crack of Playa dawn to get your daily spanking and hot coffee. Yes, from Tuesday through Friday your friendly semi-corporate pawns will be serving up piping hot and ice cold brewed coffee and brisk spankings! Bring your own cup.

Scotch and Hop

Scotch and Hop is a playground of Hop Scotch and a Scotch Bar. Come jump around and test your agility and reminisce of playing a childhood game. Then relax with a nice adult glass of Scotch and Scotch cocktails.

Sea Anomaly Camp

Come and visit our mother ocean in the desert! Ride a sea horse, experience the cool sea spray, and bounce on the waves! Sea Anomaly Camp awaits you!

Secret Society

As storytellers and sorcerers of artificially created worlds, we weave narratives into themed experiences for those looking for an escape. Journey to our lodge and join us for one of our many unorthodox induction practices, or simply come to hear our enchanting tales.

Sensual Pleasures, The Camp for Sensual Pleasures

The Camp for Sensual Pleasures is dedicated to providing pleasure for women.

We offer hair washing and massage by Pope DB, and the well-known Orgasamator is back, enhanced to give women an even more intensely enjoyable experience, all in an environment that’s safe, comfortable & private.

Serenity Giant Game Camp

Serenity Giant Game Camp is back again and you just can’t keep a good camp down. In 2012, we will add some new games to our camp. So come be a kid again and enjoy giant versions of Mancala, Connect Four, Jenga, Checkers, Backgammon, Qwirkle, and Scrabble to name a few, check the calendar for all our amazing events and watch for the Giant Connect Four mutant vehicle.

SEX Filth Avenue Boutique

SEX FILTH AVENUE Boutique 24/7 self service. Donations desperately needed. Recycle your old naughty sexy playa wear. Bring a big bag of costumes. Cleanup & Restocking daily 9:30AM volunteers clean up and put out new costumes. They get first pick of the new costumes.

Sexagon

Swing by our singular six-sided living room, climb to 360 degrees of BRC from our Observation Deck, 20 feet high (seems higher). Peruse and position a panoply of perky plastic people pursuing perverse pleasures in Barbie’s Sexagon, pass the PlayaPilot? cycling challenge to earn your Official Pilot’s License, and hoopdance extroverts of all levels welcome, we have music and extra hoops for you.

Shadyvil

Shadyvil is home to our diverse crew from around the world. Specializing in fine libations, yoga, grub and chaos.

Shamandome Camp

Shamandome Camp in Nectar Village provides 1-1 Shamanista healings for your transformation. Find Your Power Animal Workshop segues to you pairedjourneying to heal each other, you are empowered, engaged, on your mountain in right relation.

Shangri-Lawless

A lost paradise for sun-beaten adventurers, or a den of chaos for the wild hearted? Come to investigate for yourself the legends of Shangri-Lawless.

ShangriLa

ShangriLa is known as an imaginary remote paradise on earth, utopia so to speak. Also known as a distant and secluded hideaway, usually of great beauty and peacefulness. Our international group is very much looking forward to create an ambience where people can spend the entire day hanging out. We will be ShangriLa for you and your playa friends!

Shantitown

Shantitown Curry Lounge: Home of BRC’s Best Late Nite Curries!
Come for the curries… stay for the friendships!

Sharkey's Bar and Lounge

The “Preferable Party” Past the Porta Potties where burners Play on the Pre-Playa Plaza Playground!

Your friendly neighborhood atmosphere where burners young and old can mix and mingle, and enjoy the mixology of your most gracious hosts – Sharkey and his camp minnows.

Shibumi

Shibumi, n. (shi-boo-mee) 1. A rare form of personal excellence.
2. A state of effortless perfection.
3. Where’s Andrew?

SHIFT

We invite you to stop by for the Coldest Gin & Tonics on the Playa. Friendly “Virgin Burner Association” meeting every day at Noon!

Ship Wreck Tiki Lounge

Join the castaways at Burning mans only authentic Tikimlounge. Beware of Cannibals.

Shit Show del Fuego

Come and get drunk every afternoon! Commies, pinkos, and queers welcome! Just leave your dignity at the door, because Shit Show del Fuego is where self respect comes to die folks.

Shwar Town

Shwar Town: We Don’t Fuck Around

Siberian Electric Company

10 years of serving vodka, 3 years in a reactor, stop by, expose yourself, get contaminated, get de-contaminated, repeat. Hazmanhatans, Glowing Grey Hounds. Chernobyl Cosmos, 3:00 Block Party Wednesday, Cabaret Night Thursday Vodka Party Friday afternoon.

Silicon Village

Returning home for our 9th year! Stop by our bar for a drink, Tesla coils, misting booth cool down, refill your bike tires, airbrush heart tattoos, adopt a Burgin, check the time at the big sundial, get a spanking, the Merkin fashion show, make something in our DIY workshop, feel the HappySpot, nightly Happy Hours…AND SO much more. We’d love to meet new people & are looking forward to seeing YOUR face in our HOLES: cartoon cutout photo-ops.

Sin City

“What happens in Sin City stays in Sin City.” Sin City is a place where freedom of expression is embraced. There are many things to see and do at the Party Naked Tiki Bar, BRC Airbrush, Sin City Day Spa, Sin City Costume Exchange, Sin City Art Center and much more. There are lots of photo opportunities and something always happening here. Come and check out our village schedule of planned events.

Sin City Art Center

Come peruse our collection of Burner Art created by camp members and local Burners. See what creative minds have made for you to enjoy. Please, be respectful of the artists that have contributed to create this display and do not vandalize or steal from the art center. Thank you.

Sin City Costume Exchange

Donations of gently used costumes welcome. Come browse our selection of playa costumes that we’ve been collecting on Thursday. Leave with a fun new costume for the playa and you can even pay it forward when you donate a gently used costume that no longer suits you. Come early for the best selection.

Sin City Day Spa

Take a MIRACLE “SHOWER”. Learn how while you are on the playa you can “shower” with two glasses of water and feel squeaky clean. It’s a miracle! All you need to do is bring your own towel. Other services include foot moisturizing, sun screen or aloe vera application, and more. Come by and check for hours of operation and full services list.

Sin City Kink Club

Come to the Dungeon for parties like no other. Learn suspension or just play with bondage equipment. Expand your horizons and satisfy your curiosity. Parties will be scheduled on select evenings for those who want to get their kink on. Check the camp schedule for events.

Sin City Stage

OK, so it’s not so much a stage as a space in the front of Sin City. Daily demonstrations and activities are planned. Check out our hoop demonstrations and join in. Enjoy our Mega-Twister board. Yoga instruction with Uma as scheduled. Watch evening traveling fire performances in front of camp from here. Check our posted schedule for days and times.

Singer's Sandbox

Our camp is dedicated to providing a nurturing space to sing on the Playa, everyone is invited to create music with us, regardless of their previous experience.
We’re offering a natural and acoustic experience, using our bodies to create sound and harmony, we’ll provide a comfortable space with throat-nurturing, massage, holistic healers, a home-base for the Playa Choir which performs on Sunday, musical instruments, space for singers and acoustic musicians to rehearse, and perform.

SK8 Kamp

Every city needs a skate park and we bring it. Skate junkies with no cement to ride on, get your fix on the ramps at Sk8 Kamp. Shred, rip or just watch people hurt themselves under shade to bands and DJs. Just remember kids – safety third!

Skinny Kitty Teahouse

Regroup and Relax at our teahouse with Skinny and friends; serving tea 24/7. We offer a refuge from the blistering sun and the blustery winds by providing a piano and space for performance, music, conversation, funk, yoga, art, and copeira…..or whatever your heart desires to offer. Bring a cup and meet our cats!!

Slumberdome (by Fun Cult)

Slutgarden

Remember those guys who treated you like shit just because you wanted their crappy vodka drink? Fuck those guys. Slutgarden will dress you, drink you and dance you into perfection.

Smoke on the Water

Relax: sit or lie down of comfy cushions. Savor the exotic hooka pipe, and indulge in the ancient art of all organic henna body art.

Smoregasm

It’s called smoregasm, figure it out. (just kidding… we’ve served up smores and more with a smile since 2011)

Snow Koan Solar

We have a solar-powered charging station. Bring batteries and chargers over to our charging area and plug in. Relax in the shade of our panels, or leave items (at your own risk) and come back for them later. Daylight hours only.
Every day we have a cocktail hour wheresnow cocktails are served, music is played, and people are invited to come and relax. Feel free to stop by when the sun is four fingers from the horizon.

Snowflake Village

Snowflake is a haven for long distance travelers from the Great Lakes region and beyond. We combine our many smaller projects to create a zone of wall-to-wall interactivity.

So Fly Tribe

Come visit the ‘So Fly Tribe’ and get well on your way to getting high! Join the tribe fly a kite and be uplifted!

Solnishko

Solnishko – diminutive for Sun in Russian. We will collect transformation stories in written, audio and video form and share for free with outside world. We will recreate the life-giving atmosphere of the Sun in the form of live and recorded music, warm beverages at sunrise, cool smoothies and lemonade, and snacks. “Solnishko” will enable strangers to contribute at any moment – record a story, conduct an interview, make a drink, share music, massage or any other gift.

Sore Nipple Camp

The World Famous Sore Nipple Camp would like to invite you to the First Annual, “BLACK ROCK DAILY LOTTERY”, no just messing with you. Come in and spin the Wheel of Pleasure, ladies ride the SYBIAN, see how many C.D.’s you can stack on one nipple (record 15), and play some games and trivia. BEWARE!!! We are the people your parents warned you about.

SOULICIOUS HEROES & SUPER VILLAINS

The Heroes & Super Villains of Soulicious invite you to connect with and show the Playa your inner Angels and Demons. As the sun rises every morning, who will you choose to be? Come play with us and liberate your true selves in the dust and glory that we call home.

Space Cowboys

Shaking your business since 1997…

Space Gnomes

Intergalactic party enablers.

Spaced Sciences Lab

Look your best after a visit to the Women’s Spa and take home an assortment of items from the Bath Toiletries Station. Dr. Stu’s Mammogram Station & Nurse Jane’s Asian Medical Station provide “medical support” for the community. Enjoy mid-day Sangrias at the Sangria Stand.

Spaghetti Taco Camp

From the fertile desert of New Mexico, we are a Mixed Food Camp, specializing in Spaghetti Tacos. Come for the Ass-Impressions stay for the Chicken Fighting, Fish Rodeo, Fortune Telling, Captain Cuervo, Duct Tape Fashion, Magik, Costumes, Green Chile, and DJ Phive’s Annual Bagels and Boogie for Breakfast!

Spandex and Steroids

“Spandex and Steroids” is an interactive American Gladiator style theme camp where contestants can battle each other in jousting or take on the tennis ball launcher in our Assault Arena!
Get a look here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDGgemM7J40

Spank Bank

Spank Bank-come experience our way of Spanking

Spank of America

Black Rock City’s finest bank.
Get your bottom robotically spanked on our ATM (Ass Thwacking Machine).
Enjoy the mist system,”Bottom Bar”, bank/spank satire art and videos. Mark your hometown on our “world o spank” world map.

Our motto..”We give till it hurts”.

Spank the Monkey Bar and Monkey Love Lounge

Wet your whistle at the Spank the Monkey Lounge, enjoy virgin burner
shots, playa friendly poontang (aka the playa screwdriver) as well as
other refreshing beverages. They come with free harassment from our
assortment of monkey clad bartenders, we’ll try not to throw poo.

Spanky's Village

Spanky’s Village… home of Spanky’s Wine Bar, Pope DB’s Massage and Hairwash Station, The Orgasanator, Rockstar theme camp, The Spank-O-Matic, The Chairway to Heaven, The Teeter Totter of Death, The Centrifuge, The Latex Vac-U-Bed, Lucy & Ethel – The Flaming Enimas, BossHogg (the warthog art car), The Dancing Minions, Villians&Vixens, etc. etc. etc. yippeee!

Sparkle Pony's Costume Shop

Are you a sparkle pony that showed up unprepared or do you feel your playa look is lacking? Come visit us for personalized styling over an ice cold beer, then see the new you in the mirror of truth.

SparkleSpaz HoboTron 20:12

Bluegrass jamboree, HoboTron body paint, “Yer A Fine Lookin Hobo” piktur takin’ studio, refreshing minty misters, Hillybilly Hooch ‘n’ Hot Dogs, Hunker Down Hobo Flophouse & Tooth Flossin Boutique — a hobo’s paradise in the most psychobilly, spazatronic, hobo-riffic, honkadelic wonkytonk ever! We’ll see you all this comin’ fall at the Black Rock Candy Mountain!

Special Kamp

Spicy Krunchy

Camp Spicy Krunchy is home to Sacred Playa Scarab artcar. Come chill with us at the spicy dome, learn what’s new in the field of alternative energy and dance to some electronic tunes!

Spin Art Camp and the DelFuego Art Wall.

Make a large Spin Art on 15? x 20? core board… or take off your top and make a one-of-a-kind wearable Masterpiece! Every day through Thursday from 11AM to 1PM. Also, all day every day, come and paint on the 40-foot long Delfuego Art Wall.

Spin Cycle

The Spin Cycle is home to many of black rocks hula hoopers. We create a 5000 sq. ft. covered spin jam space and host the annual Burning Man Hoop Jam.

Spirit Dream

Did you smell it? Fresh ground coffee transforming into espresso. Did you feel it? A wave of peace coming from the dome. The gentle pull towards the encounter tent. The warmth of a welcoming embrace. Did you receive it? A well of hope and inspiration. A stream of refreshing for your dry places. A missing piece to your puzzle of life. Whatever it was that brought you to us, we hope you will be touched by our presence. Welcome home.

Spudville Dust Monkeys Mr. Potato Head

Spudville by the Dust Monkeys Interactive Mr. Potato Head Experience

Star Star Roadhouse @ Black Star Village

A local joint for wayward Burners looking for something different. Here you can catch a live show: classic rock, moody blues or bluegrass. Billiards and darts provide additional play. When you visit, be sure to check our schedule for yoga and dance classes and Art Tours in our Mutant Vehicles.

Stardust Lounge

When the Stardust Casino was reduced to a pile of ashes, dust, and memories, witnesses swore they saw a glittering swirl of purple smoke drifting Northwest. Pawn your jewelry and double down at the Stardust Lounge, where dirty martinis and dirtier cocktail waitresses rekindle the spirit of old Vegas. Also, enjoy Playa weddings and photo opportunities at our Wedding Chapel!

Steam Bath Project

Come cleanse and transform your body and soul.

Steampunk Saloon

THE STEAMPUNK SALOON- aboard the airship Ethernaut.
Lift your spirits with spirits we lifted from a crashed zeppelin! Brass and glass, music and more than a few pretty lass!

Dancing and drinking Aboard the ethernaut.

Street Life: Sesame Street meets Hip Hop Music

Yo, Sesame Street got wack! Oscar is drinkin some 40s, Big Bird is droppin the bass, and Grover’s threads got so sick with it! Hip Hop meets Sesame Street…. Welcome to Street Life! Hip hop music at the Playa.

Struts & Bolts

Catenary Dome

Sukkat Shalom

Sukkat Shalom gathers the disparate sparks of the Divine contained in all persons to form a space for profound spiritual connection and exchange between all religions and cultures present on the Playa.

Sunrise Coffee Camp

Spun from last night? We’ve got you covered! It’s hot, it’s wet, it’s black. Straight off Kona and down your throat, bitches.

Come get your caffeine and bring your own cup. We’re the biggest little coffee camp on the Playa.

Sunset Supper Club

Culinary and mixological performance art gifted to the builders and shapers of Black Rock City, since 2006. The Sunset Supper Club exists for one reason – to host stunningly extravagant sunset dinners for a handful of Black Rock citizens selected each year for their contributions to the city. Each year our agents wander the playa, gifting gilded dinner tickets to the creators of art, the leaders of camps, the lighters of lamps, the makers of infrastructure, the recyclers of trash, and the performers of stra

Super Friends

We’re SUPER. We’re FRIENDS. (need we say more?)

Suspended Animation

Experience full-suspension erotic rope bondage: part kinetic art, part thrill ride, part endorphin rush. Our crew of expert riggers offers bondage rides, workshops for all levels, breathtaking performances, and night time play parties. We also rove the playa and build impromptu bondage sculpture!

Sustainable Sound

Home of the Sustainable Sound (AKA lowRes) Pedal Powered mobile art project (Music, & interactive LEDs). Entire camp is alt-energy powered… expect various interactive art.

SwagMart

SwagMart is an Oasis of creativity located in the heart of Black Rock City. We provide FREE unusual materials to create Swag necklaces, earrings and noteworthy embellishments for your Playa wear. Scuptor Todd Andrews Branding designs for your Boots, Hats, Belts etc. And our famous free Playa Postcards. Stop by for a fun creative positive experience and meet Burners from all over the Planet.

Sweaty Betty's Misting Parlor / Mon Salon

Rejuvenate, invigorate and experience an overall cooling sensation from head to foot as you stroll through our misting tunnel and watch the smiles emerge while body temperatures drop, Open each day during peak heat on the playa.

Salon style, emergency hair washing services offered for those with crunchy hair (you know who you are…) Open 10:00 to 3:00, Crunchy hair only please… Other spa services offered… Volunteer opportunities… Tea…

Sweet & Sour Lemonade Stand

Fresh from the folks who brought you the Chaya Tea House in 2009…Black Rock City’s own Lemonade Stand!

Featuring:
-Fresh daily (and nightly) Lemon-aid offerings
-Modern/Retro Lemon shaped structure built on site adorned with sparkle and hand crafted mayhem
-Adorable Lemon girls serving up our fabulous concoctions using our patented “Magic Lemon Machine”
-Bringing down home, slow and easy goodness to the Playa

Swing City

Come visit Swing City for travelling rings and other fun toys! We bring the Original Muscle Beach from Santa monica California all the way to Black Rock City.

Synesthesia

Synesthesia is an oasis on the playa for burners looking for a refreshing yet vibrant, warm space offering ritual and renewal. Come gather with us for grounded celebration and sensory exploration in our immersive audio/visual environment which will host downtempo music acts by night and workshops by day.