Camp Fire
Igniting Leadership
UIC Camp Fire is a three-day extended orientation program that supports incoming students' transition into college by exposing them to UIC programs, resources, and traditions while connecting them to current and future student leaders in a diverse environment.
Camp Fire is a great way to meet new friends, learn about getting involved at UIC, and get connected before classes even start!
Camp Fire 2025 Counselor Applications
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UIC Camp Fire is a three-day extended orientation program that supports incoming students’ transition into college by exposing them to UIC programs, resources, and traditions while connecting them to current and future student leaders in a diverse environment.
A key to this experience is the ability for incoming first-year and transfer students to be in clusters run by current student leaders. As a Camp Fire Counselor, you will have the opportunity to lead, support, mentor, and aid in the transition of first-year and transfer students to UIC.
Benefits:
- Creating and establishing relationships with Student Affairs staff and other incoming students
- Development of inter/intrapersonal skills
- Receive a great t-shirt, training, and free meals during Camp Fire!
Eligibility:
- Must be registered as an undergraduate student for Fall 2025
- Previously participated in a student affairs event or organization (strongly preferred) (ie. LeaderShape Institute, Project LEAD, Orientation Leader, Ignite, member of a registered student organization, etc.)
- Be in good academic standing with the university (2.00 Cumulative GPA or higher)
- Be in good conduct standing with the university and housing
- Be available for Camp Fire Counselor training (in person and/or online)
- Be available to participate in all portions of Camp Fire 2025 on August 20-23, 2025
Important Dates to Consider:
- Friday, April 4th – Camp Fire Counselor Applications (Priority Review) Due by 11:59 pm
- Monday, April 21st – Decision Letters Sent Out
- May TBD – Camp Fire Counselor Initial Training
- June TBD – Camp Fire Counselor Training (online module)
- July TBD – Camp Fire Counselor Training (online meeting)
- Monday, August 18th – Tuesday, August 19th- Camp Fire Counselor Training (in person)
- Wednesday, August 20th – Camp Fire Counselors help with check-in and early move-in
- Wednesday, August 20th-Friday, August 22nd – Camp Fire 2025
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When is Camp Fire?
Camp Fire is from Wednesday, August 20th, to Friday, August 22nd.
Where is Camp Fire?
Camp Fire will be held at Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva, WI.