Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our Registration page HERE.

Registration for Summer 2024 Camps will open in students' OSU admissions portal on February 1, 2024.

You will receive an email confirmation of your registration immediately upon registering.  We will send follow-up emails two weeks before your registered Camp Cowboy session. In these emails you will receive check-in/housing information, a packing list, and general information about your session. If you have questions before receiving your follow-up message, please email us at campcowboy@okstate.edu.

The Camp Cowboy fee will be posted on the student's Bursar in August 2024. If the additional cost for Camp Cowboy is a concern, please fill out the fee waiver.

Stillwater Camps:

During Stillwater Camp, students will be housed overnight in the University Commons. Students will get to experience living in a residence hall and bedding is provided. Roommates for the weekend are determined on a first come, first serve basis once students check-in on Friday for Stillwater Camp. Staying on campus during camp is mandatory. 

Quest Camps:

Quest Camp participants stay outdoors in tents at various campgrounds depending on the trip location. Camp Cowboy will provide Quest participants with a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and a tent they will share with fellow participants.

 

If you have further questions about housing conditions/accommodations during either Stillwater or Quest camps, please email campcowboy@okstate.edu

Early Move-In in August: 

Students attending our August Stillwater Camp will have the opportunity to move into their Fall 2024 housing assignment. Students will move-in on the morning of Friday, Aug. 9, immediately before the August Stillwater Camp, and will be expected to check-in with Camp Cowboy staff and attend the rest of the weekend's Camp Cowboy activities. More information regarding move in times, housing assignments, etc., will be available as plans are finalized. Communication and time slots for move-in will be sent from OSU Housing and Residential Life.

We suggest registering as soon as possible because Camps fill up fast. You can register for Camp Cowboy through your OSU admissions portal.

Check-In for Camp Cowboy varies depending on your specific camp program.

• Stillwater, Check-In between 3:00-5:00pm
• Quest, Check-In around 8am, departing by 9am

More detailed instructions about parking, check-in location, and camp updates will be included in an email one-week prior to your Camp Cowboy session date.

If you are flying to the Camp Cowboy program, we suggest you fly into the Stillwater Regional Airport. 

Depending on the Camp you are scheduled to attend, you will want to arrive early (or the night before) to  ensure you have time to arrive on campus and get checked in.

• Stillwater, Check-In between 2:00-4:00pm
• Quest, Check-In around 9am (dependent on trip location)

Once you've booked your flight into Stillwater and if you need a ride to campus, please email campcowboy@okstate.edu with the following information: 

• Name
• Banner ID
• Email
• Primary Phone Number
• Camp Cowboy Date
• Flight Number
• Anticipated Landing Date/Time

If you are arriving in Stillwater the night before and need overnight housing, please contact Camp Cowboy campcowboy@okstate.edu

For any additional questions, please call Camp Cowboy at (405) 744-0383.

Email Camp Cowboy at campcowboy@okstate.edu with your change-of-date request as promptly as possible. Cancellation requests must be received by May 1st. Please refer to the refund policy.

Dress for the Oklahoma heat! It will be hot in the summer, with temperatures ranging from 90-110 degrees, so we ask participants to wear lightweight t-shirts, comfortable shorts, and tennis shoes. Camp Cowboy will include a outside activities and potentially some water games, so a pair of shoes you don't mind getting wet are great to pack as well.

Check out our full packing lists HERE. 

NOTE: Camp Cowboy participants will receive a t-shirt to wear on the last day of Camp. 

• Five Meals
  • NOTE: For Quest Camp, includes all meals during the camp. Fees DO NOT cover food during travel to and from the trip destination. Participants should bring money for at least two meals and any snacks along the way.
• On-Campus housing for two nights OR outdoor recreation and camping fees for two days/nights
• One official Camp Cowboy T-shirt (to be worn on last day)
• Camp water bottle and other camp participation supplies
• Transportation to and from any off-campus activities

All meals will be provided during Camp sessions, and accommodations can be made for any food allergies/preferences. Please indicate any arrangements that need to be made when completing the camp registration form, or notify us directly via email campcowboy@okstate.edu so that we can ensure appropriate accommodations are made for you. 

Yes! Camp Cowboy is designed for all incoming new students—first year, transfers, or international students! We would love to have you. Jump into your Admissions Portal and get registered! 

Camp Cowboy partners with Fraternity and Sorority Affairs to ensure that students participating in Panhellenic Recruitment can additionally attend Camp Cowboy. If a scheduling conflict arises please email campcowboy@okstate.edu with additional concerns. 

Camp Cowboy will be an unforgettable experience. The three days you spend at camp will impact you for the rest of your life. You will meet some of your first friends at OSU and begin making connections for life. Mark Camp Cowboy on your schedule now!!

Camp Cowboy is so much more than just learning about OSU traditions. You’ll meet new people, develop lasting friendships, learn important skills all first-year students need and most of all - have fun!

Camp Cowboy can help bring you out of your shell. Studies at similar college first-year camps have shown that 16 percent of campers considered themselves “shy” when they first set foot on campus. After camp, 61 percent of campers felt that they had become more outgoing or more easygoing for having attended the camp. We believe you will love your Camp Cowboy experience regardless if you consider yourself more shy or not. Plus, Camp Cowboy has developed different activities offered throughout camp that will help you to discover your legacy here at OSU. 

If you have more questions about the Camp Cowboy experience, feel free to email our Director Team at campcowboy@okstate.edu or call us so we can share our most impactful moments from camp (405) 744-0383.