What is a Theme Camp?
To be eligible for “official” camp registration, your Theme Camp must meet the following criteria:
- Offers some form of communal space , hosted activity or interactive element.
- Is visually appealing or uniquely decorated in some way, beyond just a plain tent/canopy straight from the box.
- Is open to all attendees , or to all attendees 21+ (for camps/events serving alcohol).
What ISN’T a Theme Camp?
Simply, any camp (individual or group) that does not meet all three of the above criteria. For example, if you and your friends plan to set up a private structure for use only by your own camp members or friends, with no public space/elements, you are more than welcome to do so! However, such camps will be considered “private,” and will not be eligible to register.
What sorts of spaces or events do Theme Camps host?
The possibilities are nearly endless, but here are a few examples:
- Communal shade structures or general hangout spaces like domes, yurts or monkey huts.
- Activity-focused spaces that host free-form or structured workshops, meetups, or creative jams.
- Booths offering an experience, gifts, food or drink, games & prizes, etc.
- Stages hosting DJs, dancing, music or other performance arts.
What counts as “decoration” for a Theme Camp?
For our purposes, “decoration” is defined as “anything extra that you have added to your tent/canopy/structure to make it more unique and visually appealing.” This includes things like signs and banners, flags, wind spinners/chimes/socks, lanterns, lights, tapestries, curtains, garlands, artwork, etc. – but nearly any type of decoration counts, whether store-bought or home-made, so feel free to get creative!
Do Theme Camps need to follow this year’s event theme ?
No! However, you are welcome to bring a camp or project with any theme you like; we won’t judge based on style or creative merit.
Do Theme Camps ALWAYS have to be open?
Nope! While your camp can be open 24/7 if that’s the nature of the space, it does not need to be. All we ask is that you make sure your public spaces are clearly delineated from private ones, and that you provide campers with some type of visual indicator for when your camp is open/closed: signs, posted schedule, curtains/door/rope, etc.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
First, you and your camp members must already be registered to attend CFT 2025 , meaning your registrations are paid for and “complete” in our registration system.
Then, please have one “primary contact” person for your camp fill out and submit the following form:
Sign on the form: https://forms.gle/peN9SBdobTy354Tt6
Entries are due by July 9th.