HOW CAN I CONTACT SOMEONE FROM CAMP CRIMSON?
You can reach a member of the Camp Crimson Staff by calling (405) 325-6178 Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (CST). During the time Camp Crimson is in session you may contact our staff 24 hours a day at the same number. You may also contact us via email at campcrimson@ou.edu to request any additional information you may need. If you need to mail something to Camp Crimson you may send it to the following address:
Camp Crimson
Student Life
900 Asp, Suite 370
Norman, OK 73019
When do I need to register for Camp Crimson?
There are a limited number of spaces available in each camp so register as soon as possible to ensure you will get the camp you prefer. We will be accepting registration forms until June 30.
How do I register for Camp Crimson?
There are three easy ways you can register for Camp Crimson:
* Online - This is the easiest way to register for Camp Crimson. Just click here. Complete the registration form and make sure all the information provided is correct. Once finished, click on the Submit button located on the bottom of the form. You will receive a confirmation e-mail to the e-mail account provided on the registration form. The e-mail will include several forms for you to fill out and return.
* Through Postal Carrier - If you have received a Camp Crimson brochure, please fill out the registration form attached to the brochure and mail it to the address provided on the registration form. Please note the postmark date must be by June 30, 2007. You may also download a registration form by clicking here. Print and fill out this form by hand and mail it to the address listed at the top of this page. Within a week, you should receive a confirmation e-mail to the e-mail account provided on the registration form once your registration has been received. The e-mail will include several forms for you to fill out and return.
* During Enrollment - You can register when you come to enroll for fall classes this summer. If you are going through the University College Enrollment, there will be a brief presentation by our staff. Forms can be completed and turned in after the presentation. You may also bring the form to Student Life, located on the south wing of the Union, on the third floor in Suite 370. If you are going through the Honors Program, please return your forms to Student Life. You will receive a confirmation e-mail to the e-mail account provided on the registration form once your registration form has been received. The e-mail will include several forms for you to fill out and return.
I registered online for Camp Crimson. When will I receive a confirmation e-mail to tell me my registration has been received?
Once you have registered online, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within a few minutes. The confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail account you provided on the registration form and contain several documents for you to print out and return. Please understand as the time gets closer to the registration deadline our computer networks may get busy with a high number of traffic, which may slow our servers. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within a day or have trouble downloading the documents in the confirmation e-mail, please contact us via e-mail at campcrimson@ou.edu and we will verify your registration.
How do I pay for Camp Crimson?
There are two payment options you can choose to pay for Camp Crimson:
Option 1 (Check or Money Order) - Please make checks or money orders payable to Camp Crimson for the amount of $200. You may send your check or money order with your registration to the address listed on the Camp Crimson brochure. You can also find the address listed above.
Option 2 (Charge to your OU bursar account) - The bursar account is the billing account you have with the University of Oklahoma. You may charge your registration fee to this account by marking the option labeled Charge to my fall OU Bursar bill provided on the online registration form or on the brochure mailed to you. The Camp Crimson fee will be charged to your account and will appear on your first bursar statement sent out during the end of August.
What happens after I register?
After you register for Camp Crimson you will receive a confirmation e-mail in the account you provided on your registration form. If you have trouble opening the attached documents, please e-mail campcrimson@ou.edu and request for the forms to be sent again as a PDF file. Additionally, uou will also receive a confirmation packet in the mail providing you with information about Camp Crimson. These packets will be sent out once we receive your registration. Please make sure you read through the e-mail and complete all the necessary forms. Questions about the confirmation packet can be found under the Confirmation for Camp Crimson section of the FAQ page.
I registered for Camp Crimson and I have not received a confirmation yet. What should I do?
Check the e-mail account you provided on your registration form. This e-mail will have forms for you to fill out to prepare for camp. If you have received an email, your confirmation packet will be sent to you after your registration has been processed. If you did not receive an e-mail after you registered, please call (405) 325-6178 or e-mail the Camp Crimson Staff at campcrimson@ou.edu to verify we have received your registration. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours of your registration, please contact us.
I received my confirmation e-mail, but cannot open the attached documents. What should I do?
If you cannot open the documents in the confirmation e-mail, e-mail campcrimson@ou.edu and request the forms to be resent. They will be sent as a PDF file. If the PDF file doesn't open properly, please call (405) 325-6178 as soon as possible.
When will I receive information about what to pack and other details about camp?
The information confirmation packet will be mailed out by mid-July. The amount of time it takes for the information packet to get to its destination depends on where you live (in-state and out-of-state) and how long it takes for the postal service to get the information to your address. If you have not received your packet by July 11, 2007, contact (405) 325-6178.
I lost my information packet. Is there anywhere I can get another one?
Of course! E-mail campcrimson@ou.edu to receive an information packet through your personal e-mail account as a PDF file. You can download and print out the particular information that you need.
I lost/deleted my confirmation e-mail containing the forms I need to mail back. How do I get another one?
E-mail campcrimson@ou.edu to receive the confirmation e-mail through the e-mail account you provided on the registration form. Remember to mail back Forms 1-5 in an envelope postmarked no later than July 1. Please send the forms to the address located at the top of the FAQ page. If the July 1 deadline has passed, please contact us at (405) 325-6178.
What time does Camp Crimson start?
* Check-in for Camp BOOMER is from Noon-1 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, July 19.
* Check-in for Camp SOONER is from Noon-1 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, July 26.
* The check-in for each camp will be located on the first floor of Couch Tower dormitory.
What time does Camp Crimson end?
* Check-out for Camp BOOMER is at 12:30 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, July 21.
* Check-out for Camp SOONER is at 12:30 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, July 28.
What are the directions to Camp Crimson?
To find directions to Camp Crimson please click here or visit www.mapquest.com and enter the following address into the destination fields:
1406 Asp Avenue
Norman, OK 73019
Where do I park once I arrive at Camp Crimson?
As you arrive at camp, you may park anywhere south of Lindsey Street. As you go through the check-in process you will receive a permit allowing you to park around the residence halls for the weekend. We will have camp staff directing traffic and holding signs to show you where to go if you get lost.
What if I am arriving by airline from out of state?
Camp Crimson offers free airport shuttle service to and from Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. This service will only be provided on the Thursdays and Saturdays of both camps. To utilize the shuttle, complete the Arrival and Housing Needs (Form 3) in the confirmation packet and mail it back. For further details about the shuttle, please see below.
What is the free* airport shuttle that I am hearing about?
* If you are arriving on Thursday, July 19 (Camp BOOMER) or Thursday, July 26 (Camp SOONER), Camp Crimson will provide airport transportation to Camp Crimson and back to the airport on either Saturday, July 21 (Camp BOOMER) or Saturday, July 28 (Camp SOONER). We provide this as a service for all of our campers who are coming in from out of state.
*Note - If you will be arriving/departing any other days than the dates listed above, Camp Crimson will not be able to provide free airport shuttle to your destinations. There are numerous taxi services and shuttles that can provide these needs if you need to arrive early or depart at a later date. You can find these services at: Will Rogers World Airport Transit.
I am arriving by plane and relying on Camp Crimson to provide transportation. Where do I meet the staff to pick me up and take me to Camp Crimson?
Please make sure you complete the Arrival and Housing Needs form (Form 3) in your confirmation e-mail so we know to look for you. Please wait in the baggage claim area and look for the Camp Crimson sign. There will be Camp Crimson Staff members there waiting for you.
I am enrolling the Wednesday before camp/Thursday of camp and I was wondering if there are places to stay in the residence halls if I need to come early?
This option only applies to students who are going through the University College Enrollment Program the Wednesday before camp or the Thursday of camp AND coming from over 250 miles away. Please complete the Arrival and Housing Needs form (Form 3) found in your packet. We can provide housing in the residence halls only for students. We will have a room reserved for the student the Wednesday before each camp for a $30 room and board fee.
What if I am arriving a day early but am NOT going through the enrollment program the Wednesday before camp or Thursday of camp?
If you are not going through the enrollment program on the Wednesday before camp or the Thursday of Camp you are NOT eligible for the early check-in option located above. If you are coming with your family or by yourself, please click here to visit the Sooner Hotel. The Sooner Hotel is located on campus and is conveniently located near all university resources. If availability at the Sooner Hotel is limited, please click here to view Norman area hotels. This link will provide you with information to make accommodations for you and/or your family.
I signed up for one camp, but I had a change of plans. Is it possible to switch to the other camp?
While we prefer you do not switch camps, we understand things come up and we will try to accommodate your needs. Contact us by e-mail at campcrimson@ou.edu by July 1, 2007. Please state which camp you would like to switch to and make sure you provide your name. You will be sent a confirmation e-mail to verify the change has been processed.
I have already registered and cannot attend the camp I signed up for and cannot attend the alternate camp. What do I need to do?
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and postmarked by the below referenced policy dates. Cancellations may also be submitted via-email to campcrimson@ou.edu.
* Our cancellation policy is as follows:
Full refund through July 1, 2007
50% refund July 2-8, 2007
No refund after July 8, 2007
* If sending by mail, address it to:
Camp Crimson Registration
900 Asp, Suite 370
Norman, OK 73019
Camp Crimson is OU's premier orientation camp. It is a three day, two night crash course on what it means to be a Sooner. You will get the opportunity to meet campers that may become the friends you have for the rest of your life, counselors who will help you get connected on campus and faculty and staff members whom will give you the skills that you need to succeed. Camp Crimson will give you unforgettable memories as well as putting you one step ahead in college. To find out more about Camp Crimson please explore our website.
Any newly admitted students to the University of Oklahoma can come to Camp Crimson. Whether you are a senior graduating from high school or a student transferring in from another college, we want to make sure we give you the proper OU welcome as well as help you become acclimated to the University of Oklahoma.
How many people will be at Camp Crimson?
We are expecting approximately 600 participants at each camp. This number may seem large but each student will be assigned to a small group to allow them to become better acclimated to the University. We want to make sure you have fun and not get lost in the crowd.
What do I need to bring to Camp Crimson?
Please refer to your information packet for a list of what you need to bring to camp. Some of the items that students commonly forget are bedding for a twin size bed, toiletries, towels, tennis shoes, and swimsuits. If you need a complete listing, please refer to the What to Bring.
Is there anything I can do to prepare for Camp Crimson?
First and foremost, you should make sure all your paperwork is completed and mailed in. Now, get excited for the fun to begin! You can also click on the link titled About OU. This will help you get prepared for Camp Crimson. You will be able to learn about old and new traditions as well as what OU campus life is like. And you never know when you are going to have to sing BOOMER SOONER!