DAWG CAMP DESTINATION

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Dawg Camp Destination

August 8-11, 2025

Designed just for out-of-state students and those traveling from afar, Dawg Camp Destination helps you hit the ground running at UGA. Over the course of a weekend, you’ll build community—with UGA, with Athens, and most importantly, with fellow students who understand your unique journey. Whether you’re from 90 miles away or 3 hours from home, Dawg Camp Destination is a roadmap that will provide you the opportunity to feel confident in their new home, connect with peers, and prepare them to make the most of their college experience.

Another unique feature of Dawg Camp Destination is that there is a track that allows guests and student supporters to register for their own experience! We understand that sending a student to college can be a significant transition for family members as well. Guests will be given a similar schedule that will provide them the opportunity to network with other families, process the transition, and feel connected with the place their student will now call home.

Students: $100
Guests: $75

This cost includes all meals, program materials, and transportation from UGA to the program sites. Parking is an additional cost. *Participants will be responsible for their housing for the duration of Dawg Camp Destination. They will also be responsible for their transportation to and from camp.

Dawg Camp Destination

Are you ready to make the most of your first semester at UGA? Click the link below to register for Dawg Camp Destination!

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Weekend Highlights

Dawg Camp Discovery offers an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with campus life! Learn the ins and outs of being a Bulldog before starting classes!
Dawg Camp Discovery prides itself on longstanding traditions such as the Opening Ceremonies, Unity Cheer Wars, Olympic Games, and much more!
One of highlights at Dawg Camp are the small groups facilitated by two amazing student counselors! These sessions are designed to help you foster connections and learn more about UGA.
Everyone's favorite night of Discovery is the DC Night of Neon! Hosted off-campus at a historic Athens music venue, you will make memories that will last a lifetime!
Quick FAQs

The following items are recommended, but not required, to bring to Dawg Camp:

    • Towel + wash cloth
    • Sleeping bag or Twin XL linens + Blanket
    • Pillow 
    • Toiletries (i.e. soap, deodorant, toothpaste and brush, etc.)
    • Comfortable clothes + shoes (at least 1 pair of closed-toe shoes)
    • Water bottle with your name on it
    • Rain jacket/poncho
    • Phone chargers

*A more extensive packing list will be emailed to you 2 weeks before camp. 

If you are driving yourself to Dawg Camp, parking passes are available to purchase when you register for the program. 

A 50% refund will be given to those who request it at least two weeks prior to the start of their original Dawg Camp program.  No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the registration deadline as program materials have already been purchased and reservations have been solidified. 

Access provided for people with disabilities. Please contact our team at dawgcamp@uga.edu two weeks before the start of your Dawg Camp. 

If you plan to request accommodations for a disability, please register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC).  The DRC can be reached by visiting Clark Howell Hall, by calling 706-542-8719 (voice) or 706-542-8778 (TTY), or by visiting http://drc.uga.edu