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Our Temporary Community
Our camp is a little community that lasts 10 days. Over the course of the week we grow in size from around 50 on Monday to 75 people on Friday. We have a full kitchen with refrigeration and freezer, a water system, a shower, a large dome for hanging out in and other assorted creature comforts. We're also once again camping and dining with Steam Bath Project folks.
We always seek to strike a balance between asking camp members to help out practically with camp needs, while keeping expectations reasonable so everyone has freedom to explore and wander without too many obligations. You’ll find that our camp is an interesting and diverse group. Activities like making a meal, cleaning up, and serving snow cones are often a great way to get to know your fellow Snow Koan Solar camp mates. We aren't nearly as snarky as we appear to be!
Here the basics of how we are organized:
Camp Layout
There are a lot of us sharing a limited camp space. Once we know our placement on the map we’re going to do a camp lay-out so we can fit all the cars, RV’s, tents, yurts, domes, cages and anything else into our space. Because we have people arriving throughout the week, it’s important we all are aware of the lay-out and follow the plan as best we can. Upon arrival, get oriented before you set up. If you’re in an RV, find out where you need to park. (We’ll try to get you basic plans for RV placement in advance.) If you’re in a truck or car, look around and see how the parking is laid out. Ask for help from some one that looks like they might be helpful and informed. You don’t want to have to move a tent or car port once you’ve staked it out and set up.
We may be asking some folks who don't need their vehicle during the week to park away from the camp once they are unloaded.
Food
A large part of your camp fee goes toward food and kitchen infrastructure. We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Dedicated kitchen help will make sure items are put out for meals and the place is kept in decent shape. Please pitch in however you can. Clean up after yourself and others.
Dinner is prepared by a different group of people each night. That’s all set up in advance.
Camp Responsibilities
Due to the size of the camp and the potential for kitchen chaos, Someone will set up a grid of basic task assignments. It’ll be in the kitchen on the refrigerator.
We’ll assign a couple duties to everyone. Certain people are "leads" on various tasks, and these people may seek out your help when required.
With as many people as we have, nothing should be too time consuming. That said, with 60 people together if you don't do your assigned tasks things can get out of control quickly.
In addition to these assigned tasks, we’re counting on everyone to pitch in, especially during dust storms that start up when many of us are out wandering around.. If the wind picks up, secure anything that might blow away. Close windows in RV's and zip up tents, If the perishables are left sitting out, put them away. Be proactive.
Understand the concept of “Leave no Trace” and what MOOP is, and act accordingly.
Camp Breakdown on Monday September 3rd.
It's a slightly painful task to get from "mostly packed up" to 100% done and walking away with every last tarp, sock, tent stake and errant brain cell tucked away somewhat precariously inside a large cargo truck to be driven by some very tired people. It's often 3-4 of us spending an extra 12-24 hours to wrap it all up. The addition of the new storage container should help simplify and speed up the breakdown greatly. Let's see if we can't collectively speed up the departure process somewhat with a concerted effort at the end. The scene at the hotel in Reno on Monday night was pretty fun as well I might add.
BE SURE YOU READ THE FAQ PAGE.
Camp Contacts
General Questions: Jeff Schneider
Our camp is a little community that lasts 10 days. Over the course of the week we grow in size from around 50 on Monday to 75 people on Friday. We have a full kitchen with refrigeration and freezer, a water system, a shower, a large dome for hanging out in and other assorted creature comforts. We're also once again camping and dining with Steam Bath Project folks.
We always seek to strike a balance between asking camp members to help out practically with camp needs, while keeping expectations reasonable so everyone has freedom to explore and wander without too many obligations. You’ll find that our camp is an interesting and diverse group. Activities like making a meal, cleaning up, and serving snow cones are often a great way to get to know your fellow Snow Koan Solar camp mates. We aren't nearly as snarky as we appear to be!
Here the basics of how we are organized:
Camp Layout
There are a lot of us sharing a limited camp space. Once we know our placement on the map we’re going to do a camp lay-out so we can fit all the cars, RV’s, tents, yurts, domes, cages and anything else into our space. Because we have people arriving throughout the week, it’s important we all are aware of the lay-out and follow the plan as best we can. Upon arrival, get oriented before you set up. If you’re in an RV, find out where you need to park. (We’ll try to get you basic plans for RV placement in advance.) If you’re in a truck or car, look around and see how the parking is laid out. Ask for help from some one that looks like they might be helpful and informed. You don’t want to have to move a tent or car port once you’ve staked it out and set up.
We may be asking some folks who don't need their vehicle during the week to park away from the camp once they are unloaded.
Food
A large part of your camp fee goes toward food and kitchen infrastructure. We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Dedicated kitchen help will make sure items are put out for meals and the place is kept in decent shape. Please pitch in however you can. Clean up after yourself and others.
Dinner is prepared by a different group of people each night. That’s all set up in advance.
Camp Responsibilities
Due to the size of the camp and the potential for kitchen chaos, Someone will set up a grid of basic task assignments. It’ll be in the kitchen on the refrigerator.
We’ll assign a couple duties to everyone. Certain people are "leads" on various tasks, and these people may seek out your help when required.
With as many people as we have, nothing should be too time consuming. That said, with 60 people together if you don't do your assigned tasks things can get out of control quickly.
In addition to these assigned tasks, we’re counting on everyone to pitch in, especially during dust storms that start up when many of us are out wandering around.. If the wind picks up, secure anything that might blow away. Close windows in RV's and zip up tents, If the perishables are left sitting out, put them away. Be proactive.
Understand the concept of “Leave no Trace” and what MOOP is, and act accordingly.
Camp Breakdown on Monday September 3rd.
It's a slightly painful task to get from "mostly packed up" to 100% done and walking away with every last tarp, sock, tent stake and errant brain cell tucked away somewhat precariously inside a large cargo truck to be driven by some very tired people. It's often 3-4 of us spending an extra 12-24 hours to wrap it all up. The addition of the new storage container should help simplify and speed up the breakdown greatly. Let's see if we can't collectively speed up the departure process somewhat with a concerted effort at the end. The scene at the hotel in Reno on Monday night was pretty fun as well I might add.
BE SURE YOU READ THE FAQ PAGE.
Camp Contacts
General Questions: Jeff Schneider
