Student Transitions and Family Programs
Camp Blue
The Perfect Fit for You
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 and the Honors Welcome
QUICK FACTS
Dates: Aug 11 - 16, 2024
Cost per Camper: $300
Registration for Camp Blue 2024 will open Wednesday July 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET. If you are interested in Camp Blue & have questions please reach out to stfp@udayton.edu
Learn about Camp Blue:
Check out our 2024 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 2024 will open Wednesday July 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET
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 two 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 19, 2024
- 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.
Camp Fee includes all of the following:
- Leadership Journal & Welcome Bag Materials
- Early move-in to assigned academic year residence hall room
- Transportation to/from service trip, and all of other off campus trips
- Off Campus Adventure Challenges
- Special Leadership Programming
- Camp T-shirts
- Welcome Dinner
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.