NEW STUDENTS
Are you interested in jump-starting your college career at Texas A&M by sharing in exciting experiences with fellow new Aggies? Venture Camps are designed with you in mind. The Extended Orientation Team in the Department of Student Activities has partnered with the Outdoor Adventures Program in the Department of Rec Sports to welcome first year students, transfer students, and other undergraduate student populations through the Venture Camp Programs. Program offerings change from year to year depending on various factors, so we recommend you visit our website to learn more about the programs available each year. Past programs have included 9-day backcountry backpacking trips in Eastern New Mexico, weeklong paddling trips along the Buffalo River in Arkansas, as well as a weeklong base camp program where participants will stay in a common location at night and take part in different activities like rock climbing, hiking, and paddling each day. On all our programs, participants can expect to meet other incoming students, current students, and staff, learn about the traditions and core values of Texas A&M, hear about campus resources to help them in their transition to Texas A&M, and to challenge themselves in new ways through different activities.
Previous outdoor experience is not required for any of these programs, but a willingness to be an active participant and a team player is very important!
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, email our Extended Orientation Team or call (979) 845-0695 for more information.
VENTURE CAMPS: CONNECT
Venture Camp: Connect is a 4-day program that takes place in Central Arkansas and will provide participants with the opportunity to stay in bunkhouse style lodging and participate in various activities such as rock climbing and hiking during the day. Throughout the program, participants will engage with current student mentors who will facilitate small group activities and discussions about traditions, campus resources, and college life at Texas A&M. Program activities are subject to change depending on conditions at the time of the program.
12 PARTICIPANTS
$350 PARTICIPANT FEE
JULY 21-24, 2024
VENTURE CAMPS: DISCOVER
Venture Camp: Discover is a 4-day program that will be taking place simultaneously and in the same location as the Venture Camp: Connect program in Central Arkansas. Participants will take part in day trips like hiking and rock climbing. On the final night of the program, participants will paddle along the Buffalo River and camp overnight along this scenic river. Similar to Venture Camp: Connect, participants will engage throughout the program with current student mentors who will facilitate small group activities and discussions about traditions, campus resources, and college life at Texas A&M. Program activities are subject to change depending on conditions at the time of the program.
12 PARTICIPANTS
$350 PARTICIPANT FEE
July 21-24, 2024
VENTURE CAMPS: CHALLENGE
Venture Camp: Challenge is an 9-day program led by trip leaders from Outdoor Adventures who will guide incoming Aggies through the beautiful Gila Wilderness in New Mexico. While exploring this beautiful terrain, students will learn about Aggie traditions, college life, and campus resources in a unique setting! Participants will participate in peer-led group discussions with current Texas A&M students about college and life at Texas A&M.