EduCamp 2026
in partnership with
EduCamp 2026 is an overnight, on-campus immersive and engaging camp for high school students and incoming FGCU freshman (2026 high school grads) interested in careers in education.
Camp Dates: Thursday, June 25th, and Friday, June 26th.
Meet Your Camp Supervisors!
EduCamp is more than just a regular overnight camp. The faculty, staff, student workers, and campers are all one big family. Even though we host EduCamp each year for incoming FGCU freshman, and high school students, we all leave the camp with something; from a renewed passion for education to confirmation that our campers are pursuing the right career for them. I’m looking forward to what EduCamp has in store!”
Preparing to Attend EduCamp
Here's what you need to know:
- EduCamp is an immersive and engaging experience for students who wish to know more about our teacher preparation programs, while participating in education-based activities that showcase the fundamentals of teaching.
- Current High School Students and incoming FGCU freshman who just graduated high school. (Incoming FGCU Freshman are encouraged to attend!)
- Camp Registration Fee is $100. This will cover your housing, food, and EduCamp materials.
- Camp check-in is at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 25th.
- Camp check-out is at 3:30 pm on Friday, June 26th.
- Contact the camp supervisor with questions regarding financial assistance.
- EduCamp Scholarship Application. *Completing this application does not guarantee scholarship funding.
- EduCamp is an overnight camp. Students stay on campus in Osprey Hall located in South Village.
- During their time at FGCU, students benefit from support and guidance provided by our College of Education faculty, staff, and current FGCU students. Additionally, they are under the supervision of the camp supervisors, faculty, and staff.
- EduCampers are provided with a catered Breakfast on June 25th & 26th.
- Lunch and Dinner will be provided in the Sovi Dining Hall (buffet style dining). (Dinner only provided on June 25th)
- We are sure to accomodate all dietary restrictions and allergies noted in the application.
- Students may choose to bring additional, non-perishable snacks to camp, and money for vending machines located throughout the campus.
- Recreational activities include visiting the FGCU main campus, SOVI Pool, Osprey Hall game room and movie room for late night activities.
- Academic activities include working with our College of Education faculty to develop education-centric curriculum, just like our future teachers!
*Aquatics-based activities are scheduled based on lifeguard availability and weather permitted.
Students will be instructed each day regarding recommended attire for the day’s activities.
| Attire | toiletries | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|
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Comfortable jeans and shorts (check weather ahead of time)
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Travel shampoo/conditioner |
Pillow and Twin sheet/comforter
Towels (2), pool towel also recommended |
| Comfortable shirts | Travel soap | Cellphone/charger/earbuds |
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Comfortable sneakers
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Pads/Tampons |
Necessary medications, prescriptions Umbrella/Rain Jacket (Summertime Rain!) |
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Sandals
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Toothbrush/toothpaste | |
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Sunglasses/hat |
Bug spray and sunscreen | |
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Comb/brush | |
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Pajamas, loungewear |
