2017 Camp Survey
What was your favorite aspect of camping with Orphan Asylum?
*The people/inmates * safety, security, little to no drama * experienced burners taking virgins under their wing * old and new friends * family vibes * group diversity * support * acceptance * food * community interaction (with campmates) * no pressure to commit to tasks/dues * Taco Tuesday |
What was your least favorite aspect of camping with Orphan Asylum?
* imbalance of duties * growing pains * feeling pressured to fill organizational gaps * no cooler/grey water disposal setup * kitchen/cooking/cleanup * lacking community involvement * no camp sign * no music * trash management * tents without shade cover * camp lighting * no public events * leaving * clicks developing inside the camp * placement of Bull’s coffee service * placement (too far from Esplanade) * respect for leave no trace * lacking a theme |
Do you have any ideas for specific events or offerings to incorporate into Orphan Asylum next year?
* Designated trash removal and mooping * less communal meal * secondary living room/shady oasis * improved community offerings * Cards Against Humanity Night * Wine & Cheese again * music in the living room * more communal dinners * better camp signage * camp MOOP competition * outward facing bar * community participation games * sound system * offer workshops to community * a musical event for community * more seating in the living room * bigger bar * more events in general * scheduled tear down and clean up * international themed dance party * house more orphans/virgins and help them become integrated BRC citizens * educational workshops * homecoming dance party * group art tours * have events listed in official book * art car * talent show * more orphan themed events |
What are your suggestions for making the Communal Food Project better for next year (including scrapping it)?
* tarps under the kitchen space * designated leader/organizer for kitchen duties * assign dates/times to events before the burn * more individual contribution * an official opt-out * better dish washing/grey water set up * better portion control (there was too much left over food this year) * add clean up to duties list * more events/food every night * better organization * only one meal a day designated in advance * allow it to develop * more cooking supplies |