Camp Blue
Camp Blue
The Perfect Fit for You
Camp Blue is an impactful week-long opportunity for first-year students to get a head start with their time at UD. Camp Blue follows the University of Dayton's philosophy of "Learn, Lead, Serve" and provides an opportunity for incoming first-year students to:
- Gain hands-on leadership skills.
- Find connections to last your entire college experience.
- Get on campus earlier and settle into life at UD.
- Engage in service in the local Dayton community.
Please note: Students interested in participating in Camp Blue can also attend MECpro. This program is only open to new, first-year students.
QUICK FACTS
Dates: August 17-22, 2025
Cost per Camper: $300
Registration for Camp Blue 2025 is now open!
If you are interested in Camp Blue & have questions please reach out to stfp@udayton.edu
Learn about Camp Blue:
Check out our 2025 Camp Blue Schedule
Curious about Camp Blue? Camp Blue participants and counselors carry the experience from this week-long leadership opportunity with them throughout their time at UD! Learn more about what exactly Camp Blue is and why incoming students should be a part of this engaging opportunity by emailing stfp@udayton.edu.
Camp Blue Registration
Registration for Camp Blue 2025 is now open!
Preparation
During registration, you must provide the following:
- UD Student ID #
- UD email address
- Student cell phone number
- Emergency contact name, email address and phone number
- You will also be asked to answer a few short answer questions.
***If you are attending Camp Blue and a campus resident, you will move in to your fall assignment at the beginning of the program.
Cancellation
- Deadline: Must be received by 1pm EDT on July 18, 2025
- Must be emailed to camp email address STFP@udayton.edu with student name and ID number
- No cancellation and/or refund requests will be accepted over the phone
- No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline for any reason
Cost per Camper: $300
If you are Pell Grant eligible, discounted Camp fees may be available. Please fill out this google form to be considered for a full or partial scholarship.
Camp Fee includes all of the following:
- Camp Blue Welcome Bag Materials
- Three Camp Blue T-shirts
- Transportation to/from service trip, and all of other off campus trips
- Off-campus over-night at Wilderness Ridge which includes high ropes adventure course and additional leadership activities
- Welcome Dinner (Student and two guest)
Each confirmed camper will receive an electronic confirmation once registration has been successfully completed.
FORMS:
The following forms will need to be completed by each camper. Please click on each link below to download a copy, print and sign the document, and bring it with you for camp check-in. Any campers who will not be 18 years old by the first day of camp will need to have a parent or guardian sign all waivers. Failure to return forms may result in camper not being able to attend and having to return home.