Q: What is Camp Crucible?
A: Camp Crucible is the ultimate outdoor 24/7 fantasy vacation for those interested or involved in BDSM, sexuality, sensuality, human pony play, pet play, age play, extreme play, education, exploration, relaxation, and socializing with old friends while meeting new ones.
Q: How long does Camp last?
A: Camp Crucible’s Full Monty package runs from 12:00noon on Saturday May 24th through Sunday June 1st.
In addition there are two partial packages to accommodate those Campers who are unable to take advantage of the nine-day Full Monty package. Session 1 runs from noon on Saturday, May 24th through noon on Wednesday, May 28th. Session 2 runs from noon on Wednesday, May 28th through noon on Sunday, June 1st.
If you’d like to do the 1st Session and stay a bit later, or do the 2nd Session and arrive a bit early, extra days are available to purchase on site.
Q: What is included in my registration fee?
A: Camp is an all-inclusive event! Almost everything is included in your registration fee: all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a late night snack), special events (auctions, casino, etc.), lodging, 24-hour dungeons, classes, pool parties, photos, and more.
Q: Where is Camp?
A: Camp Crucible happens in northern Maryland at Camp Ramblewood, a site that’s been welcoming alternative-lifestyle groups for decades. It is an easy 90-minute drive from Washington, DC and about an hour from the nearest airport, Baltimore’s BWI.
Q: If I’m not driving, can I still get to Camp?
A: Absolutely! People come to Camp from all over the world, and you can bet they don’t all drive here.
If you choose to fly, the closest airport is BWI Marshall, approximately one hour from Camp. You can then take a train from BWI Marshall to Camp.
If you decide to come by train, you can take either:
- Maryland Commuter Rail (the MARC) from Washington, DC, BWI Marshall, or Baltimore to the Perryville stations
- Amtrak to Aberdeen
Please reach out to us at info@Campcrucible.com as you make your travel plans — we can help.
Q: What are the cabins like? Do I have to rough it?
A: The cabins are nestled in the trees and spread across the beautiful 250-acre site. There are cabins for groups as small as 8 people and as large as 28 people. Each cabin has hot water, multiple showers, enclosed toilet areas or access to a communal bathroom within the cabin complex, sinks and mirrors, rods for hanging clothing, and shelving units. The bathrooms are freshly renovated. Twin-sized plush memory foam beds are standard throughout and can be pushed together to create a king-size bed where desired. There are plenty of electrical outlets for all your electronics. There is no A/C, but each cabin is equipped with ceiling fans. Some of the cabins are equipped with Caribbean-style shutters and all cabins have screens on all windows. Many of the cabins have front porches.
Q: Will we get to choose our own cabin mates?
A: Of course, if you want to! After you register, head on over to the Attendees’ Area to set up or join a cabin group. Do you have a specific requirement or wants for your cabin? Our Campers have established a quiet cabin, cabin groups for scent-sensitive folks, a men’s cabin, pony cabins, a littles’ cabin, and more. You may start a cabin group for you and your friends, including specifying what kinds of folks you’d prefer to share your space. We can’t guarantee that you’ll have your cabin all to yourself, but if your group is large enough we can try to make it work.
For answers to cabin group questions, email info@Campcrucible.com.
Q: What will be the minimum number of people able to apply for a cabin?
A: If you are coming to Camp as a couple, group, etc, we can attempt to ensure that everyone will be in the same cabin. Want to set up a cabin for your specific group? Cabin groups can be any size from 6 people to 28 people. Some folks have established cabin groups and request specific cabins. We will try to accommodate all cabin requests and if we are unable to do that, we will reach out.
Cabins come in three sizes:
- Quads = 24 people minimum; 28 maximum
- Doubles = 18 people minimum; 20 maximum
- Horseshoe = 8 people minimum; 10 maximum
Please make sure all the folks in your cabin group have selected your cabin from the Cabin Group list.
Q: Will people who sign up as part of different cabin groups be merged into a single cabin?
That may happen. A group of 6 may join a group of 4 and be placed in one side of a double cabin. Folks who are not in a cabin group will be assigned to one.
This is a great way to meet new folks, and mingle with Campers of all different tenures. We highly recommend checking out the cabin groups in the community system prior to Camp’s start. If you have a question about a particular cabin, please reach out to either the cabin owner or info@Campcrucible.com.
Q: May I bring my tent?
A: Yes! Many people enjoy Camping out at Camp.
Q: May I bring my RV?
A: Yes! RV parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: there are no hookups, electrical or water, available for RVs.
Q: Are there laundry facilities at Camp?
A: There are coin-operated washers and dryers available for your use, and HQ can usually make change if you run out of quarters. If you need to wash comforters or other bulky items, there are several laundromats within easy driving distance. The closest laundromat is Dublin Laundromat, located at 3522 Conowingo Rd, Street, MD 21154.
Q: Is Camp Crucible accessible?
A: Camp Crucible strives to accommodate our Campers. There is one ADA-compliant cabin that can accommodate wheelchair users with ADA-compliant bathroom facilities. The Dining Hall and Oasis are wheelchair accessible. We offer golf-cart taxi service along the paved paths to most main areas of Camp, including HQ (including the Oasis and Dining Hall), the Upper Playspace, and many cabins. Our play equipment can accommodate a wide variety of bodies, but chairs in the dining hall are folding chairs.
We do not offer ASL interpretation. The pathways can be very dark at night, and visually impaired Campers may find the Upper Playspace to be dark.
If you have specific accessibility questions or would like to discuss how Camp Crucible may be able to accommodate you, please contact us at info@Campcrucible.com
Q: What will the food be like? Will there be vegetarian/vegan/gluten free meals?
A: You will be served three meals per day plus a late night snack. We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. The vegetarian menu has been created by our chefs in consultation with several of the vegetarians on staff. Coffee and soda is always available in the mess hall. Water jugs are placed throughout Camp for your convenience. For those who have special dietary needs, feel free to bring your own supplemental food items.
Q: Does Camp Crucible have a dress code?
A: Many of our Campers bring fetish wear, and some love the chance to dress for fantasy all day, every day. But you can wear anything — or another popular choice, nothing at all (you may want to bring extra sunscreen!) This is a private, isolated facility. But do plan for safety: 5-inch stilettos can be hazardous on the grass and uneven terrain, so you may want to learn to love those flats, boots, and sandals. Health regulations do require that nipples and genitals, including buttocks, be covered in the mess hall.
Q: What are chores?
A: Chores are activities that help make Camp run smoothly for all of us and are, for the most part, fun! Chores can be anything from assisting with meal prep to helping run the Pony Show. Chore signup sheets will be available during check-in when you arrive at Camp.
Campers who have signed up for the Full Monty (all nine days) will be asked to perform 8 hours of chores. Campers who have signed up for Session 1 or Session 2 will be asked to perform 4 hours of chores.
Specific chores can include but not limited to:
- Drive a Taxi
- Serve Food in the Captain’s Mess
- Help out at HQ
- Assist with set up or tear down of special events
- Barback
- Laundry
A more detailed description of the chores is available here.
Q: Are chores mandatory?
A: We set Camp fees based on every Camper doing their part to help things run smoothly. However, we understand that some folks just want to completely relax, so we offer an option to buy out of chores when you register for Camp. Chore buy-out for Full Monty is $120; buy-out for Session 1 or Session 2 is $75. If you have not bought out of chores, your chores are mandatory, and important!
Q: What Special Events happen at Camp Crucible?
A: There’s a lot going on! Come to Casino Night, and you could leave with a pile of Camp Cash to spend winning the playdate of your dreams at Uncle Frazier’s Notorious Top/bottom Auction! Additionally, there are cocktail parties by the pool, plus our Cigar & Brandy Night, and a special scotch tasting. A full week of Pony Camp activities culminates with the infamous Lucky Fucker Pony Show. Kidz Kamp will have many fun activities, including Kidz Campfire Night with s’mores. And last (but not least) there’s daily yoga each morning with Whittney and Evelyn!
For details and a complete list of the Special Events, please visit the Activities page on the website.
Q: What is Camp Cash?
A: Camp has its own currency. You’ll find some starter cash in your registration envelope when you arrive, and you’ll earn more each time you perform one of your chores. Most importantly, you can use it to bid on people at Uncle Frazier’s Notorious Top/bottom Auction or at the Siren’s Grotto!
Q: Actually, I have a plan for the auction — and I’m going to need more money. How can I get it?
A: There are lots of ways to amass a pile of cash. You can check with HQ and volunteer for an extra chore or two; we can always use a little extra help, and we pay. You can take your money to Casino Night, and try to turn it into even more money. But you can also get creative: barter for additional cash from friends who aren’t planning to bid! Pool your money with like-minded associates and form a cartel! The wonderful thing about our little fake economy is that it develops just as many quirks and surprising loopholes as any national one. In the pursuit of auction-based kinky fun, participate early and often — and don’t be afraid to get weird!
Q: What if I can’t be off the grid for that long?
A: Unfortunately, this part of Maryland is pretty rural and Ramblewood is not known for their wireless, but there is generally cell signal. There is a Starbucks approximately 20 minutes from the site if you need to do some serious connecting.
Q: What if I have to cancel my registration?
A: We understand that life happens and sometimes you need to change your plans. Registrations canceled 2 weeks or before the start date of Camp will be refunded, minus a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations received within 2 weeks of the start date of Camp will receive a refund of 50% of the registration payment.
Q: What should I bring?
A: We’re glad you asked! A packing list that reflects your specific needs can make the difference between a good Camp experience and a great one. A sample list can be found here, and we encourage you to use our Camp Crucible Discord to share your plans and get ideas from veteran Campers.
But to get you started, here are one DO and a few DON’Ts:
Do Bring your government issued photo ID, i.e. a state issued driver’s license or your passport.
Do Not Bring:
- NO cameras
- NO refrigerators
- NO air conditioners
- NO hot plates
- NO space heaters
- NO pets (Service Animals are allowed. For questions on our policies regarding Service Animals, please email info@Campcrucible.com)
Q: Why can’t I bring my camera?
A: We have a no-camera policy to ensure everyone’s privacy and security. Yes, we know your cell phone has a camera. We are asking you not to use it. If you want photographs of your vacation at Camp, please see one of the official Camp photographers to arrange a photo session.
Q: So, how do Camp photos work?
A: We have several staff photographers working to document all the fantastic stuff that happens at Camp. We also have a strict photo policy that we take VERY seriously.
When you arrive, as part of the registration process you will be asked to choose whether you are willing to be photographed or not. You will sign a waiver confirming that decision, and then you will be issued a wristband and lanyard that are color-coded to let our photographers know what your wishes are — so we don’t take pictures of people who don’t want it, but we can capture images (both planned and in the flow of Camp) of the people who do. Wristbands and lanyards are to be worn at all times to ensure the privacy and safety of all Campers.
Q: Great, I want pictures! How soon will I get them?
A: The short answer is, it’s gonna be months. Remember that privacy policy we take so seriously? Executing it is pretty laborious. Staff members go through every single picture (and each photographer can easily take several thousand shots over the course of the event), identify every person in it, and make sure nobody wearing the red lanyard or wristband that indicates ‘no photos’ has accidentally been included. Once we’ve done that, we begin the process of emailing each Camper a unique link to our secure website to access your pictures. As you can imagine, this is a long process! So it’s best to think of picture access as something that will happen in the fall/winter, as a nice reminder of your good time… and then, it’s only a couple of months before registration opens for the next Camp!
Didn’t find the answer to your question here, email info@Campcrucible.com and we’ll try our best to answer your question.