Camp Redhawk is for new students during the summer before their first semester at SEMO.
Camp Redhawk is a 4-day, 3-night introduction to campus life and traditions. You'll learn about SEMO spirit, and meet other new Redhawks. It's all so that you're familiar with SEMO's campus and Cape Girardeau before your first day in class.
Camp Redhawk 2026
- Session One: June 14 - 17, 2026
- Session Two: July 13 -16, 2026
If you're coming to Session Two, you can stay an extra night for First STEP Orientation. You'll stay in a residence hall and have all your meals provided for $30. This is great for students coming from long distances so they can do Camp Redhawk and First STEP Orientation.
Sign up here for Camp Redhawk 2026!
- If you are enthusiastic about your upcoming undergraduate college experience and want to get familiar with the campus,
- If you are looking to meet other new students (typically under 21 years old), plus current student leaders,
- If you would like to build your leadership skills and enjoy a lot of fun activities, then Camp Redhawk is for you!
You'll be busy! Activities will include:
- Visiting SEMO's Outdoor Challenge Course for opportunities to do the high ropes course and go ziplining
- Exploring the Main Campus and River Campus, plus Cape Girardeau
- Competing in a variety of team challenges
- Learning tips and tricks for involvement and success from current student leaders
- Visiting SEMO's Recreation and Aquatic Center for a chance to scale the rock climbing wall, play Battleship in the pool, and go swimming
- Getting the rare opportunity to go up in the Academic Dome to chalk your name
The cost to attend Camp Redhawk is $225. You can pay by check or submit payment online after registering. The link for registration will be available soon. Please check back in February.
The fee cannot be covered by University scholarship awards or financial aid; however, limited scholarships for participants with demonstrated financial need are available.
Day 1
- 3 p.m. - Check-in
- 5 p.m. - Nest Chat
- 5:45 p.m. - Dinner
- 6:45 p.m. - Camp Redhawk Opening
- 7:30 p.m. - Nest Games
- 9:30 p.m. - Backyard Bash
- Midnight - Lights Out
Day 2
- 7:30 a.m. - Wake Up
- 8 a.m. - Breakfast and Nest Check
- 8:45 a.m. - Depart for River Campus
- 9:15 a.m. - True Colors Personality Type Assessment
- 10:15 a.m. - River Campus Tour
- 11:30 a.m. - Lunch
- 12:30 p.m. - Explore Downtown Cape Girardeau
- 1:30 p.m. - Return to Main Campus
- 1:45 p.m. - Responsible Redhawks
- 2:15 p.m. - Leadership Programs
- 2:30 p.m. - Nest Project Prep
- 3 p.m. - Map of Myself
- 4:30 p.m. - Activity of Choice
- 6 p.m. - Dinner
- 6:45 p.m. - Nest Challenge Part II at the Aquatic Center
- 9:30 p.m. - Return to Hall
- 9:45 p.m. - Nest Chat
- Midnight - Lights Out
Day 3
- 8 a.m. - Breakfast and Nest Chat
- 9 a.m. - Secret to Success
- 11 a.m. - Redhawk Athletic Rally
- Noon - Lunch
- 1 p.m. - Nest Project Prep
- 1:30 p.m. - A Bird's Eye View from the Academic Dome
- 3:30 p.m. - Nest Project Review
- 4 p.m. - Nest Project Presentations
- 5 p.m. - Student Leader Panel Q and A
- 5:45 p.m. - Dinner with Student Leaders
- 6:45 p.m. - Building Challenge
- 9:30 p.m. - Return to Hall
- 9:45 p.m. - Final Nest Chat
- Midnight - Lights Out
Day 4
- 7:30 a.m. - Wake Up
- 8 a.m. - Breakfast, Room and Nest Teardown, and Nest Check
- 8:45 a.m. - Depart for Rec Center/Outdoor Challenge Course
- 9 a.m. - Open Rec and Ziplining
- 11 a.m. - Depart for Closing
- 11:30 a.m. - Closing Ceremony and Awards
- 12:15 p.m. - Room Check Out
I'm registered! What's my next step?
We're excited to see you at Camp Redhawk! You will receive an email with the forms below and packing list about 2-3 weeks before your session. The forms and information you will receive is also available below.
Liability and Medical Forms (turn in at your camp check-in). Parent/Guardian signatures are required if the camper will be under 18 when they attend camp. We will have extras forms at check-in.
The Essentials:
- Insurance information
- Comfortable, casual clothing
- Include a Southeast shirt or a red or black shirt for activities
- Activewear for physical activities
- Ziplining and high ropes course at Southeast's Outdoor Challenge Course: We recommend you wear longer shorts or athletic/yoga pants and a t-shirt with sleeves for this event. Many students have recommended bringing a spandex-type material for under your shorts to increase comfort during this event.
- Tennis shoes or other footwear suitable for significant walking and activities
- Two pairs recommended
- Personal toiletries including hand soap and required medicines, and a towel for the bathroom.
- Pillow and bed linens (extra-long twin) or sleeping bag
- Sunblock and bug spray
- Light snacks
Optional things
- While no money beyond the cost of the camp is required, we do advise students to bring some spending money for outside snacks or treats, visits to the bookstore, etc. All meals are covered by the camp fee.
- Small fan (residence hall is air-conditioned)
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- Candles
- Firearms, knives, or any kind of weapon
- Drugs and alcohol
- Fireworks
- We also encourage you not to bring any unnecessary valuable items
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