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 Avenue, 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 30th.
How do I register for Camp Crimson?
All Camp Crimson registrations must be submitted online. Click here, complete the registration form and make sure all of the
information provided is correct. Once finished, click on the Register Me
button located on the bottom of the form. You will receive a confirmation
e-mail to the e-mail accounts provided on the registration form. The e-mail
will include a medical form that needs to be completed and returned at camp check-in.
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
accounts you provided on the registration form and will contain a medical information form for you to complete and bring with you to camp check-in. 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. Please also check your e-mail spam
filter to make sure e-mails from campcrimson@ou.edu
are allowed.
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 the University of Oklahoma for the amount of
$220. You may send your check or money order to: Camp Crimson, 900 Asp Avenue, Suite 370, Norman, OK 73019. Include with your check the camper's name, OU ID number, and camp session.
Option 2 (Charge to your OU bursar account) - The bursar account is the billing account you have with the University of Oklahoma (where tuition and fees are also charged). 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. The Camp Crimson fee will be charged to your account and will appear on your first bursar statement sent out in 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. Please make sure you read through the e-mail and complete the necessary medical form.
I registered for Camp Crimson and have not received a confirmation yet. What should I do?
Check the e-mail accounts you provided on your registration form as well as the associated junk mail folders. Please make sure your spam filters are set to allow e-mails from campcrimson@ou.edu. If you do not receive a confirmation
within 24 business hours of your registration, please contact us at campcrimson@ou.edu.
I received my confirmation e-mail, but cannot open the attached documents. What should I do?
Please make sure you have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer. The documents will be sent as PDF files. If you continue to have trouble with the files, please call (405) 325-6178 or e-mail campcrimson@ou.edu as soon as possible.
I lost/deleted my confirmation e-mail containing the camp policies and medical information form. How do I request another one?
Please e-mail campcrimson@ou.edu and include the camper's name and session and we will resend the e-mail to you.
What time does Camp Crimson start?
* Check-in for BOOMER SESSION is from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. (CST) on Thursday,
July 16.
* Check-in for SOONER SESSION is from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. (CST) on Thursday,
July 23.
* Check-in for OKU SESSION is from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. (CST) on Thursday, July 30.
* 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 BOOMER SESSION is at 3:00p.m. (CST) on Saturday, July 18.
* Check-out for SOONER SESSION is at 3:00p.m. (CST) on Saturday, July 25.
* Check-out for OKU SESSION is at 3:00p.m. (CST) on Saturday, August 1.
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 camp and Will Rogers
World Airport in Oklahoma City. This service will only be provided on the
Thursdays and Saturdays of each camp. To request shuttle service please mark on your registration form that you will be arriving by air. One of our camp staff members will contact you for further travel information.
What is the free* airport shuttle that I am hearing about?
* If you are arriving on Thursday, July 16 (BOOMER SESSION), Thursday, July 23 (SOONER SESSION), or Thurday, July 30 (OKU SESSION), free airport transportation to campus will be available. Transportation back to the airport will also be available on Saturday, July 18 (BOOMER SESSION), Saturday, July 25 (SOONER SESSION), and Saturday, August 1 (OKU SESSION). 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 services 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 have arranged for transportation by Camp Crimson. Where do I meet the staff to pick me up and take me to campus?
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 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 AND coming from out-of-state. Please indicate on your registration form that you qualify and are interested in the early arrival option. Camp staff will contact University College to confirm your enrollment appointment and will then contact you following registration. We can provide housing in the residence halls only for students. There is a $30 fee required for early arrival housing and will include accommodations and a meal Wednesday evening. The $30 room and board fee can be paid by check or money order to the University of Oklahoma and must be postmarked to the Camp Crimson address (located above) prior to July 1st. You may also elect to have this amount charged to your Bursar account by notifying Camp Crimson staff.
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 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 view Norman area hotels. This link will provide you with information to make accommodations for you and/or your family.
How can I sign up for bus transportation to camp from Dallas, Texas or Houston, Texas?
-coming soon
I signed up for one camp, but had a change of plans. Is it possible to switch to one of the other camps?
While we prefer you do not switch camps, we understand things come up and
will try to accommodate your needs. Contact us by e-mail at campcrimson@ou.edu
by July 1, 2009. Please state which camp you would like to switch to and
make sure to provide your name and ID number. You will be sent a confirmation e-mail
to verify the change has been processed. No changes will be granted after July 1, 2009.
I have already registered and cannot attend the camp I signed up for or any of the alternate camps. What do I need to do?
All cancellations must be submitted through our online cancellation form HERE.
* Our cancellation policy is as follows:
Full refund before July 1, 2009
50% refund for cancellations received July 1, 2009-October 1, 2009
No refund after October 1, 2009
Please note: If you sign up for camp and choose not to attend the University
of Oklahoma in the fall, you must still notify Camp Crimson directly using the cancellation form linked above and you must comply with the cancellation policy dates.
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, student leaders 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 put 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 500 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 do not get lost in the crowd.
What do I need to bring to Camp Crimson?
Some of the items that students commonly forget are bedding for an extra-long twin
size bed, toiletries, towels, tennis shoes, and swimsuits. For a complete
list of what to pack for camp, please refer to the What
to Bring document.
Is there anything I can do to prepare for Camp Crimson?
First and foremost, make sure all your registration paperwork has been completed and submitted. Then, get excited for the fun to begin! 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!