Student Staff
The dedicated peer mentors who make up the Camp Cowboy student staff are instrumental in helping new students connect with new friends, become comfortable as new Cowboys and prepare for the exciting opportunities and challenges ahead at OSU.
Camp Staff Roles
Continuing OSU students may apply to serve as:
Small Group Leaders
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- Guide and mentor camp participants throughout their camp experience and into their first semester at OSU.
- Assist with facilitating camp sessions and lead small group discussions during camp.
- Approximately 40 small group leaders are needed to serve during each in-person camp session.
Camp Wranglers
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- Set up and facilitate large group and small group activities and games throughout camp.
- Perform entertaining skits at key points during camp.
- Approximately 10 wranglers are needed for each in-person camp session.
Camp Staff Rewards
In addition to contributing to the success of their new peers, all Camp Cowboy student staff:
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- Receive training and earn their American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Participate in training and earn the NASPA Certified Peer Educator professional credential.
- Earn 28.5 impact hours toward the OSU Student Volunteer Center C.O.R.D. Program for each camp worked.
- Receive Camp Cowboy merchandise and are provided with lodging and meals during each camp worked.
Join the Camp Cowboy Staff
The 2025 Camp Cowboy staff application is available now!
Deadline for returning camp staff applicants - Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024at 11:59 p.m.
Deadline for 1st-time camp staff applicants - Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Additional position requirements and expectations are detailed on the application within CampusLink.
For further information about becoming a member of the Camp Cowboy staff, please email us at campcowboy@okstate.edu or call 405-744-0383.
Meet Our Team from 2024
- Samantha & Hillary
Samantha Hibbert
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Major & Year: Environmental Science, Sophomore
Hillary Gammon
Hometown: Bartlesville, OK
Major & Year: Animal Science Pre-Vet, Sophomore
- Kyra & Taylor
Kyra White
Hometown: Bartlesville, OK
Major & Year: Natural Resource Ecology & Management - ASL & Ag. Econ., Junior
Taylor Schildge
Hometown: Grapevine, TX
Major & Year: Mathematics & Secondary Ed. / Actuarial Sciences, Junior
- Nicole & Lael
Nicole James
Hometown: Rockwall, TX
Major & Year: Recreational Management, Senior
Lael Russell
Hometown: Stillwater, OK
Major & Year: Recreational Management, Senior
- Ryhlen & Sydney
Ryhlen Schmidt
Hometown: Moundridge, KS
Major & Year: Aviation Administration & Operations - Pro. Pilot, Sophomore
Sydney Mohr
Hometown: Luther, OK
Major & Year: Applied Exercise Science, Sophomore
- Hannah & Cassidy
Hannah Shaffer
Hometown: Stillwater, OK
Major & Year: Psychology, Senior
Cassidy Cohlmia
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Major & Year: Interior Design, Junior
- Jackson & Hope
Jackson Vaughn
Hometown: Morris, OK
Major & Year: Early Childhood Ed., Senior
Hope Stout
Hometown: Edmond, OK
Major & Year: Psychology, Senior
- Reagan & Lydia
Reagan Congdon
Hometown: Edmond/OKC, OK
Major & Year: Psychology, Senior
Lydia Barnes
Hometown: Jay, OK
Major & Year: Psychology, Sophomore
- Wyatt & Tatum
Wyatt Short
Hometown: Sperry, OK
Major & Year: Career & Community Studies, Junior
Tatum Johnson
Hometown: Midwest City, OK
Major & Year: Arts Administration, Senior
- Chrissy & Ashlyn
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- Lisabriela & Cade
Lisabriela Calleros
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- Avery & Letcely
Avery Cyphers
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- Madison & Justice
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- Darien & Sam
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- James & McKayla
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