{"id":10034,"date":"2024-05-23T17:19:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T22:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=10034"},"modified":"2024-06-03T13:34:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T18:34:31","slug":"duck-camp-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/duck-camp-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Duck Camp 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The transition to college is an exciting time, but it can be accompanied by many unknowns. What do I pack? What will my classes be like? How will I find my group of friends?  The first two questions can be answered fairly concretely using our \u201cWhat to Pack for College\u201d blog. However, finding your friend group can be a huge challenge for incoming freshmen.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State’s answer to this common dilemma is Duck Camp, an introduction to Tarleton State culture and the perfect way to meet new people. Many Tarleton State students, including myself, have found their lifelong friends at Duck Camp.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duck Camp is a three-day, two-night experience that prepares incoming freshmen and transfer students for life at Tarleton State. Freshmen will learn all the Tarleton State traditions, meet their fellow incoming classmates, and be a part of one of the best college camps in the nation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duck Camp begins with students meeting at Tarleton State in Stephenville. They are then sorted into groups for the weekend, get swag bags, and load buses to head to Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas! Students kick off their weekend by raising the Tarleton State flag and learning the school song. Then they spend the weekend participating in VOLUNTARY activities that promote team building and strengthen their knowledge of Tarleton State. All activities at Duck Camp are challenge by choice. This means that if you do not want to participate in an event, there is no pressure to do so. I sat out of some and I still had the best time cheering on my fellow baby ducks (campers are called baby ducks and their group leaders Mama and Daddy ducks)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each Duck Camp group is paired with two leaders called \u201cMama and Daddy Ducks.\u201d There is also a variety of staff on site that help run everything from the events to the kitchen. Campers stay in their assigned groups for most of the day and each camper wears a bandana specific to their group. The only time campers leave their groups is during free time. During this time campers can go, with at least one other person, and choose from a variety of activities incuding swimming at the pool, ziplining, or even taking a nap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How Much Does Duck Camp Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cost of Duck Camp includes lodging for three days and two nights at camp, meals, a swag bag, chartered bus service to and from camp, as well as special treats. The total cost is $150. However, there are scholarships<\/a> available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do I Pack?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to have a successful weekend, it is important to come prepared. Some essentials include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n