After Survivor jury members are voted out, they are whisked away to a camp called Ponderosa. CBS has allowed fans to see what happens behind the scenes as jury members enter the camp and readjust to life in the real world. Jury members staying at Ponderosa are flown via helicopter back to every tribal council in order to get a glimpse at what is happening with the contestants still in play. These members of the Survivor Jury will stay at Ponderosa until the final tribal council session takes place on the island.

Sandra Diaz is the Winner of Survivor Heroes vs Villains

While at Ponderosa, voted out contestants enjoy movies, all the food they can eat, special excursions, bedding, showers and many other luxuries not permitted during the game of Survivor. Additionally, the contestants get a chance to strategize about who they will vote for as the winner of the show. Many times, the conversations that happen at camp changes the outcome of the show.

For current information on what is gossip about the contestants after the game, please see the spoilers, recaps and gossip page.

The Ponderosa camp used for both Survivor Samoa and Survivor Heroes vs Villains; was destroyed after taping both seasons due to a tsunami in early October of 2009.http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_samoa/2009_Oct_01_samoa_tsunami_destruction The crew that was left on the island after the taping were not injured, but 149 native Samoan's were killed, and the damage affected more than 32,000 citizens. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10600715

Four 25-foot waves crashed into the island, destroying over 90% of the homes. Over 70 villages were destroyed.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10600715 The actual location of Tribal Council, which was on the northwest side of the island was left untouched, though many other locations seen on the show are extremely changed or no longer in existence.http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_samoa/2009_Oct_01_samoa_tsunami_destruction

• Running water
• Shower
• Food
• Alcoholic beverages
• Individual rooms with air conditioning
• Furniture
• Cots with foam padding
• Toiletries
• Medical supplies

• Eating
• Watching movies
• Video games
• Special field trips and excursions