What is Hokie Camp?

Hokie Camp

Hokie Camp welcomes New Hokies to Virginia Tech with the purpose of giving them an opportunity to have fun, make friends and learn more about life at Virginia Tech. Through Hokie Camp, New Hokies will begin finding their place in the Hokie Family before classes even begin!

Hokie Camp is a three-day orientation experience that will take place on August 10-12, 12-14, and 17-19, 2009 at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center. Students will ride buses from the Virginia Tech campus to the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center where they will stay in air-conditioned, furnished cabins

In addition, Hokie Camp Building Groups (BG's) will continue to meet during the fall semester. This allows new Hokies to continue the relationships they made at Hokie Camp and have the opportunity to be mentored by upper class students (Hokie Camp Counselors).

What do you do at Hokie Camp?

Freshmen will be split into 25 small groups (we call them Building Groups, or BG's for short) of 14 and lead by 2 upper class Hokie Camp Counselors. 5 BG's make up a Color Group. Hokie Camp Color Groups are Yellow, Red, Blue, Black and Gray. Each camp will share a special bond as New Hokies spend time getting to know one another, attending programs that highlight the opportunities and services available on campus and participating in Hokie traditions such as Hokies Respect, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), and the Ring.

How much does Hokie Camp cost?

Hokie Camp 2008

Hokie camp costs $195. This price covers travel from Virginia Tech to Hokie Camp, food and lodging at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Centerand a Hokie camp t-shirt. A limited number of fee waivers are available for students who qualify. For more information, please contact the Hokie Camp office at tracks@vt.edu or 540-231-3284.

When is Hokie Camp?

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Hokie Camp has three sessions.

1. August 10-12
2. August 12-14
3. August 17-19

Each session is identical and offers the same opportunities to new Hokies. Sign up will be available to all New Freshmen Hokies starting late April, 2009. Students will receive an email in their VT account when sign up is available. Sign up soon, space is limited!

Where is Hokie Camp held?

Hokie Camp 2008

Hokie Camp is held off campus at the W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mt. Lake. Considered by many to be one of America's leading 4-H Centers, the W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center is located just minutes from Roanoke, Virginia. It is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and nestled neatly along the shores of Smith Mountain Lake.

New Hokies arrive at Hokie Camp 2008