BECOMING PART OF RA

Join Rubber Armstrong

Rubber Armstrong is a long-standing Burning Man camp built around contribution, reliability, and shared responsibility. We don't run on first-come-first-served, and we don't over-promise. This page explains how joining actually works.

Please read this page carefully before submitting your SOI.

How Joining Works

Joining Rubber Armstrong is a multi-stage process aligned with the Burning Man ticket cycle.

Stage 1: Statement of Intent (SOI)

The Statement of Intent is the first step.

  • Takes around 5 minutes
  • Collects basic contact details
  • Covers high-level logistics and availability
  • Helps us understand who you are, what you bring, and why you want to be part of the camp

This is not a full application and does not require you to have a ticket.

The SOI helps us build an early picture of interest and values alignment before ticketing settles.

Stage 2: Review Period

After submitting your SOI:

  • Submissions are reviewed manually
  • The review period typically takes 4–8 weeks from submission
  • We personally review each submission
  • Submitting an SOI does not guarantee a place

We look for people who show:

  • Clear intent to contribute
  • Realistic understanding of Burning Man
  • Reliability, effort, and follow-through
  • Alignment with how the camp operates

What to Expect:

  • Review typically takes 4-8 weeks from submission
  • If approved, you'll receive an email with next steps after major ticket sales conclude (typically mid-to-late March)
  • If not approved, you may not receive a response (we receive many submissions and cannot respond to all)
  • If you don't hear back by late March, assume we were unable to move forward with your application this year, but we appreciate your interest
  • Approved applicants who miss the follow-up window may forfeit their spot

Timing and Tickets (Read This Carefully)

  • The Statement of Intent form is open now.
  • Ticket sales are run entirely by Burning Man and are separate from Rubber Armstrong.
  • We do not sell tickets publicly and we cannot guarantee tickets.
  • You do not need a Burning Man ticket to submit a Rubber Armstrong SOI.
  • The formal "I Want to Join" intake opens after the major ticket windows have passed. For 2026 that means after the Main Sale (29 April).

Important Notes

  • Submitting an SOI does not mean you are in the camp
  • If approved, you will be invited to complete the Join form after major ticket sales conclude, provided you have secured a Burning Man ticket through any sale (DGS, Main Sale, OMG Sale, or resale)
  • Approval does not guarantee camp placement if you cannot secure a ticket
  • If you are looking for guaranteed tickets, plug-and-play camping, or low responsibility, this camp is not for you

Ready to Start?

If this all makes sense and you're still keen:

Submit the Statement of Intent

Takes about 5 minutes.

Submit SOI