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The Big BLUE Experience

The Big BLUE Experience – Wednesday, July 30 – Thursday, July 31, 2025 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – Friday, July 11, 2025

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The Big Blue Experience is FREE for Oklahoma Gear-UP Students. Click the link below to see if you qualify!

GEAR UP Student Registration

The Big BLUE Experience is more than a summer camp—it’s the spark that ignites your journey with Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Imagine entering a space where every activity and every conversation is designed to help you discover your “why,” build deep connections, and ignite lasting relationships with peers and mentors alike.

When & Where:

Join us Wednesday, July 30 through Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Cross Point Camp in Kingston, Oklahoma. Mark your calendar—registration closes on July 12, 2025.

Why This Experience Matters:

This isn’t just about learning the ropes of campus life, academic expectations, and cherished traditions. It’s about immersing yourself in an environment that’s built on trust, team spirit, and inspiration. Here, you will meet not only your fellow students but also be part of Team Time with the Incredible Savage Storm Leaders (SSL) Mentors and some of the most influential leaders at Southeastern—individuals committed to guiding you through the highs and lows of your college journey.

What to Expect:

A Day of Transformation:
  • 9:00 AM: Check in at the Student Union.
  • 9:45 AM: Gather for departure details.
  • 10:00 AM: Board the buses and set off for an experience that will redefine how you approach college life.

 Activities & Adventures

    • Challenge yourself on a ropes course designed for team bonding and personal growth.

    • Enjoy a refreshing swim by the lake, and get active with basketball, volleyball, 9 Square, and GaGa Ball.
    • Experience the high-energy Big Blue Rally and countless other surprises that make this camp unforgettable.

Essentials

    • This immersive, overnight camp is exclusively for students enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

    • A non-refundable registration fee of $85 covers lodging, meals, and all camp activities.
    • Remember to bring your three required camp waivers—signed by you (and your guardian when needed). Without these, you won’t be able to board the bus on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

**A Note on Health & Safety**
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and secure environment for everyone. Although Cross Point Camp does not use peanuts in its recipes, some premixed ingredients might contain or be processed in facilities that handle peanuts. If you have any allergies, please notify us when you sign up. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs, but remember: ensuring your personal safety also means taking proactive measures—pack any necessary foods or medications, because ultimately, your well-being is in your hands.

This isn’t just an orientation—it’s the beginning of a relationship. It’s a commitment to support, inspire, and equip you for the exciting journey ahead at Southeastern. Embrace the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Your future starts here, and it begins with the Big BLUE Experience.

*Students must have completed and signed/guardian signed copies of the THREE following waivers with them on the day of their arrival on Tuesday, July 30. Anyone without appropriately signed waiver forms WILL NOT be able to load the Buses and depart for Cross Point Camp.

Big Blue Waiver

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

Ropes Course Permission Form

Tentative Agenda

What to Bring and What Not to Bring List

Contact Us!

Phone: 580-745-2266

Email: studentlife@se.edu

Big BLUE Experience Tips

1. Check your SE email – All emails regarding the Big BLUE Experience will be sent to the student’s SE email account.

2. Let us know if you have any questions – If you have any questions about the Big BLUE Experience, please contact the Office of Student Life at 580-745-2266 or studentlife@se.edu.

3. Registration Fee must be paid ahead of time. The $75 Big BLUE Experience fee must be paid at the time of your registration.

4. Registration Fee includes: Meals, Accommodations, Travel, Big BLUE Swag and Entertainment.