The Camp Experience
Tentative Camp Schedule
While each camp varies slightly based upon the environmental conditions and the needs of campers, the outline below provides an idea of what you'll experience during Camp Cowboy.
- Day 1 Activities
- Large Group Games
- Camp Leadership and Staff Introductions
- Lunch
- Small Group Session 1
- The Orange Life, an interactive game to experience different involvement and connection opportunities.
- Fences and Partners, a peer-led session focused on assessing your boundaries and recognizing the characteristics of healthy relationships.
- Small Group Session 2
- Project Pete, a group service project to connect with the broader community and live out the Cowboy commitment to service.
- Dinner and OSU History
- Cowboy Campus Adventure, an in-depth scavenger hunt highlighting must-know locations for new OSU students.
- Small Group Session 3
- Sunset Rec, a time to relax with your new friends and enjoy board games, lawn games, a movie, dancing and more!
- Day 2 Activities
- Breakfast
- Wrangling Your Life, a session of activities and challenges designed to get you thinking about adulting experiences you may encounter for the first time in college.
- Cowboy Cup Competition, a silly and fun relay experience to see how your small group can work together and capture the "cup." Water games involved.
- Break and Room Checkout
- Lunch
- Real Reel, an uncensored Q&A session with Camp Cowboy student leaders.
- OSWhoRU, a session to help you start mapping your journey toward becoming an OSU Ideal Graduate with both in and out of classroom goals and action steps.
- Large Group and Small Group Pictures
- Small Group Session 4
- Spirit and Traditions Tailgate, a chance to learn the fight songs, chants and alma mater, meet Pistol Pete and hear his story, and build your excitement for your Cowboy adventure ahead! Tailgating refreshments included.
- Happy Trails, the closing of your Camp Cowboy experience, including camp awards, a camp highlight video and an orange-spirited charge from an OSU VIP.
- Optional Quest Add-on Experience
Students attending Camp Cowboy have the option to add the Quest Experience coordinated by OSU's Outdoor Adventure to the end of camp. The Quest Experience begins immediately after Camp Cowboy concludes and includes:
- Opportunity to complete OSU's High Ropes Challenge Course
- Picnic dinner
- Campfire with s'mores
- Additional night in University Commons
- Breakfast
- OKC RiverSport Rapids experience
- Required transportation to Quest Experience activities
The Quest Experience wraps up at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday after camp.
Each Quest Experience is limited to 26 students and requires an additional activity fee of $160. The experience is only available as an add-on for select Camp Cowboy sessions, and you will have the chance to add Quest when registering for Camp Cowboy.
Camp Menu
- Day 1 - Lunch
Coming soon.
- Day 1 - Dinner
Coming soon.
- Day 2 - Breakfast
- Breakfast sandwiches: Bacon, egg and cheese; sausage, egg and cheese; vegetarian
- Oatmeal
- Whole fruit
- Assorted yogurts
- Water
- Juice
- Coffee
- Day 2 - Lunch
Coming soon
- Day 2 - Tailgate Menu
Coming soon.
- Camp Snacks
- Assorted fruit snacks
- Pretzels
- Cheez-its
- Mixed fruit and nut trail mix
- Water
What To Bring
- Recommended Clothing
- Lightweight, appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes for walking and running. Note: If adding on the Quest Experience after Camp Cowboy, you must have closed-toed shoes.
- Bathing suit to wear under clothing for Day 2 (water activities included in the Cowboy Cup games)
- Extra pair of shorts, pants or skirt for afternoon of Day 2.
- Other Camp Essentials to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
- Deodorant and toiletries
- Necessary medications
- Applicable chargers
- Optional Items for Extra Comfort
- Extra towel, blanket and or pillow. These will be provided by the residence hall, but many campers prefer to bring extra.
- A hat
- Extra undergarments and socks
- Special snacks preferred
- Shower shoes
- Waterproof or water-resistant jacket (depending upon weather)
- Cooling towel
- Handheld and/or portable fan
- Provided by Camp Cowboy
- Camp Cowboy t-shirt for the afternoon/evening of Day 2
- Small drawstring backpack
- Water bottle stickers or labels for personal water bottles
- Meals and assorted snacks throughout camp
- 1 pillow, blanket and towel provided by Housing and Residential Life in overnight camp lodging.
Travel Information
- Camp Check-In
Check-in for Camp Cowboy varies depending on your specific camp program.
- June and July camps check-in between 9:30-10:30 a.m. at University Commons Residence Halls.
- August in-person camp and September transfer camp check-in between 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Student Union Plaza, on the northwest corner of the building.
- August virtual camp check-in will be via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Aug. 11.
More detailed instructions about parking, specific check-in locations and the camp experience will be accessible in the event portal as details emerge and will be emailed to your OSU email address two-weeks prior to your Camp Cowboy session date.
- Flight Information
If you are flying to the Camp Cowboy program, we suggest you fly into the Stillwater Regional Airport. Transportation to and from campus for air travelers may be provided by Camp Cowboy staff, if using the Stillwater Regional Airport.
- Please complete the Airport Transportation Request in the Camp Cowboy event portal to provide your flight details and transportation needs.
- Additional Lodging
If you are arriving in Stillwater the night before camp or staying the night after camp and need overnight lodging, please contact Camp Cowboy by email atcampcowboy@okstate.edu. Additional lodging is available pre- or post-camp for an additional charge.
For any additional questions, please call Camp Cowboy at (405) 744-0383.