What is Camp Cowboy?

Camp Cowboy is an exciting three-day program that gives students a glimpse at life as a Cowboy at Oklahoma State University before the Fall semester begins! While attending Camp Cowboy, students will engage in team building activities with fellow incoming students, learn campus resources from upperclassmen counselors, and learn the history and traditions of being an Oklahoma State Cowboy. Camps are offered all throughout June, July, and August and spots are limited, so sign up TODAY!

Camp Cowboy Mission Statement

The tradition of Camp Cowboy is to introduce and engage incoming students with their peers, and upperclassmen mentors to provide an experience full of fun, friendship, and tradition that will in-turn create a more meaningful and impactful collegiate experience at OSU. 

By attending Camp Cowboy, participants will:

• Learn elements of University history, traditions, expectations, ethics and resources that are the core of the Cowboy family.
• Develop a sense of belonging through building relationships with peers.
• Cultivate a better understanding of who they are and the role they play in our campus community.
• Invest in their community and contribute to something bigger than themselves.
• Gain cultural competence by embracing personal experiences of fellowship with other new students and through mentorship by current OSU students, who all have different life backgrounds.

Registration for Camp Cowboy is $315 and includes:

• 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 wanted along the way.
• On-Campus housing for two nights OR outdoor recreation and camping fees for two days
• 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

Fee waivers are available for those in need of financial support to attend Camp Cowboy. APPLY HERE.

Find more information about Camp Cowboy at campcowboy.okstate.edu, or email us at campcowboy@okstate.edu with any questions.