2011 RITES OF ZION at Burning Man Rites of Passage

Within the Rites of Zion Village, you’ll find many paths exploring the Act of Creation. We welcome all Creators to explore and participate in our Culture. Click here to view 2011 Rights of Zion Layout for frame of reference. You’ll be prompted to make your reservation towards the end of the page. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

BASS CAMP / BASSic Rites

Bass Camp presents TEMPLE OF BOOM – The Path of Sound & Vibration at Rites of Zion. Witness the LIGHT & SOUND ART at the TEMPLE OF BOOM. Day & Night BASSic Rites are conducted by only the most Masterful DJs and Performers. Schedule posted on the Bass Camp event page.

50 Hrz Healerz / Bass Camp

Within the Village, the Path of Sound & Vibration continues at Bass Camp’s Drum + Sound Healing portal. Enter a covered and cool space created for relaxing, chill vibes and healing vibrations. Workshops & Healing ceremonies scheduled daily.

Rites Humanus

Discuss & Discover the Path of Being Human. Join together in discussions and presentations regarding Human Rights along with the Rites of Passage each human passes through.  On display, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (as declared by the UN in 1948) with fill-in-the-blank action! Declare your Rights – sharpie pens provided. Special presentation Thursday afternoon with author/journalist/filmmaker Charles Shaw of the FractalNation Village. Workshops and Discussions scheduled Daily.

Principia Elemental

An RGB reactive psychedelicious portal propelling you through the path of The Ten Principles of Burning Man – each is on display. But are there more? As Creators we cannot help but ask, what is the Eleventh Principle?

The Ten Principles:

1. Immediacy
2. Leaving No Trace
3. Participation
4. Radical Self-Reliance
5. Radical Inclusion
6. Gifting
7. Decommodification
8. Radical Self-expression
9. Communal Effort
10. Civic Responsibility

The Hive

The Hive presents The Path of Art in All Dimensions. Savor the sweet honey of art in all forms with a full night of BASS Beats at the TEMPLE OF BOOM (Wed night).

Enter into The Hive state of mind where artists of the H.A.T.U. C.O.R.E. will be on exhibit – featured works by Sunny Strasburg, Martin Stensaas, Raven Johnson, Spencer Barton and Xkot ToxSiK. Also featuring guest exhibitor Riley Marr. During the week, bring your pad & pencil for Hive Sketches with live models – fully costumed to partially nude… the DJ/PJ party with BeDazzling Toothbrushes (first 100) and more. Artful activities scheduled daily.

FIRE of FIRES

Fire of Fires – Path of the FLAME. Utah’s Fire Conclave and Sentinels carry the flame through the Rites of Passage as they walk the Path of FIRE. Photos of our Fire Arts Community in action will be on exhibit showing effigies, performances, metal and other FIRE ART. Daily Performances and Workshops! Alchemical workshops presented by Sunny Strasburg, more presenters announced soon…

REGISTER TO CAMP WITH RITES OF ZION
ALL CAMPERS MUST HAVE A REGISTERED CAMP SITE AND ALSO BE INDIVIDUALLY REGISTERED.

EACH CAMP SITE REGISTRATION INCLUDES ONE INDIVIDUAL CAMPER REGISTRATION (READ BELOW).
RITES OF ZION is dedicated to reducing white noise and exhaust from having many random generators.  To this end, we offer one 120kw generator to power the whole camp.  Registration allows you to plug in to this generator.  You will also have access to shower stalls (bring your own water) and we’ll manage the grey water removal.  The Rites of Zion camp space will also be protected by a fence / site-guard perimeter.   

Step 1: Determine if you are camping by yourself, with a friend or with a group and how much space your group requires (the number and sq ft size of your structures and vehicles, etc.).
Step 2: If you are camping with a group, determine how many are in your group.
Step 3: Based on how much room you need on the ground, select your camp site(s).
Step 4: Based on how many people will be in your camp, add ‘Additional campers’ to your cart. (from Options at bottom of page). BONUS: each camp site fee includes one camper.

Still not sure?  Email basscampers@gmail.com for personal reservation assistance.  Be NICE! I’m a volunteer who’s here to help you!  

For Example:  Space Mittens & Darth Bunny are going to Burning Man and want to camp at Rites of Zion.  They have one 10 ft dome, 1 6ftx6ft shade piece and 1 compact car.  They would reserve one Sm. camp site (15′ft x 20′ft) plus one Additional Sm. Site camper.  That’s a total amount of $110 (plus the 2.9% paypal fee). This reserves the camp site and registers both campers (in a 15ft x 20ft space) (room for one tent, one car and two people).

Here’s another Example: Four friends, BananaNana, Sparkle Chao, MachineBean and BermudaFryAngle are also going to Burning Man and want to camp with Rites of Zion.   They have one carport (10′ft x 20ft’) and will be camping out of the back of their two trucks.  They would reserve one Lg. campsite (15′ft x 30ft’) plus three Add’l Lg. Camper spots. That’s a total amount of $225 (plus 2.9% fee) for the site and four campers (in a 15ft x 30ft space).  

Alright, let’s go the distance with a final Example.  Five friends in one RV.  You’d reserve the RV camp site plus 4 Add’l RV camper spots.  That’s a total amount of $310 (plus 2.9% fee) for the site and five campers.  The RV site is 20′ft x 40′ft.

Remember, I’m here to help you.  If your still not certain what to reserve, email Master Control at basscampers@gmail.com for assistance.  I’m a volunteer – so please be patient with me!   

OKAY? SO HERE ARE YOUR OPTIONS (Note: Your final payment will include a 2.9% fee charged by PayPal).  Space is limited = first come first serve.  

 

RESERVE SMALL CAMP SITE 15’x20’
Description: Sm. camp sites fit one tent, one car and up to two campers total (with one additional registered camper).

• The Sm. Camp Site Fee of $60 includes registration for 1 camper, 1 tent and 1 car.
• You can Register up to 1 Additional Camper to the Sm. Site for $50/ea.

RESERVE LARGE CAMP SITE 20’x30’
Description: Lg. camp sites fit one tent, one carport / shade structure (10’x20’), one car and up to four campers total (with up to three additional registered campers).

• The Lg. Camp Site Fee of $75 includes registration for 1 camper, 1 tent, 1 carport/shade and 1 car.
• You can add up to 3 Additional Campers to the Lg. site for $50/ea.

RESERVE RV CAMP SITE 20’x40’
Description: RV camp sites fit one RV (28’-32’), two cars and up to five campers total (with up to four additional campers).

• The RV Camp Site Fee of $110 includes registration for 1 camper, 1RV, 1 Car and 1 Additional parking spot (2 cars total).
• You can add up to 4 Additional Campers to the RV Site for $50/ea.

ADDITIONAL PARKING SPOTS – there are limited number of additional parking spots / single car camping spots available, first come first serve, $50/ea.  (does not include a camper).

Our space is carefully allotted… AND we’d love to fit your art in! If you have an art project or additional structure that you’d like to contribute as part of the Rites of Zion Village and need more space, please email basscampers@gmail.com right away to see if we can accommodate you.

2011 Rights of Zion Terms, Conditions & Reservations

By Registering to camp with Rites of Zion (Bass Camp, The Hive, Rites Humanus, Principia Elemental & Fire of Fires), I hereby agree to and understand the following:

1. REGISTRATION WITH RITES OF ZION IS NOT ADMISSION TO BURNING MAN. This not your ticket, nor does this registration in any way promise entry to Burning Man. By registering to camp (at Burning Man) with Rites of Zion or any of the related theme camps, you understand & agree that you must also purchase entry to Burning Man separately.
2. Registration with Rites of Zion grants you access to the Power Grid, Shower Stalls (you must bring your own water) and Grey Water Removal.  Coffee is also being gifted to the Village by the Streamin’ Coffee camp!  All registered campers will be given a RITES OF ZION wrist-band.
3. You must have a reserved Sm., Lg. or RV camp site to camp with Rites of Zion (and then Add campers to the site as per capacity of the site - see above).
4. You are responsible for your own safety, security and survivaland will bring with you everything required to survive in harsh desert conditions.
   • The Black Rock desert brings every experience including high winds, dust storms, extreme heat & cold.
   • You must bring your own shelter, shade, water (enough for drinking, cooking & showers), food, transportation, bike, art, goggles, dust mask, cup, costumes and LEAVE NO TRACE plan (bring strong, 30 gal trash bags and save room in your transpo to pack out everything you pack in + accumulate, including your trash).
5. You understand that single-use glow sticks, feather boas, paper fliers and other trace-leaving decorations and accessories for yourself and your camp, car, art, etc. are PROHIBITED within the Rites of Zion Village and at the Temple of Boom.
6. By registering to camp with Rites of Zion, (Bass Camp, the Hive, Rites Humanus, Principia Elemental and Fire Camp), you promise to find more creative ways to glow, shine, sparkle and let the world know you’re a star.
   • If you must get lit, use battery (or even Solar) powered EL wire or LED lights.
   • You’re plugged into a power grid – light your camp with well secured, low watt LED strands.
   • Feather boas always fall apart in the wind – leave them at home.
   • Do NOT bring single-use glow sticks or other ‘one time only’ accessories!
7. M.O.O.P is Matter Out Of Place. Rites of Zion is committed to LEAVENOTRACE- our goal is an all green rating on the 2011 M.O.O.P. map. By registering with Rites of Zion, you promise to counter-act the effects of M.O.O.P. and commit to LEAVE NO TRACE according to the following:
   • Participate in sunrise / sunset line sweeps of the Temple of Boom and Village common space as well as your own camp space.
     • Line sweeps are when individuals line up finger-tip to finger-tip and walk in a line over the ground, looking for any M.O.O.P. within their scope (arms width).
   • You promise to be mindful of your own belongings and not leave them out of place or around camp. (jackets, cups, etc.)
   • Orally fixated? If you smoke or chew gum, bring a pocket trash can for your cig butts, gum and wrappers – altoids tins work well. Film canisters are also a good option as they have a tight lid and fit nicely into pockets.
   • Always secure your camp (make sure nothing blows away in wind) before leaving – even if just for a minute. One open tent door can make a very M.O.O.P.y situation out of your tents contents in a severe windstorm. Hell, not having your tent staked to the ground with rebar can make UBER-MOOP out of your camp. Button up and batten down before you head out on a journey and you’ll be fine!
8. You agree to separate recyclables and take sorted bottles, cans and plastic to Recycle Camp (along Esplanade).
9. You also promise to utilize burn barrels for paper / burn friendly waste.  There will be several placed around camp.
10. If your vehicle leaks any kind of fluid, you agree to lay a tarp or other secured flooring on the ground under your vehicle.  (‘Secured’ means ‘won’t blow away in wind storm.
11. You agree to hold a 2′x2′x2′ space clear in your car/transportation for packing out all non-recyclable trash (hint – more dry food is less wet trash to store and pack out). (You can also pack wet trash in a bucket or box with lid).
12. You will exemplify communal effort by lending a hand and helping out around the Village as you notice its necessary and / or feel inspired to do so.
13. As a member of the Rites of Zion Village, you are committing to an experiment in Temporary Community where we live by The 10 Principles of Burning Man.
14. You have read the Survival Guide.
15. Small generators (or generators for individual camps / tents / RVs) are prohibited while the main Village Generator is in operation. You may bring your own generator as emergency back-up only (we fully support self-reliance). We are a Village where sound and vibration are honored as a creative force. To this end, we strive to reduce white noise while also reducing our fuel consumption and pooling our resources into one large, quiet generator (one generator for them all!!).
16. You must bring your own 100′ ft indoor / outdoor extension cord and surge protector.  This is what plugs you into the grid.

2011 Rights of Zion online reservations now closed!

Sorry for any inconveniences. Good news is we still have space available & are accepting cash on the Playa (cash only) for remaining sites on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prices stated above still apply (minus PayPal processing fees of course). Here’s a rough idea of the space available:

• 11 small sites
• 30 Large sites
• 2 RV sites

All campers, registered or not are encouraged to check in with a 2011 Rights of Zion staff member right away to secure your spot. See you on the Playa!