DAWG CAMP INNOVATE

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Dawg Camp Innovate

July 9-13, 2025

Are you an aspiring Fortune 500 CEO? How about the next great inventor? Dawg Camp Innovate is a weeklong experience for 36 ambitious students who want to think outside the box and explore creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. 

You’ll work on real-world projects with local nonprofits, collaborate with Athens’ entrepreneurial leaders, meet UGA President Jere Morehead, and even develop your own innovative ideas using human-centered design. If you’re passionate about making an impact and want to make new friends along the way, this camp is for you! 

$300

Includes 4 nights and 5 days of lodging, meals, activities, and transportation during camp.
Supplies and staffing are also included in the price.

Dawg Camp Innovate

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

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Weekend Highlights

Dawg Camp Innovate offers you a unique opportunity to build relationships with local government and entrepreneurial leaders. (Like the Mayor of Athens!)
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.
Dawg Camp Innovate offers dynamic small group experiences focused on human center design. Campers will have the opportunity to create their own "shark tank" style pitch for prizes!
From historic landmarks to indie music venues -- at Dawg Camp, we will explore the dynamic blend of culture and community that defines the Classic City.
Quick FAQs

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

    • 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

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 for specific requests.

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

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