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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

  1. Deadline: Must be received by 1pm EDT on July 18, 2025
  2. Must be emailed to camp email address STFP@udayton.edu with student name and ID number
  3. No cancellation and/or refund requests will be accepted over the phone
  4. 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.


CONTACT

Student Transitions and Family Programs - Camp Blue

Gosiger Hall
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0911
937-229-2229
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