Pre-Camp

What is Pre-Camp?

Pre-Camp is a student-run program for first-year Springfield College students designed to help you get a head start in making friends with your peers, familiarizing yourself with the college experience, and gaining a sense of self-assurance and confidence.

A Letter from Your Pre-Camp Staff

As students ourselves, we understand that attending college may be a tremendous change for you, and some of you may be leaving home for the very first time. We've all been there. Pre-Camp provides a unique and fun experience that encourages reflection and acceptance. We hope you decide to take this opportunity to get a head start on your college experience. We look forward to reading your applications and meeting you at Pre-Camp!

Pre-Camp will take place before the school year begins-- September 1 through September 4, 2026
You will spend four days and three nights at East Campus, a section of Springfield College located a mile and a half away from the campus. East Campus is a nature zone with outdoor sleeping facilities as well as hiking trails, picnic areas, wide-open fields, and a waterfront.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as Pre-Camp can only accommodate up to 85 students. The deadline for the application is Wednesday, July 8. Students will be given more details and will need to pay a $125 fee to cover the cost of food and activities upon acceptance.

If you have any questions or would like further information about Pre-Camp 2026, please contact us by email at precamp@springfieldcollege.edu.

Sincerely yours,
Pre-Camp 2026 Staff

Building Community From Day One

Juniors Elle Gaucher and Carter White knew little about something called Pre-Camp at Springfield College when they arrived their first year. Having signed up to participate in the student-run program to help first-year students get a head start on their college experience, the two were a little nervous about the unknown. But those emotions were quickly allayed by the end of the first night of the four-day, three-night program before the start of the semester. Elle and Carter’s experiences at Pre-Camp were so powerful that they continued their involvement, and now, two years later, they serve as the program’s co-chairs. Learn more about their Pre-Camp journey.

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