2025 Camp Tasty Gazette Vol. 2 – Reminder to Register and Volunteer!

Hello again!

We’re officially less than a month away from Camp Tasty. This means all the burners should be off playa and we should all stop wearing white. It also means if you haven’t registered for Camp nor volunteered to help out, now is the time! This edition of the Gazette is largely a reminder. Let’s get into it. 

In this edition of the Gazette… (all editions are posted to our Tasty website)

  • Registration reminder / Camp Dues / Sliding Scale
  • Inviting Guests
  • Volunteer reminder

Registration Reminder 

Please complete the registration form and submit payment by Sept 14 to avoid late fees.

  • Adults 18+: Sliding scale from $325++ until Sept 14. $360++ afterwards.
  • Youth 6-17: Sliding scale from $160++ (No late pricing for youth.) 
  • Kids <5: $0
  • Registration closes after Sept 21

++Sliding scale++: Able to contribute more? This year we’re asking anyone who can give more, please do in support of next year’s 20th anniversary of Tasty! We’ve got special plans in store and would love to finally get serious about leaving our teen years behind. So we’re encouraging folks who can contribute $325 or higher to do so. And as always, for those in tougher financial situations, let us know as we do have scholarships.

Paying Your Dues

To secure your spot at Camp Tasty, complete the registration form and then PayPal the total amount as a PERSONAL payment to: https://paypal.me/tastysf. To make alternate payment arrangements, please email tastytastysf@gmail.com. 

Inviting Guests

As a reminder, your friends and family are welcome… if you know they’re TASTY. Our community is what it is because of the deep friendships, old or new, developed through shared experience, so be intentional with who you bring. You’re accountable for your guests, so please ensure they’re up to speed on Tasty and bring the right spirit. 

Volunteer Reminder

A reminder, we expect everyone to volunteer some time to ensure Camp Tasty is FUN and a success! We’ve created roles for all ages including kiddos! From ambiance and lighting to karaoke and kids activities, we’re putting out our call for everyone to help bring this year’s event to life! If you haven’t already, please take a peek at the roles available and put your name down for something in this sheet. Our team captains thank you in advance! 

  • Teepee Hosts
    • This year’s teepee crawl theme is….Carnival! Want to be a teepee host and create your own magical Carnival? There are modest stipends available to help teepee hosts bring their ideas to life but as a reminder, the longer you wait to submit an idea, the higher the chance stipends will have been fully allocated. So submit your idea sooner than later!
  • Caretakers and Overseers
    • These are the folks that keep the camp humming. Operations, stage manager, welcome tent, etc. 
  • Builders and Dreamers
    • Build it up and break it down. These folks create and take down the infrastructure. From truck load and strike, to big top decor and everything in between. 
  • Creators and Makers
    • Calling all creative to breathe life and fun into our weekend. We need our DJs, performers, and artists… no idea too big. Some past art includes Bear Car, the Moth, fluffy clouds, and the disco dancefloor. Some past activities include Framily Feud, Todd Talks, yoga, bubble olympics, and karaoke lounge. Note: DJs / Live Music please use this form to sign up.
  • Nourishers
    • Food for the soul. What’s a Tasty event without this? These folks keep us nourished all weekend from coffee and bloody marys to last night snacks and big top bar. Sign up for a role or if you feel inspired, come up with a snack of your choice and serve it up! Past food pop ups include an ice cream social, lumpia rolling, and anything and everything from Dang’s (In)Famous Bamboo Lantern.
  • The Next Generation
    • Calling all parents to provide a safe and fun weekend for our Tasty Tots. We need volunteers to run everything from our Art Shack and Kiddie Pool to keeping our Big Top tidy.

We’ll be back soon with more details including rideshare and more.

Happy trails!

 Jen & your Camp Tasty Captains 

2025 Camp Tasty Gazette Vol. 1 – Registration is Officially Open! 

Howdy Ho Tasty Campers!

Summer is in full swing and while the Bay Area might be one of the coldest on record, we’re coming in HOTT with two T’s as we’re off to the races for Camp Tasty! Time got away from us and we didn’t send as many updates leading up so this Gazette will be jam packed with details. Per usual, we’re heading back to Black Oak Ranch for another fun-filled weekend – Friday, Sep 26 – Monday, Sep 29. And registration is officially open.  Let’s jump right in.

In this edition of the Gazette… (all editions are posted to our Tasty website)

  • Ready, Set, Register!
  • Camp Dues
    • What’s included
    • Sliding scale
    • Paying Your Dues
    • Refund policy
  • Camp Experience
  • Inviting Guests
  • Calling All Volunteers!

Ready, Set, Register!

Camp Tasty registration is now open! Please complete the registration form and submit your camp dues to lock in your place. First folks to register get preferential placement and our planners’ gratitude. Register and pay your dues by Sept 14 to avoid late fees. If you are nearly positive you’ll come, but not quite ready to commit, complete the registration form anyway, or let us know via email, so we can plan accordingly. Registration closes after Sept 21.

Camp Dues

  • Adults 18+: Sliding scale from $325++ until Sept 14. $360++ afterwards.
  • Youth 6-17: Sliding scale from $160++ (No late pricing for youth.) 
  • Kids <5: $0

What’s included: ALL meals(!), pop-up food and drink, artisanal coffee, tiki drinks, schwag for all, and a priceless great time. 

++Sliding scale++: Able to contribute more? This year we’re asking anyone who can give more, please do in support of next year’s 20th anniversary of Tasty! We’ve got special plans in store and would love to finally get serious about leaving our teen years behind. So we’re encouraging folks who can contribute $325 or higher to do so. And as always, for those in tougher financial situations, let us know as we do have scholarships.

Paying Your Dues

To secure your spot at Camp Tasty, complete the registration form and then PayPal the total amount as a PERSONAL payment to: https://paypal.me/tastysf. To make alternate payment arrangements, please email tastytastysf@gmail.com. 

Refund policy

We know unexpected things can happen, but we also have significant upfront budget commitments for planning for this event and once those are locked in we need to cover those costs. So any time before Sept 14, we can provide a full refund of your camp dues. After Sept 15, we’ll return as much as we can.

Camp Experience

In case you’re new to Camp Tasty, a reminder of what’s in store for you:

  • Music-filled nights and fun-filled days at the Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, CA.
  • All meals from Friday dinner to Monday brunch
  • Tasty snacks and late night eats
  • Teepees for sleeping, bathrooms, showers, kitchen facilities, and parking
  • Unparalleled community, priceless memories, and much much more!

Inviting Guests

Your friends and family are welcome… if you know they’re TASTY. Our community is what it is because of the deep friendships, old or new, developed through shared experience, so be intentional with who you bring. You’re accountable for your guests, so please ensure they’re up to speed on Tasty and bring the right spirit. 

Calling all Volunteers!

Many of you know that Camp Tasty is a community event that is made possible by every single person who volunteers a bit of time. We expect everyone to volunteer some time and we’ve created roles for all ages including kiddos! From ambiance and lighting to karaoke and kids activities, we’re putting out our call for everyone to help bring this year’s event to life! Please take a peek at the roles available and put your name down for something in this sheet. Our team captains thank you in advance! 

  • Teepee Hosts
    • For those new to Camp Tasty, every year we transform the 10+ teepees around the campfire into a fun-filled event of magic and wonder for all ages. This year’s teepee crawl theme is….Carnival! It’s where neon lights meet samba nights, midway thrills collide with circus chills, and every beat feels like a ride. From county fair kitsch to Caribbean flair, it’s a kaleidoscope of music, magic, and mayhem.
    • Want to create your own magical Carnival? We have modest stipends available to help teepee hosts bring their ideas to life. If you don’t have your idea totally fleshed it’s ok, submit one anyway! Note: If you wait too long to submit your idea, stipends will not be guaranteed after a certain point. 
  • Caretakers and Overseers
    • These are the folks that keep the camp humming. Operations, stage manager, welcome tent, etc. 
  • Builders and Dreamers
    • Build it up and break it down. These folks create and take down the infrastructure. From truck load and strike, to big top decor and everything in between. 
  • Creators and Makers
    • Calling all creative to breathe life and fun into our weekend. We need our DJs, performers, and artists… no idea too big. Some past art includes Bear Car, the Moth, fluffy clouds, and the disco dancefloor. Some past activities include Framily Feud, Todd Talks, yoga, bubble olympics, and karaoke lounge. Note: DJs / Live Music please use this form to sign up.
  • Nourishers
    • Food for the soul. What’s a Tasty event without this? These folks keep us nourished all weekend from coffee and bloody marys to last night snacks and big top bar. Sign up for a role or if you feel inspired, come up with a snack of your choice and serve it up! Past food pop ups include an ice cream social, lumpia rolling, and anything and everything from Dang’s (In)Famous Bamboo Lantern.
  • The Next Generation
    • Calling all parents to provide a safe and fun weekend for our Tasty Tots. We need volunteers to run everything from our Art Shack and Kiddie Pool to keeping our Big Top tidy.

That’s all for now. Happy trails!

 Jen & your Camp Tasty Captains

[PLEASE READ] Final Camp Tasty Details: Schedule, Directions, Parking, Weather, Reminders! 

Fellow campers!

Camp Tasty begins THIS FRIDAY! This is our final email with important information. Be sure to read through. If anything pressing comes up last minute we’ll send one more communication Thursday night. But we should be set to party in the wilderness all weekend long!

In this edition…

  • Key Links
  • Request for Starlink
  • Program Schedule
  • How to get to Camp
  • Parking
  • Parent To-Do’s
  • Don’t Forget to Bring
  • Food Details
  • Weather
  • Strike reminder
  • Covid reminder

Key References

Starlink anyone??

Last year we had a Starlink on site and it really made communicating and any last minute changes super easy. If anyone has a Starlink they can bring, we would be very appreciative. Give me or Amit W. a shout. 

Program Schedule

Thanks to the creativity and excitement our community has, we have an action packed weekend of events which have been thoughtfully curated and turned into this awesome schedule and Teepee Crawl teepees you can find here. This year we also have mobile-friendly JPGs you can save to your phone. Zip file attached to this email.

How to get to Camp

In case you haven’t been to Camp Tasty, please make sure to refer to the directions section of the cheat sheet for point by point directions. It can be a bit tricky to find especially if you are arriving when it’s dark. Make sure to print and/or save the directions to your phone. 

Parking 

When you arrive, you’ll be directed to an unloading zone where you can temporarily park to sign-in and unload your things. Have your headlamp ready if you’re arriving after dark. We’ll have a few wagons available to help get your stuff from the unloading zone to your spot for the weekend. If you have a wagon, please bring it. Once you’ve finished checking in and unloading, move your car ASAP to the main parking area. Drive back the way you came to get to the parking area. You’ll see signs. We CANNOT leave cars in the unloading area.

Parent To-Do’s

This year we’ll have 25 kids in attendance. In advance, we’re asking parents to: 

  • Review the Parents Guide that was emailed to you and can be found on our website
  • E-sign the waiver emailed to you if you would like your child to use the Bounce House or Kiddie Pools. A copy can be found here.
  • Ensure there is adult supervision at the pool and bounce house at all times

Don’t Forget to Bring

  • uncheckedWine, Cheese or Charcuterie for Sunday Social 
  • uncheckedPuzzles and Costumes for the Swap
  • uncheckedStrange Brew for Strange Brews

Food Details [those with restrictions please read]

All meals from Friday night to Monday morning are included. We will also provide some late night eats too. This year we have an Asian influenced menu. We also have a lot of folks with dietary restrictions. So the team at Black Oak has asked that all folks with specific restrictions (vegan, veggie, GF, etc) introduce themselves to MJ. There is a fridge with limited space to store any specific items you want to bring for yourself. Just be sure to label it with your name. And please do not keep food in your tent!

Weather

As of today, Accuweather (the app of choice by Black Oak Ranch staff for local weather) is forecasting some great weather. Highs in the 80-90 range and lows in the 40s-50s. So be prepared for hot days and cold-ish nights.

Strike reminder

Strike is something we ALL must participate in no matter if you leave Sunday night or Monday. Monday morning, strike will begin at 9:30am and we must have the truck packed and ready to leave by 12pm. (Note that this overlaps with brunch so plan accordingly.) Camp Tasy is a leave no trace event. You’re responsible for packing out everything you bring in. Please do your part by striking your personal camp space and helping on a task or two with the main strike. 

COVID-19 Reminder

Yes, this is still a thing. COVID cases have been on the uptick again and flu season is coming up. Please test and stay home if you’re not feeling well. Use good common sense to reduce your chance of exposure before the event. You’ll officially be disinvited if you get others sick =)

Ok, that’s it. Final cross checks as we prepare to blast off to Black Oak this weekend. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out. Otherwise….

See you at CAMP! Jen & your Camp Tasty Captains