What is required of a Dawg Camp staff member?
The Dawg Camp staff is a diverse and impressive group of UGA student leaders. Great staff members must be enthusiastic leaders and mentors on the University of Georgia campus, and hold a love for the University’s community, students, and traditions. While prior student leadership experience, a willingness to serve the University community, and a desire to work with incoming first years make an excellent staff member, previous Dawg Camp experience is not necessary to apply. Applicants must be able to tackle tough issues that will be discussed, including alcohol/drugs, relationship issues, roommate conflicts, diversity, and adjusting to college. They must also be willing to serve the first-year students as a peer leader for an entire calendar year.
All staff members, regardless of the program in which they will be participating, must participate in all Dawg Camp Discovery staff training sessions, attend Dawg Camp Discovery, and attend at least two first-year workshops. Additional meetings will be required for Special Program Counselors (Adventure, Classic City, and Fusion). Dawg Camp requires a substantial amount of time, and we encourage applicants to thoroughly check the dates; you need not apply if you will not be able to attend all required events. All students applying must be in good standing with the University and must remain so throughout the duration of Dawg Camp activities.
Dawg Camp Staff applications for 2011 are no longer being accepted.
 Discovery
(July 22-24th)
Discovery Staff consists of 36 counselors and 6 crew members. Discovery Counselors will be assigned to one of three color groups (Red, Black, and Silver). Within these color groups, the counselors will be paired with a co-counselor and assigned to work with a small group of about 15 incoming first-year students. Crew members will assist and participate in large group activities and help with the behind-the-scenes operations of Discovery. Crew members are assigned a specific color group and are responsible for all set-up throughout the weekend and ensuring that camp runs smoothly. Crew must also attend the Bus Driver Certification Training. |
Special Programs:
 Adventure
Session 1: July 6-11th
Session 2: July 13-18th
Adventure counselors will assist trained Georgia Outdoor Recreation staff members on all Adventure activities. Adventure counselors must also be able to facilitate discussion pertinent to the different activities and life as a first-year student. Adventure counselors must be in good physical shape in order to be successful. One counselor will work with one GORP leader and a group of 8 incoming first-year students in each session of Adventure. Counselors are also required to participate as Discovery staff members.
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 Classic City
Session 1: June 7-11th
Session 2: July 12-16th
Two counselors will be chosen to work with each group of Classic City participants. These counselors will work with a Center for Leadership and Service staff member to organize leadership activities throughout the week. Experience in community service is encouraged along with a friendly and approachable personality. Counselors are also required to participate as Discovery staff members. |
 Fusion
June 21-25th
Two counselors will be chosen to work with each group of Fusion participants. Fusion counselors will collaborate with a Campus Life staff member to plan and lead Fusion events including visits to the campus radio station, interactions with different music groups, and facilitating discussion about Athens diverse culture and music scene and life as a first-year student. An interest in arts, entertainment, and the uniqueness of the Athens community is encouraged. Counselors are also required to participate as Discovery staff members.
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Past campers and counselors relate their unique DC experiences