Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps, aka theme camps, the most unique aspect of this unique event. There are 1200 camps in BRC. Somewhere at the intersection of Communal Effort, Self-Expression, and Immediacy, theme camps provide a uniquely decommodified ‘third place’ of goods and services and ambiance offered as a gift. The annual Camp Symposium brings together staff and volunteers to share how they gift their interactive camps to participants. There’s an art and a science to it. This is an episode of highlights about the art of it. · Bryant Tan (aka Level Placerman): head of Placement · Andie Grace: Producer in the Philosophical Center · Charlie Dolman: Director of Event Operations · DA (aka Dominic Tinio): Environmental Restoration Manager · Harley K Dubois: Founder & Chief Cultural Officer · Stuart Mangrum: Director of the Philosophical Center and a keen crew of Placement Team volunteers: · Bravo · Cosmic · Governess · Hepkitten · Huntress · KGB · Razzmatazz Listen to how it started, how it’s going, and how Burners create these unique and interactive passion projects.