Post by mzfit on Dec 2, 2008 16:43:30 GMT -7
This was initially posted by TJ on Tribe - but it's soo good I am bringing it here too!
As a service to those persons interested in joining the stag camp family, and would like to know what Stag is about and the general guidelines of being a "stagger" this post is for you. A brief history- Stag camp was originally founded by a small group of core members, (Mots,Steve,Plowman, Somnivore and others) who were attending BM in '07 with no affiliation to a theme camp, mainly coming solo, and wanted other people to set up camp with and still be able to remain autonomous at BM and still have other people to socialize with, and look out for each other at BM. On E-Playa, the Stag family blossomed to around 50 people who were also flying solo, many of which were first time burners and enjoyed the prospect of being in the company of other solo campers who were seasoned BM vets to support a basic camp support network. The camp was an incredible sucess and formed lifelong bonds within the Stag family and is projected to nearly double in size this year. The great sucess of Stag Camp can mainly be attributed to the ideals and phiosphies of it's founding fathers (..and mothers) that will, and must, be embraced by all Stag brothers and sisters for '08. Again, this is mainly meant to paint a picture of what you can expect around Stag camp and from the people within it, as well as what is expected of you.
So- Here than are some guidelines-...
1- Absolutely no violence of any kind will be tolerated at Stag. We are a family, and even if your goofy uncle annoys you, you do not use violence twards that uncle..( I am being metaphorical here, but you get the picture..)
2- Absolutely no type of harrasment will be tolerated at Stag camp. Stag was 50% female last year, and part of all people feeling comfortable was that we show due respect to the opposite sex as well as each other at Stag. We are brothers and sisters first, husbands, wives,lovers and partners an extremely distant second.
3- Respect each others personal space. We all co-exist at Stag in a small space, and though someones space may look inviting, that does not mean you are invited into it. We will have our "public" chill spaces for all of us where we can enjoy each others company, but we don't pop into some one elses tent unannnounced.
4- All Staggers are entitled to complete autonomy. No one is under any obligation to join in any event, discussion, outing, or the like. We all come and go as we please.
5- Watch out for your family. As a basic philosophy Staggers look out for each other on the playa as well as camp. This means when some brutal sand storm rapes camp and you are caught out on the playa, don't worry your family will make sure you stuff doesn't get blown away, but by the same token if the same event occours and you are in camp it's your duty to your family to pitch in and help batten down the hatches.
6- Staggers are self reliant. No camp member is required to provide food, supplies or shelter to any other camp member, though it is extremely common, and all Staggers should arrive with whatever they need for the harsh envionment unless other arrangements have been made.
7- Common areas are common responsibility. If you use a common kitchen, clean up after your self unless you are bringing your mom solely for this purpose.
8- Be considerate to your other camp brothers and sisters at all times. Yes, we all at one time or another will stagger (..no pun intended) into camp at 3a.m. to resupply and go back out till sunrise, but just assume someone is sleeping and be considerate in this and all other applicable situations.
9- Be prepared to be open and honest. Part of what makes Stag such an incredible group of people to be among is that we all are approachable by the rest of the flock so expect to slide your doors of communication wide open.
These are just the basics of Stag Philosophy. Hold them close to your heart, and they will serve you well. WELCOME TO THE BEST CAMP ON THE PLAYA!!!
As a service to those persons interested in joining the stag camp family, and would like to know what Stag is about and the general guidelines of being a "stagger" this post is for you. A brief history- Stag camp was originally founded by a small group of core members, (Mots,Steve,Plowman, Somnivore and others) who were attending BM in '07 with no affiliation to a theme camp, mainly coming solo, and wanted other people to set up camp with and still be able to remain autonomous at BM and still have other people to socialize with, and look out for each other at BM. On E-Playa, the Stag family blossomed to around 50 people who were also flying solo, many of which were first time burners and enjoyed the prospect of being in the company of other solo campers who were seasoned BM vets to support a basic camp support network. The camp was an incredible sucess and formed lifelong bonds within the Stag family and is projected to nearly double in size this year. The great sucess of Stag Camp can mainly be attributed to the ideals and phiosphies of it's founding fathers (..and mothers) that will, and must, be embraced by all Stag brothers and sisters for '08. Again, this is mainly meant to paint a picture of what you can expect around Stag camp and from the people within it, as well as what is expected of you.
So- Here than are some guidelines-...
1- Absolutely no violence of any kind will be tolerated at Stag. We are a family, and even if your goofy uncle annoys you, you do not use violence twards that uncle..( I am being metaphorical here, but you get the picture..)
2- Absolutely no type of harrasment will be tolerated at Stag camp. Stag was 50% female last year, and part of all people feeling comfortable was that we show due respect to the opposite sex as well as each other at Stag. We are brothers and sisters first, husbands, wives,lovers and partners an extremely distant second.
3- Respect each others personal space. We all co-exist at Stag in a small space, and though someones space may look inviting, that does not mean you are invited into it. We will have our "public" chill spaces for all of us where we can enjoy each others company, but we don't pop into some one elses tent unannnounced.
4- All Staggers are entitled to complete autonomy. No one is under any obligation to join in any event, discussion, outing, or the like. We all come and go as we please.
5- Watch out for your family. As a basic philosophy Staggers look out for each other on the playa as well as camp. This means when some brutal sand storm rapes camp and you are caught out on the playa, don't worry your family will make sure you stuff doesn't get blown away, but by the same token if the same event occours and you are in camp it's your duty to your family to pitch in and help batten down the hatches.
6- Staggers are self reliant. No camp member is required to provide food, supplies or shelter to any other camp member, though it is extremely common, and all Staggers should arrive with whatever they need for the harsh envionment unless other arrangements have been made.
7- Common areas are common responsibility. If you use a common kitchen, clean up after your self unless you are bringing your mom solely for this purpose.
8- Be considerate to your other camp brothers and sisters at all times. Yes, we all at one time or another will stagger (..no pun intended) into camp at 3a.m. to resupply and go back out till sunrise, but just assume someone is sleeping and be considerate in this and all other applicable situations.
9- Be prepared to be open and honest. Part of what makes Stag such an incredible group of people to be among is that we all are approachable by the rest of the flock so expect to slide your doors of communication wide open.
These are just the basics of Stag Philosophy. Hold them close to your heart, and they will serve you well. WELCOME TO THE BEST CAMP ON THE PLAYA!!!