June Newsletter
Greetings Soft Landing!
It’s the moment we've all been waiting for: time to pay dues and sign up for shifts!
Before we get into the nitty gritty of shifts and dues, please review the other important items below. The deadline for RV/space requests is right around the corner!
Call for Build & Strike Volunteers
Build is an opportunity to bring our camp to life, to build new & lasting relationships, and to see the city literally grow before your own eyes! Strike (camp teardown) is essential to return the Playa to its natural state and to ready our infrastructure for future years. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to team leads through email. Please note that the email address ends in “co”, without the “m”!
Build: build@campsoftlanding.co
Strike: strike@campsoftlanding.co
Action Required: RV & SPACE REQUEST FORM – Including Community Shade!
Designing camp layout takes some time and finesse! The earlier we get your space requests and needs, the more innovative and creative we can be with designing a kick-ass camp this year.
By June 30th, please complete the form linked below. If this form isn’t completed, we may not be able to accommodate your requests. https://forms.gle/dBcEaKLVFxa14Y7G8
Need shade? If you are interested in being part of our Community Shade, please fill out the form as well, so we can ensure we have enough space.
Action Required: Pre-Playa Planning & Acculturation Discussion
In order to build a safe and supportive community at Soft Landing, all new campers and SL veterans will participate in a pre-playa acculturation *and* consent conversation. Below are different session options; please choose the one most convenient for you and mark your calendars now! Zoom links will be shared in the July newsletter.
July 21 (Sunday): 5:00 p.m. Pacific
July 31 (Wednesday): 6:00 p.m. Pacific
August 8 (Thursday): 6:00 p.m. Pacific
August 11 (Sunday): 12:00 noon Pacific
Ok, now on to the shifts and dues! There are a few easy steps in this process:
Review the “Information Page” on our website. Even if you have camped with Soft Landing in the past, there are always new changes and reminders worth reviewing.
Pay Camp Dues! This year, the dues structure is comprised of these three options:
1 shift and $450
2 shifts and $250
3 shifts and $150
Complete the RV, Camper, Trailer, Extra Space Registration form no later than June 30th. Please also complete this form if you are planning to use community shade. If this form isn’t completed, we may not have space for your RV or trailer in camp!
Plan to attend a required acculturation & consent meeting via Zoom (see above).
Soft Landing Dates
Apply to join camp: Applications for new campers are open! Remember that with the exception of Zendo volunteers, all new campers must be sponsored by an existing camper. Please direct them to apply here. Make sure any new camper reads camp orientation guidelines here.
Dues and Shift spreadsheets open: Today!
RV/Space Request Form: June 30th
Pod Layouts (from pod leaders): June 30th
Pod leaders are responsible for sharing a draft of your pod’s ideal layout to Soft Landing (campsoftlanding@gmail.com) by June 30th. This layout should take into account all the structures that are connected to your pod (including RVs!).
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