Budget and Camp Costs

Daydream is funded by community cost sharing. Pooling costs build the foundation to have a great 8+ days in Black Rock City.

Our budget this year is approximately $250,000 and we expect to have 50-75 campers total. The average cost per camper at 50 campers is $5000. At 75 campers it’s $3333.33. At 100 campers it’s $2500.

We welcome your input in the budgeting process to help us make this as affordable as possible.

The challenge of Burning Man is the inflationary environment we are in. Costs are rising dramatically and people want to pay LESS.

We work hard to make this as affordable as possible while still respecting the time and energy of those who put their heart and soul into this.

We have decided to print our budget for you to understand the costs involved in crafting a great camp.

If you want a discount, please show us where in the budget we can CUT from for the pleasure of your presence. :-)

Everyone in the camp is responsible for the budget. If we go over budget, that overage is divided equally amongst all members.

Toilets, Water, Showers, Pumping

This includes all potable and non-potable water for the camp including RVs. This includes drinking water for the entire camp. This includes the cost of our camp showers. This includes the cost for all pump outs of RVs. This includes the costs of our toilets. This includes bulk water pump outs from the playa.

$50,720 estimated costs for 2025

Pre-Build Operations

This includes the Ranch Clean Out and Repack of our camp infratsturture including travel, rentals, housing, food, and supplies for a small work crew. This also includes our pre-production team that comes early to help get things started.

$24,000 estimated cost for 2025

Power

We have shore power for all RVs, tents, infrastructure, showers, bathrooms, and electric bike charging. This is one of the most critical elements of our operations. Power, Fuel, and Cabling.

$55,000 estimated for 2025

Tickets

This includes the cost of tickets gifted by the camp to those committed to the longer production plan as well as contributing artists.

$3000 estimated for 2025

Insurance

We carry liability insurance for the camp. Unfortunately, shit happens and we need to have insurance.

$12,000 estimated for 2025

Camp Equipment

This includes the care and upkeep of our camp equipment including trailers, registration of equipment, radio communication and Starlink, the stretch tent for the lounge, as well as building supplies for the camp.

$11,026 estimated for 2025

Transportation Costs

This includes all costs to transport all equipment to and from the playa.

$17,000 estimated for 2025

Storage

This includes all storage of camp supplies and equipment as well as storing items individuals leave for us.

$16,277 estimated for 2025

Food and Drink

We’ve got a beverage bar that serves refreshing beverages every day.

$5,500 estimated costs.

Garbage Disposal, MOOP

This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event. We dispose of the camp waste. You are responsible for your own waste.

$1200 estimated costs

Sound and Lights

We plan on doing a projection arena.

$20,000 estimated costs.

Art Projects

It’s not Burning Man and we are not Patrons if we don’t invest in the creative force that IS Burning Man.

$25,000 estimated costs

Camp and Art Projects Admin

This includes all of the in-year costs to produce the camp including: Office supplies, travel, subscriptions, phone and internet costs, marketing costs, software costs, legal costs, accounting, banking fees, wire fees, interest payments, shipping and postage, and any temporary labor.

$0 estimated for 2025

***** Soak that in for a minute when you are asking about a discount. ******