Key dates, calls, and pre-playa events.
Mandatory Builders Call
All builders are required to participate this call to walk through our build plan and key policies and procedures as we go to play before gates open. this is a mandatory call for anyone who will be on site prior to gates opening.
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jvk-hcbf-jrz
Or dial: (NL) +31 20 708 8560 PIN: 666 702 186 6243#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jvk-hcbf-jrz?pin=6667021866243
Mandatory call for all campers
Our August camp call is where we walk through key logistical points like how to find camp and what to do when you arrive, camp policies, and reminders for new and returning burners alike. This is a mandatory call.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kwa-gybb-erd
Or dial: (US) +1 530-433-9274 PIN: 583 017 503#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/kwa-gybb-erd?pin=4115574946401
InfraPod & Shift Lead August Call for those who couldn’t make Weds
Backup time for those who can’t make wednesday’s call
For InfraPod leads:
Check in on each infra pod lead to see how the call with the crew went. Discuss any cross-infra matters or ideas
Troubleshoot any questions that have come out of those calls
Discuss your build, strike, and inclement weather plans
Determine what in your world is mission critical info / should be shared on the mandatory all-camper call this Saturday
For shift leads: check in on whether there has been any comms with ppl on your shift to start thinking about daily activities.
For all: general questions or concerns
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vmz-avno-xgn
Or dial: (US) +1 812-518-8842 PIN: 778 193 151#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vmz-avno-xgn?pin=4437914697674
InfraPod & Shift Lead August Call
For InfraPod leads:
Check in on each infra pod lead to see how the call with the crew went. Discuss any cross-infra matters or ideas
Troubleshoot any questions that have come out of those calls
Discuss your build, strike, and inclement weather plans
Determine what in your world is mission critical info / should be shared on the mandatory all-camper call this Saturday
For shift leads: check in on whether there has been any comms with ppl on your shift to start thinking about daily activities.
For all: general questions or concerns
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rje-cutj-tdm
Or dial: (US) +1 209-680-6434 PIN: 317 985 985#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rje-cutj-tdm?pin=6864803399770
BRC Municipal Pool Community Call #6
Our community calls are open to confirmed and prospective campers. We'll spend a few minutes going over some general updates, identify near term action items and teams working on projects will share their work. As usual, there will be an open forum for people to ask questions and act a fool.
Use the following link to join on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nfb-obor-aji
Or dial: (US) +1 929-367-8608 PIN: 893 033 623#
Municipal Pool Party #1
Save the Date! Our first fundraiser pool party is confirmed for Saturday July 18. The Naughty Pine at 127 Beach Hill Walk in the Pines will once again be hosting us.
BRC Municipal Pool Community Call #5
Our community calls are open to confirmed and prospective campers. We'll spend a few minutes going over some general updates, identify near term action items and teams working on projects will share their work. As usual, there will be an open forum for people to ask questions and act a fool.
Use the following link to join on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/omh-grem-rbi
Or dial: (US) +1 475-558-0249 PIN: 371 589 695#
a very municipal shrimp cocktail
Come over and have a shrimp cocktail! This is not a meeting, but we will probably do some camp chatting ;)
RSVP via Partiful & bring something to share with the class.
BRC Municipal New Burner Orientation #1
Acculturation at Burning Man is the process of teaching and adopting the unique culture, ethos, and Ten Principles of Black Rock City, transitioning participants from "default world" habits to a community-driven, experiential mindset. It ensures the event remains a participatory community rather than a consumerist, passive event.
At The Black Rock City Municipal Pool, shrimp acculturate YOU! All first time burners are highly encouraged to attend our New Burner Orientation calls to ensure that your first entry is as smooth as possible.
Use the following link to join on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sns-gddp-obk
BRC Municipal Pool Community Call #4
Our community calls are open to confirmed and prospective campers. We'll spend a few minutes going over some general updates, identify near term action items and teams working on projects will share their work. As usual, there will be an open forum for people to ask questions and act a fool.
Use the following link to join on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sns-gddp-obk
BRC Municipal Pool Community Call #3
Our community calls are open to confirmed and prospective campers. We'll spend a few minutes going over some general updates, identify near term action items and teams working on projects will share their work. As usual, there will be an open forum for people to ask questions and act a fool.
Click here to join via google meet: https://meet.google.com/tzs-qfft-oyu
Shrimp Trek -- Reno Work Trip
We’re going back to Reno in April, and you should too!
That’s right — our 2026 work trip is officially on. We’ll be actioning a set of projects beginning Friday, April 17 and wrapping up Sunday, April 19. Key priorities, amongst projects we collectively align on in the lead-up to the Trek are:
Firm our intended camp site plan strategy, frontage design and interactivity flow for the ‘26 burn
Clean and re-inventory assets in the pool house
Inspect shade for wind damage and assess if additional orders are required
Outfit our new container with kitchen, showers, and lighting, and make sure it is ready to connect to shade fabric
Our planning document can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bs4jwuW-rFP63Bwkejq4SOKbhjvLOpVXH6_YZjaeHsw/edit?usp=sharing
Shrimp Trek Pre-Departure Coordination Call
This is an opportunity to speed through the workflows, chat action items so everyone knows what's going on, offer opinions on how to do things, and sort any pre-trip prep that needs to happen. Based on this call Raf will set up a project schedule for the trip itself.
The proejct tracking list is here
The planning doc can be accessed here
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iww-fzkm-vbz
BRC Municipal Pool Community Call #2
BRC Municipal Pool Camp Call #2
Sunday, March 22 · 2:00 – 3:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wwc-idpu-awu
Power & Water Pow wow
Initial discussion focused on shower design and water systems ahead of our work trip in April. All are welcome.
Shrimp Trek Prep Call
This call is primarily for campers attending Shrimp Trek to talk through the project and start game planning. The orgamizational materials can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bs4jwuW-rFP63Bwkejq4SOKbhjvLOpVXH6_YZjaeHsw/edit?usp=sharing
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ced-ddxn-gct
Strike
Campers are required to be in camp Sunday to help us leave no trace on exodus. Early Arrival Builders are exempt from Strike responsibilities.
Reminder: Final day to select shifts
Select your shifts at https://brcmunicipalpool.volunteershift.com/ by Friday, August 15 or we will make choices for you!
Builder Mandatory Call
This is a call is mandatory for all campers arriving to camp prior to gates opening on Saturday night. All confirmed campers are welcome to join, listen in and ask questions. This will be hosted on Zoom, accessible via the following link: https://meet.google.com/emr-oqdz-tmk
Community Call #6 - Mandatory for All Campers
This is the last camp call prior to the burn, mandatory for all confirmed campers. We will be hosting on Google Meet, accessible via the following link: https://meet.google.com/emr-oqdz-tmk
Project Leads Call
This is a call is a working session, primarily for Project Leads. All confirmed campers are welcome to join, listen in and ask questions. This will be hosted on Zoom, accessible via the following link: https://meet.google.com/emr-oqdz-tmk
Community Call #5 - All Campers
This is a call for all confirmed campers, as well as campers considering joining the Pool. This will be hosted on Google Meet, accessible via the following link: https://meet.google.com/emr-oqdz-tmk
Municipal Pool Fundraiser #2
The BRC Municipal Pool is back for our first Municipal Pool Party of the Fire Island Pines season. Join us from 2pm to tea as we serve vibes and antics, soundtracked by the impeccable selections of Autogyro (Glamcocks) and Bombazeen.
The bar will be a plenty, and if you provide your forms on time, and notarized in triplicate…cover is a $15 donation! As usual, humans with a valid season membership get in free (but may need to pay to get out…)
Project Leads Call
This is a call is a working session, primarily for Project Leads. All confirmed campers are welcome to join, listen in and ask questions. This will be hosted on Google Meet, accessible via the following link: https://meet.google.com/yey-nxni-xvk
Community Call #4 - All Campers
This is a call for all confirmed campers, as well as campers considering joining the Pool. This will be hosted on Zoom, accessible via the following link: https://fusionspan.zoom.us/j/92224464771?jst=3