Are you craving a unique, community-centric adventure at Burning Man? Join Camp HellVetica, a collective of 25-35 individuals passionate about contributing to this temporary city in the desert. Camp HellVetica features a mesmerizing flame effect and welcoming bar as its central interactivities. We love the smell of propane in the evening - and wash it down with a delicious drink.
HellVetica is a rigorous, well-organised undertaking operating out of two shipping containers that are transported to and from Playa. Citizens are expected to participate in build and strike, and attend camp events (3 hours starting at sunset on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, as the flame effect runs). They contribute to the costs of the operation via camp fee (the 2025 fee is USD 700), and enjoy shade, meals, water, drinks, and snacks.
Notice of change: HellVetica 2025 will be an adult-only (21+) camp. While we have welcomed a small numberof kids in the past, we're trying something different this year.
Are you aligned with the ten principles and want to enjoy this unforgettable week as part of a small circle of enthusiastic Burners? We are at capacity for 2025. You may still sign up for our info session to find out more, join the waitlist and be prepared for 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| TBD | BMOrg ticket aid program opens. Check if you qualify (tickets.burningman.org). |
| Sun Apr 6 12pm PDT / 21:00 CEST | Info session. Mandatory for first-time applicants. Signup here! |
| Mon Apr 7 - full | HellVetica Applications open. |
| Rolling | Camp leads reach out to applicants regarding participation. |
| Wed April 9 (To be confirmed) | Main sale registration opens. Make sure you are registered! (tickets.burningman.org) |
| Wed April 16 noon PDT (To be confirmed) | Main sale opens. Mission: Grab as many tickets as you can! Everyone must be ready to participate! (tickets.burningman.org) |
| Sun Jun 29 12pm PDT / 21:00 CEST | Mandatory Camp Logistics Call # |
| Wed Jul 23 (To be confirmed) | OMG Sale registration. (tickets.burningman.org) |
| Wed Jul 30 noon PDT (To be confirmed) | OMG Sale. Mission: another chance to get tickets for camp. Everyone must be ready to participate! (tickets.burningman.org) |
| Fri Aug 1 | Camp fees due. |
| Sun Aug 10 12pm PDT / 21:00 CEST | Mandatory Camp Logistics Call #2 |
| Thu Aug 21 | Shopping & ingress of pioneers |
| Fri Aug 22 | Build day one |
| Sat Aug 23 | Build day two |
| Sun Aug 24 | Build day three, 18:00 Welcome dinner |
| Mon Aug 25 18:00 | Optional dinner |
| Mon Aug 25 20:00 | Flame Effect & Bar |
| Wed Aug 27 18:00 | Optional dinner |
| Wed Aug 27 20:00 | Flame Effect & Bar |
| Fri Aug 29 18:00 | Optional dinner |
| Fri Aug 29 20:00 | Flame Effect & Bar |
| Sat Aug 30 06:00 | Strike |
| Sun Sep 1 08:00 | Everything cleaned up, ready to roll. |