Camp Kelley, on the shores of Lake Tippecanoe, is an immersive experience in August designed to help Kelley direct admits ease into college life. You’ll make connections with your classmates and Kelley staff, discover IU and Kelley resources to help you succeed, and tap your inner child with typical summer camp activities.
Camp Kelley registration will open on May 11
You and your Kelley classmates will create special memories and build lasting friendships at the beautiful lakeside Camp Crosley. You’ll have an opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone, feel like a kid again, and bond with new friends through outdoor activities, including:
Dates: August 14 to 18
Location: Camp Crosley, North Webster, Indiana
Cost: TBD
Note: You must first move into your residence hall room at IU Bloomington on August 14.
Whether you grew up attending Hoosier sporting and cultural events or are new to IU, Camp Kelley will make the nationally ranked Kelley School feel smaller once you:
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Camp Kelly is an immersive experience
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for first year students held at a campground on a lake.
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The kind of activities you can expect at Camp Kelly include
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zip lining, tug of war.
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We do a camp Kelly Olympics.
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Any camp activity you think of, there's tubing
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and rock climbing and high swing.
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There's also panels each night in which the K team leaders
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will explain different aspects of Kelly, like Greek life
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or volunteer opportunities.
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I can confidently say that I learned things at Camp Kelly
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that I would not have learned otherwise. Camp Kelly
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Is a time to meet people with similar passions
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and interests as you people that will be your friends,
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your peers, and that will help you
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through the journey you are entering.
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All of the relationships
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that you're creating at Camp Kelly Endure.
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The friend groups that you're making at camp are very much
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the friend groups that you take on into
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your first year of college
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Camp Kelly Lakeside prepares students academically,
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socially, and professionally to come back to Bloomington
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and grow into their best selves.
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I loved Camp Kelly and I really hope you do too.
K-Team leaders are a diverse group of experienced Kelley students. They’re pursuing a variety of majors and are excited to welcome you to the Kelley family. You’ll join randomly selected peers to form a group led by two K-Team leaders. They’ll join you for fun camp activities—canoeing, tubing, and more—and lead you in small group conversations on topics that will ease your transition to college. Together with Kelley staff, they’ll offer three panels with advice on:
“Camp Kelley made my transition to college so much easier and filled a big campus with familiar faces. It allowed me to make friends with like-minded people on campus who share my drive for success.”
Avery Keller, BS'28Student Coordinator
“Camp Kelley has easily been a standout week from my college experience so far. As an out-of-state student, Camp Kelley was an exciting and impactful way for me to find comfort at IU. In only five days, I connected with upperclassmen leaders who have become some of my closest mentors, got exposure to Kelley's unique academic resources, and made friends with diverse and passionate students.”
Brynn Granger, BS'28Student Coordinator
“Deciding to attend Camp Kelley was one of the best decisions I made at IU. As an out-of-state student, I met countless people at camp, including some of my closest friends and even my future roommate! I felt like I had a month head start over everyone else just based on how many people I knew and the things I learned about Kelley. It is a crazy, yet perfect way to start your college experience!”
Liam Walsh, BS'28Student Coordinator
Yes. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limiting capacity allows for meaningful, small-group interactions.
Beginning on Friday, August 14, you will be assigned a cabin and eat in the facilities of Camp Crosley. In the application, we will ask about food allergies and ensure there are adequate options available.
Camp Kelley participants must move in on Friday, August 14. Your early move-in cost will be waived through your participation in Camp Kelley and the residence hall room you move into will be your residence hall room for the 2026–27 academic year. Programming begins that evening. Please contact IU Residential Programs and Services with any specific questions about moving in.
You’ll meet fellow incoming Kelley classmates, build relationships with students, faculty, and staff, and learn about resources and opportunities available to you at Kelley and IU.
No. Orientation for the Jellison Living Learning Center (JLLC) conflicts with the Camp Kelley schedule, so it is not possible to participate in both. If you apply to both and are accepted to the JLLC, we will automatically remove you from CK and you will not be charged the deposit.
Please note there are no refunds for Camp Kelley once your payment is complete. If you are no longer able to participate and need to cancel, there are no refunds. If the Kelley School of Business or Indiana University cancels Camp Kelley for any reason, you will be refunded. If you are no longer planning to attend Camp Kelley, please contact us at ksengage@iu.edu so that your spot can be used by another student.
Please contact the Kelley Undergraduate Program at ksengage@iu.edu with any additional questions.
For questions about Camp Kelley, please contact ksengage@iu.edu or 812-856-7852.