Support Camp Alborz at Burning Man 2025

Camp Alborz is more than just a camp. It's a home in the middle of the dust ... a place filled with warmth, music, community, and the kind of magic that turns strangers into family.

Every year, we come together to build something unforgettable. And in 2025, we’re raising funds to evolve, refresh, and return to the roots of what makes Alborz so special.

✨ Why We’re Fundraising

We're raising funds to cover essential camp needs and ambitious improvements, including:

🎶 The Return of the Alborz Living Room with a new DJ booth

DJ Booth Concept

We’ve teamed up with artist Sam Huckstep to bring a whole new vision to life for this year’s DJ booth. It’s a full upgrade that brings together light, form, and presence in a way that feels both grounded and elevated.

Built with custom CNC wood cutouts and layered LED lighting, the booth will feature a sacred geometry medallion at its center. The design draws from Persian symbols and mandala patterns, creating something that feels meaningful and timeless.

During the day, it stands as a detailed sculptural piece. At night, it lights up and becomes a glowing focal point. The booth will be larger, more inviting, and crafted to feel like a natural part of the space. It’s not just where the music plays. It’s part of the experience.

Sam will be with us at the burn this year, building and shaping it on site. His partner Jules will be joining as well for their first burn, which makes this whole thing feel even more special. We’re really looking forward to it.

Material: Light baltic birch plywood with oak detail

LED Color Schemes and Sections

The design and LEDs will be symmetrical, so each color and number will display the same settings at the same time. There will be a total of 11 sections, each of which can be turned on and off independently. Each section will not be limited to a single color. For example, the top of a section can be one color while the bottom is another. Making the entire top area one color and the bottom another could be a strong way to emphasize the mountain. Alternatively, keeping the top dim and the central part very bright could highlight the eye.

This is an early mock-up created in SketchUp to help us start visualizing the shape, proportions, and overall feel of the new booth. It’s a preliminary concept and will continue to evolve, but it offers a strong sense of the direction we’re heading in.

For reference, the next image shows the previous version of the Living Room. In case you need a refresher, this was the setup we’ve been building on. It’s been the heart of so many good memories, and now we’re getting ready to take it to the next level.

Bringing back our classic ground-level DJ booth and lounge setup
A shaded, inviting space where the music, conversations, and connections flow effortlessly
Elevating the beauty of this space with improved lighting and decor

All of this comes together to create a place that feels open, grounded, and full of possibility. Your support helps us bring it to life.

🚐 New Art Car Design & Build (NEW DESIGN WILL BE SHARED SOON)

The team has been hard at work this year on a new design to bring the next phase of the art car to life
Creating a new mobile and visual experience that reflects the soul of our camp

🔧 Camp Repairs & Upgrades

Fixing and upgrading infrastructure to ensure smoother builds and breakdowns
Improving power, shade, and communal areas for comfort and functionality

🏕️ What Camp Alborz Means

Camp Alborz is a collective of like-minded individuals dedicated to creating shared experiences that inspire openness, understanding, and gratitude.

We’re known for our hospitality, warmth, and a vibe that blends our culture, soulful music, and human connection into something magical. Alborz is a place to recharge, reflect, and return to the Playa renewed.

💬 What Our Campers Say

“Camp Alborz became home and family for me and my wife during our first burn. It made the whole experience 100 times better.”

“Alborz is a beautiful blend of fun, art, community, and love ... the best representation of Burning Man magic I’ve ever felt.”

“It’s Rumi-meets-bazaar-meets-desert magic. A space to be your full self ... laugh, cry, dance, build, cook, love.”

“A cultural oasis in the dust.”

“Smiling uncontrollably, laughing my butt off, and watching Bobby have a midweek breakdown was pretty special too 😂”

From first-timers to seasoned burners, what people feel at Camp Alborz is deep, lasting, and transformative.

🌟 How You Can Help

Every donation ... no matter the size ... brings us closer to building the 2025 version of Alborz we all dream of. Your contribution helps cover:

Materials and build costs
Transportation and storage
Sound, lighting, and decor
Art car materials

❤️ Thank You

Camp Alborz exists because of the love and contributions of the people who believe in what we do. If you’ve ever danced with us, shared a meal, or felt that moment of magic in the dust ... this is a chance to help keep it alive and push the boundaries of creativity.

Thank you for being a part of it.

Camp Alborz 2025 Fundraiser