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Every person in PlayaOS has one of four roles: applicant, member, admin, or super admin. Your role determines what you can see and do inside the portal. Roles are assigned per camp — someone can be an admin in one camp and a member in another.
An applicant is someone who has submitted an application to join a camp but hasn’t been approved yet. Applicants have limited access to the portal — just enough to move through the application process.What you can do as an applicant:
  • Submit your application through the camp’s application form
  • Return to the portal to check your application status
  • Schedule a vibe check (interview) with the camp team when invited
  • Pay your dues through the portal once your application is approved
What you can’t do:Applicants don’t have access to the member dashboard, shift signups, shelter assignments, or any other member features. Those unlock once an admin approves your application.
After an admin approves your application and you pay dues, your role automatically upgrades to member.
Application status lifecycle:Your application moves through these states as the camp team reviews it:Draft → Pending review → Invite sent → Vibe check scheduled → Interviewed → Approved or Waitlisted or Not acceptedYou’ll receive email notifications at key transitions, but you can also check your status anytime by logging into the portal.

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Applicant guide

How to apply, track your status, and schedule a vibe check.

Member dashboard

What’s available once you’re an approved member.

Managing applications

How admins review, schedule, and process applications.

Camp setup

Super admin guide to getting your camp configured.