Dawg Camp Innovate

Sign up for Dawg Camp Innovate and participate in projects alongside Athens non-profits, explore innovation, and build relationships with local entrepreneurial leaders while learning about your new home in the
Classic City.

Register Now.

Dawg Camp Innovate
July 9 -13, 2024

Dawg Camp Innovate is a weeklong Athens-immersion program for 24 incoming first year students that offers a unique opportunity to launch new ideas and think beyond convention. 

New students will participate in projects alongside Athens non-profits, explore innovation, and build relationships with local entrepreneurial leaders while learning about their new home in the Classic City. During this program students will have the opportunity to launch a new idea and think beyond convention using human centered design. 

Dawg Camp Innovate participants develop valuable leadership skills, explore UGA’s involvement opportunities, and build a sense of community.

$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!

Register for Dawg Camp Innovate

Dawg Camp Innovate is Creative Cutting Edge Dynamic

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 Victoria Redmon, Assistant Director of Student Transitions, via email vr29311@uga.edu by December 22, 2023 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

Decorative.
Decorative.
Decorative.
Decorative.
Decorative.
Decorative.